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GlobalData: New car sales in Western Europe up by 1.7% to 952,532 units in November. Sales to grow by 1% to 11.67 million in 2025
December 17, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData increased 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 200,000 cars, vans from 91.2 million (+2.7%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 91.4 million (+3%). Overall, global trade appears to have stabilized slightly over past month, with some progress made on resolving Nexperia chip crisis, Oakley (GlobalData) said
December 15, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 6% to 2 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in November, by 21% to 18.5 million in first 11 months – China: 11.6 million BEVs and PHEVs (+19%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 3.8 million (+33%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 1.7 million (-1%), Rest of World (RoW): 1.5 million (+48%)
December 15, 2025 | 07:53am CETflashread more
Portu, ČSÚ: Czechs with average net wage in 2025 (CZK 38,815/EUR 1,600 in Q2) work 10.7 months for new Škoda B-segment car (Favorit/Felicia/Fabia) and 9 minutes for litre of Natural 95 petrol, while in 1989 (CZK 2,500/EU 100) it was 33.7 months and 32 minutes. Fossil-fuelled car transport in Czechia (represented by these two typical representatives) became approximately three times cheaper in real terms over past 36 years, when price of small ICE Škoda hatchback increased from CZK 84,600/EUR 3,490 to CZK 417,840/EUR 17,240 (+394%) and gasoline from CZK 8/EUR 0.33 to CZK 34.46/EUR 1.42 per liter (+331%), but Czech salaries grew by 1,453% on average
December 15, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Renault Group: Fabien Goulmy to become Commercial Director of Mobilize Energy on January 1, 2026. Agnieszka Łyżwińska, current Regional Director of Dacia brand for Cluster East, appointed as new Managing Director of Renault, Dacia and Alpine brands for Eastern Europe (Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia)
December 11, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Sales of new light vehicles in USA fell in November (J.D. Power/GlobalData: -5.2%; Cox Automotive: -7.8%, -7.3% after revision; S&P Global Mobility: -7.9%). November’s results reflect another notable – yet anticipated – decline in new-vehicle sales pace, driven largely by pull-ahead of electric vehicle (EV) purchases prior to expiration of federal EV tax credits on September 30, King (J.D. Power) said
December 11, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
SeAH FSI (manufacturer of fluid systems for automobiles and home appliances with 19 workplaces in 6 countries – South Korea, China, Thailand, Mexico, India, Indonesia; customers: Hyundai, Kia, General Motors/GM, KG Mobility/KGM, Renault, Nissan, Tesla, BMW, Stellantis, Geely, Lotus, Lynk & Co, BYD, XPeng, Li Auto, GAC Motor, Aion, BAIC, TI Fluid Systems, Cooper Standard, Nobel Automotive, SumiRiko Italy/Sumitomo Riko Group, Hutchinson, Inalfa Roof Systems, Webasto, FTE Automotive, Hitachi Cable America, Metalfab Manufacturing, Xandor Automotive, Industrial Quality Management Sdn Bhd/IQM, Hanil Tube, Iljin) to build plant in Ostrava, Czechia for brake and fuel lines made of thin-walled small-diameter steel tubes for automotive industry, first in Europe. Company leased Hall M2 (2,673 sqm, two-thirds for light manufacturing, one-third for storage, 465 sqm of office space; rooftop photovoltaic/PV power plant) in P3 Ostrava Central from P3 Logistic Parks, trial production to begin (SOP) in H2 2026, with serial production starting in 2027. Company to use dedicated testing laboratory located inside hall for product testing, quality control. Initially, SFI Europe to employ around 35 people, gradually growing up to 60 employees. Company to supply leading European carmakers from Czechia. Sam Kim appointed as Managing Director of SFI Europe. SeAH Global has been operating in Europe since 2014 through Inox Tech based in Italy
December 10, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 2.5% in November (motorcycles -67.3%; buses +82.3%; vans/trucks +1%; trailers +1.4%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 58.1% to 88,174 units (55,741 BEVs +58.5%, 32,433 PHEVs +57.4%), representing share of 35.2% (22.2+12.9%)
