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GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe up by 3.8% to 948,363 in July. Sales to fall by 1.4% to 11.39 million in 2025
August 12, 2025 | 08:48am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia up by 19.3% in July (vans +5%; trucks +2.1%; buses +3.1%; motorcycles -0.5%; trailers+semitrailers +15.3%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV: 1,070 +30.5%, PHEV: 952 +70.9%, LPG: 508 +75.2%, petrol: 14,039 +28%, diesel 4,248 -11.8%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (18,287), 4,887 of them were HEVs (+39.1%)
August 12, 2025 | 08:37am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData increased 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 300,000 cars, vans from 89.7 million (+1.1%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 90 million (+1.4%). Trade war shows no signs of reaching conclusion, with Trump administration threatening further tariffs on various countries in recent weeks, Oakley (GlobalData) said, adding that resilience in China and some emerging markets helped improve forecast
August 11, 2025 | 03:26pm CETflashread more
VDA: Electric car production in Germany grew to record 864,000 in H1 (635,000 BEVs; 229,000 PHEVs), representing record 40% share of total car manufacturing in country (+10 pp y/y). Association continues to assume that electric vehicle production to increase by 24% to around 1.7 million units in 2025 (2024: 1.35 million). Germany is Europe's most important e-production location and to further consolidate its position as world's second-largest production location for e-cars this year, Müller said
August 11, 2025 | 03:15pm CETflashread more
Direct Group/Family (Insurance, Auto, Birne, Fidoo, Fondee, Investments, Foundation, Technologies): Lukáš Černo to move within group, focusing on projects within investment division. Pavel Prouza appointed as new director of Birne (flexible operational leasing, Try and Buy 6-month rental with option to buy, Rent car rental – Kia, Toyota, Škoda, Volkswagen, Fiat, Mazda, Mitsubishi, MG, BMW, Hyundai, Volvo) on August 1, coming from FlixBus
August 7, 2025 | 12:52pm CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 11.1% in July (motorcycles -7%; buses +39.5%; vans/trucks +10.2%; trailers -1.3%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 66.4% to 75,811 units (48,614 BEVs +58%, 27,197 PHEVs +83.6%), representing share of 28.6% (18.4+10.3%)
August 7, 2025 | 12:41pm CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA grew in July (J.D. Power/GlobalData: +7.4%; Cox Automotive: +1.2%, +6.6% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: +3.1%). Interpreting gain requires care due to events both last year (dealer software outage) and this year (tariffs) that disrupted normal monthly sales patterns, King (J.D. Power) said
August 7, 2025 | 12:26pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New electrified vehicle registrations in Europe (EU+EFTA+UK, 31 countries) up by 19.1% to 4.17 million MHEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs in H1, while internal combustion engine (ICE) car sales down by 21.7% to 2.65 million units (petrol, diesel, NGVs/CNG, LPG, biofuel/ethanol, including non-ICE FCEVs)
August 6, 2025 | 10:40am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 24.9% to 1.79 million units (1.19 million BEVs, +25%; 597,588 PHEVs, +24%) in H1, representing 26.1% share in total registrations (penetration, +5.3 pp). Tesla Model Y (68,801 cars, -33%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Volkswagen ID.4 (40,335, +38%), Tesla Model 3 (39,864, -33%), VW ID.7 (38,113, +573%), VW ID.3 (37,421, +29%), Kia EV3 (35,023, new), Renault 5 (34,206, new), Škoda Elroq (34,076, new), Škoda Enyaq (32,806, +38%) and BMW iX1 (31,337, +27%). Overall BEV market led by Volkswagen (135,427, +78%), Tesla (109,262, -33%), BMW (94,658, +15%), Audi (74,561, +53%), Škoda (71,789, +147%), Renault (64,402, +58%), Kia (55,915, +60%), Mercedes (55,428, +5%), Volvo (49,219, -32%) and Hyundai (46,380, +33%)
August 6, 2025 | 10:27am CETflashread more