December 10, 2025 | 07:51am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2025 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,986,000 (+1.7%) to 2,012,000 (+3%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 472,000 (+23.6%) to 469,000 (+22.8%), and 2026 forecast from 2,019,000 to 2,032,000, of which BEVs from 569,000 to 574,000. Simultaneously, association published its first estimate for 2027 at 2,058,000 cars, of which 663,000 BEVs
December 8, 2025 | 07:57am CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 24,713 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in October (+20.7%; 20,953 battery electric vehicles, +34.8%, 3,760 plug-in hybrids, -23.6%), of which 24,701 cars (+20.7%; Škoda: 17,006 BEVs, +29.1%, 2,597 PHEVs, -9.8%; Hyundai: 3,935 BEVs, +66.7%, 1,163 PHEVs, -43.1%) and 12 buses (SOR: 1 BEV; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 11 BEVs)
December 8, 2025 | 07:53am CETflashread more
China expanded export restrictions on rare earth elements (REE; including alloys) on November 8, which are important for automotive industry and other sectors (magnets, battery cells, semiconductors, green energy). China's Ministry of Commerce added five more metals (holmium, erbium, thulium, europium, ytterbium) to list of seven elements (samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, yttrium) with restricted exports, bringing list to 12 metals (out of total of 17 REEs)
December 8, 2025 | 07:48am CETflashread more
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Allianz offers cheaper damage liability for Prague and surroundings in Q1
April 28, 2010 | 12:42am CEToriginalThe offer is intended for the consumer. The campaign, called the Prague Spring accompanied by the song Pripojistena also covers the counties...
read moreLeasePlan: Czech companies spend too much for operating company cars, they could save up to 15% of costs
April 28, 2010 | 12:20am CEToriginalThe biggest savings can be implemented within the choice of ownership, drive, tires, insurance but also when purchasing fuel and by introducing an electronic log book...
read moreCAP: Premium billing in car insurance decreased for the first time after 8 years
April 28, 2010 | 12:10am CEToriginalAnyway, the number of contracts in this insurance has increased by 1%. The reason is the price fight on the market, but also the stagnation in sales of more expensive cars...
read morePorsche recalling Panamera cars for inspection due to safety belts produced in Czech Rep
April 27, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginalIn certain cases it could lead to reduced functionality of the belt tensioners, the carmaker is going to solve it by replacing the part. The event covers 11,324 cars, of which in the Czech Republic…
read moreSales of commercial vehicles in Europe up for the first time over almost two years
April 27, 2010 | 11:47pm CEToriginalIn March, sales of commercial vehicles grew by 8.8%, but fell by 1.3% in Q1. Compared to pre-crisis level of March 2008, sales were lower by...
read moreStaff approved plan for closing Belgian Opel factory in Antwerp
April 27, 2010 | 11:39pm CEToriginalMore than 75% of workers have given approval for the agreement, which opened the way for finding an investor for the plant...
read moreNew market in USA to markedly increase sales of electric trucks Smith Newton in 2010
April 27, 2010 | 02:15am CEToriginalThey are built on the chassis of the Czech truck manufacturer Avia. Sales in previous years and expectations for 2010...
read moreHyundai offers free service inspection for cars older than 3 years in Czech Rep till end of 2010
April 27, 2010 | 01:59am CEToriginalThe inspection includes 12 checkpoints. Moreover, if the customer undergoes a demonstration drive with a new car, he will get a gift...
read moreIsuzu D-Max in Czech Rep: 2WD from CZK 430,000 excl. VAT, 4WD from CZK 515,000 excl. VAT
April 27, 2010 | 12:59am CEToriginalThree cabins, two diesel engines, manual or automatic transmission, two equipping packets, 3 years/100.000 km warranty, a wide range of bodies from companies...