The Climate Pledge: Initiative to achieve net-zero carbon (CO2) emissions by 2040 (10 years ahead of Paris Agreement’s goal of 2050) co-founded by Global Optimism and Amazon joined by 565 companies in 46 countries since 2019 – Mercedes-Benz, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Henkel, Rivian, Uber, Johnson Controls, LeasePlan, Lime, Philips, EV Private Equity, Scania, Deloitte, Omni Logistics, Jungheinrich, Iveco Group, Hyzon Motors, Maersk, Austrian Post, Mahindra Logistics, VinFast, Wallbox, Bpost, Qualcomm, SRO Motorsports Group, PwC, McKinsey & Company, Ontime Logística Integral, Royal Mail, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, Posten Bring, Capgemini, InPost, EVM Evolution Mobility, Zero Petroleum, Pegasus Logistics Group, JoyRide Logistics, EZVolt
August 4, 2025 | 12:22pm CETflashread more
SMMT: Vehicle production in UK down by 6.5% y/y to 69,006 in June, of which 66,317 cars (+6.6%) and 2,689 commercial vehicles (-76.8%; buses, coaches, vans, trucks, taxis). Manufacturing down by 11.9% to 417,232 in H1, of which 385,810 cars (-7.3%) and 31,422 commercial vehicles (-45.4%)
August 4, 2025 | 12:11pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 28,089 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in June and 147,032 in H1 (+137.5%; 21,734 and 114,180 battery electric vehicles, +149.8%; 6,355 and 32,852 plug-in hybrids, +102.8%), of which 28,055 and 146,783 cars (+137.2%; Škoda: 18,214 and 93,416 BEVs, +238.7%, 2,406 and 14,700 PHEVs, +180.9%; Hyundai: 3,486 and 20,515 BEVs, +13.3%, 3,949 and 18,152 PHEVs, +65.5%) and 34 and 249 buses (SOR: 7 and 29 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 and 0 BEVs; Iveco: 27 and 220 BEVs)
August 4, 2025 | 12:05pm CETflashread more
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Volkswagen plans to merge truck manufacturers Scania and MAN
November 15, 2010 | 12:18am CEToriginalTherefore, the German carmaker plans to take MAN over through Scania, at the same time to increase its share in Scania. Details of the intention...
read moreSAIC allegedly agreed to buy stake in GM
November 14, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginalHowever, the transaction must be approved by Chinese regulators. Details of the IPO, the value of shares purchased by the carmaker SAIC...
read moreSkoda Auto sales up by 5.5% in October, by 11.9 % over ten months
November 14, 2010 | 11:49pm CEToriginalIn Russia, India and China the carmaker has already exceeded the results of 2009, its sales in the Czech Republic increased by 7.5% and market share by 2.2pp. Interest in the individual models in October...
read moreUnions: Skoda Auto agreed to negotiate extra premium for summer weekend work
November 12, 2010 | 05:52am CEToriginalAccording to the unions’ proposal, the amount of the premium would be different for each of the plants in the Czech Republic. Details of the plan and the carmaker’s statement…
read moreTriglav significantly increased number of places for car claim settlement in Czech Rep and set up call centre
November 12, 2010 | 05:36am CEToriginalThe insurance company has thus improved and accelerated the process of liquidation. The eight regional branches were completed by tens of Dekra MOT stations…
read moreCommercial Vehicle Group won contract from Skoda Auto on two upcoming models
November 11, 2010 | 05:35am CEToriginalCVG will thus deliver cable harnesses on four Skoda models and not only from PEKM Kabeltechnik plant in the Czech Republic. The volume of contract, initiation of production...
read moreNissan wants to boost sales by 10% in Central Europe in 2010
November 11, 2010 | 04:39am CEToriginalThe brand currently has 66 dealers with 100 showrooms in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary. Results of 2009 and the plan for 2010...
read morePyeong Hwa Automotive to expand factory in Czech Rep, winning new contracts from European carmakers
November 11, 2010 | 04:29am CEToriginalAt the same time PHA decided to establish a development centre in the Czech Republic. Details of the project, existing and new clients...
read moreVolkswagen to enter car retail, to purchase Porsche Holding Salzburg
November 11, 2010 | 04:06am CEToriginalApart from production, the carmaker will thus dominate also the retail sales of Porsche cars. The acquisition price, profile and intentions of Volkswagen with the largest retailer of the group brands in Europe...