read moreAutotec & Autosalon Brno 2010: Passenger cars and commercial vehicles, components, service equipment
April 27, 2010 | 12:34am CEToriginalAbout 250 companies will exhibit in an area over 40,000 m2. Exhibition of historic cars, conferences, entry in the afternoon and for owners of Skoda cars free...
read moreVolkswagen to increase investments in China by EUR 1.6 billion, to build two new plants there
April 26, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginalBetween 2010 and 2012, Volkswagen will thus invest a total of...
read moreSberbank agreed with GM on damages for non-implementation of Opel sale
April 26, 2010 | 11:49pm CEToriginalBoth companies, however, have not published details of the agreement, including the amount of money...
read moreSmith Electric aims to provide Avia and Ford electric vehicles in continental Europe
April 26, 2010 | 02:00am CEToriginalSmith and Avia have already started discussions on promoting the sale of electric cars with the governments of four European countries including the Czech Republic...
read moreIsuzu Trucks to set out for non-exclusive financing in Czech Rep
April 26, 2010 | 01:25am CEToriginalThe importer has been already agreed with two companies regarding the financing of Isuzu trucks, and there are talks under way with the third one. However, it is not against other partners...
read moreChevrolet in Europe from 2010 to 2012: Spark, Orlando, Cruze hatchback, Camaro, Aveo, Volt
April 26, 2010 | 01:10am CEToriginalAt present, a new Spark has come to the Czech market, marked by number 5. The production of seven-seated MPV based on the concept of Orlando begins in...
read moreOne of Brazil regions suspended sales of Toyota Corolla
April 25, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe reason is a security risk associated with the unintended acceleration of these cars. The number of cases reported by the consumer...
read moreHyundai began to offer alternative spare parts for older cars under Unifit brand
April 25, 2010 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThese parts are comparable with their quality to the original but at a lower price. They are designed for cars out of the warranty period. The offer of parts...
read moreMoody's downgraded Toyota Motor’s credit rating from Aa1 to Aa2
April 25, 2010 | 11:38pm CEToriginalProblems with quality, according to the rating agency, affected the level of profitability and reduced the company's ability to maintain its position as a price maker...
read moreIsuzu Motors entered Czech Rep with trucks
April 23, 2010 | 12:53am CEToriginalIsuzu N-series, three weight versions, four wheelbases, engines, gearboxes, equipment, prices, warranty, sales and service network, extensions, target clientele...
read moreCetelem Barometer 2010: Used-car market in Europe expects rapid growth in coming years
April 23, 2010 | 12:34am CEToriginalDemand for used cars in 2010, share of loyal customers used-car shops, detailed results for the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and Germany...
read moreAvia prepares to enter South America, starting to test trucks in Argentina
April 23, 2010 | 12:25am CEToriginalThe aim is to gain approval, to convince the local partner to cooperate, to establish itself with diesel cars and later also with the CNG ones. The considered assembly...
read moreSkoda Auto to cease Octavia Tour production in Vrchlabi by end of 2010
April 22, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginalProduction of the Roomster will probably move from Kvasiny to Vrchlabi. The current daily production in Vrchlabi, production place of "Skoda Popular"...
read moreCar thefts in Germany clearly increased after Schengen enlargement
April 22, 2010 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThis concerns mainly the provinces near the border with the Czech Republic and Poland. Detailed statistics and the most stolen car brands...
read moreCetelem Barometer 2010: More European households want to buy new car in 2010
April 22, 2010 | 11:39pm CEToriginalMarket of car sales to consumers in 2009, willingness to shop on the Internet, detailed results for the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and Germany...
read moreDirect Pojistovna started selling insurance through partners in Czech Rep
April 22, 2010 | 12:55am CEToriginalIt has been focusing on direct sale so far. Initially, it focused on used car dealers, but it aims to reach out to dealers and leasing companies as well. The initial partners are...
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