read moreTRW to expand production at one of its plants in Slovakia
November 11, 2010 | 12:45am CEToriginalThe amount of investment, creating up to 250 new jobs by 2013, the extension of Ford order for another region, deliveries of a new product to another carmaker as of 2012...
read moreOmnis holds exchange of production capacities in Prague on November 24
November 11, 2010 | 12:17am CEToriginalFocus on the metalworking industry in the Czech Republic, opportunities and possibilities for inquiring and offering, transferring data into Subcontractor.cz...
read moreOne of SaarGummi’s subsidiaries insolvent, not to affect other group parts
November 10, 2010 | 05:57am CEToriginalThe proposal was filed by the company’s management after unsuccessful negotiations and attempts to restructuring. Sale of the industrial division...
read moreCarGarantie to offer other products than automobile warranties in Czech Rep
November 10, 2010 | 05:50am CEToriginalTherefore, an affiliated company entered the Czech market in 2010. Now, CarGarantie is seeking a successor for Milan Veprek...
read moreHyundai confirmed plans to sell over 10,000 cars in Czech Rep in 2010
November 10, 2010 | 05:24am CEToriginalSales and market share of the brand have been growing throughout the year. In October, Hyundai posted record results for the first time and became a leader among the importers...
read moreAxa innovated criteria for car insurance in Czech Rep to address experienced drivers of non-premium brand cars from smaller towns
November 10, 2010 | 05:10am CEToriginalThe basic criterion of age, a discount for annual payment, accident insurance segmented by brand into fewer groups...
read moreCar prices down 0.8% m/m in Czech Rep in October
November 10, 2010 | 04:51am CEToriginalWhile prices of new cars were stagnated, used cars became cheaper by a few per cent. Prices of spare parts were flat and prices of service work grew. Detailed information...
read moreKooperativa not to increase basic rate of damage liability in 2011
November 10, 2010 | 04:43am CEToriginalGood drivers will get a full bonus, those bad with more contracts will get a reduced malus, new clients will receive a discount of 10% for the last three years without accidents...
read moreCitroen Service Racing: Fast service by Citroen at no extra charge from 2011
November 10, 2010 | 04:23am CEToriginalFirst it will be available in France, subsequently in other countries including the Czech Republic. The work of two technicians, repair time, the limit of car age...
read moreCSOB Pojistovna not to increase rate of damage liability in 2011, introducing direct settlement
November 10, 2010 | 04:10am CEToriginalDetails of seven different discounts and bonuses, a set in the event of an accident free for new clients...
read morePlanned expansion of production of Hyundai cars in Czech Rep may be delayed by problems with construction of new transmission shop
November 10, 2010 | 03:58am CEToriginalAlternative, start of production of cars with six-speed gearbox and export of transmissions to Russia, the production plan for 2010...
read moreDirect head Jan Carny to lead sister insurance company Intouch in Russia as well
November 10, 2010 | 03:39am CEToriginalAs the regional director of the RSA he plans to establish cooperation with Czech partners on the Russian market and expand product range there...
read moreAAA Auto approached police for alleged defamation from its competitors
November 9, 2010 | 06:44am CEToriginalAn unknown offender has reportedly blemished the company by fictional contributions on the forum Reference-autobazaru.cz from the IP address of Auto Esa. Details...
read moreAutosalon Klokocka to present Audi A7 unusually at night
November 9, 2010 | 06:29am CEToriginalThis is probably the first dealer presentation of a new model at night in the Czech Republic. When ordering a car during the event, there is a gift in the form of a free search appliance...
read moreSales of new cars in Slovakia rose sharply in October, showing 2010 monthly record
November 9, 2010 | 06:16am CEToriginalHowever, the cumulative sales are still below the level of 2009 over the ten months. Regarding trucks, the situation is different...
read moreCSOB Pojistovna: Highest accident risk in 2010 and in long term fall on large cities and north of Czech Rep
November 9, 2010 | 06:08am CEToriginalDistricts with the highest and the lowest accident rates, trends in improvement and deterioration, the impact of the August flood...
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