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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
JATO Dynamics: Sales of Chinese-owned Western car brands in Europe (28 countries) fell by 6.6% to 39,163 new cars in June (H1: -11% to 200,454), representing market share of 3.1% (-0.1 pp y/y; H1: -0.3 pp to 2.9%). Registrations of Chinese brands increased by 63% to 70,832 vehicles (+91% to 347,135), representing market share of 5.7% (+2.3 pp y/y; +2.4 pp to 5.1%)
August 1, 2025 | 02:20pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New commercial vehicle registrations in EU fell in H1 (vans -13.2% to 729,127; trucks -15.4% to 155,367; buses+coaches -4.4% to 18,123), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV+PHEV: +42.1%, +46.1%, +26.1%; HEV+MHEV: +7.1%, -58.2%, -35.5%; FCEV+NGV+LPG+biofuel/ethanol: -48.5%, -5.3%, -9.1%; petrol: -29.8%, -40.3%, 0 units; diesel: -15.6%, -17%, -6.7%)
August 1, 2025 | 02:11pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia up by 11.4% y/y to 136,268 in June, down by 3.5% to 747,428 in H1 (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra +22.3%, +1.5% to 480,771; Hyundai -5.1%, -14.6% to 150,240; Toyota -4.3%, -6.7% to 116,417). Buses (Iveco +35.9%, +27.2% to 2,616; SOR -12.8%, -31.6% to 130; Škoda Electric 0 units, 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa -69.9%, -47% to 351), trucks (Tatra n/a, -33% to 550), trailers (Agados n/a, -3.7% to 8,236; Schwarzmüller n/a, +3.1% to 835; Panav n/a, -14.7% to 232) successful differently. Reaching three-quarter million vehicle production mark and significant June increase in production in passenger vehicle segment confirm return to values that entitle us to optimistic view of second half of year. Dynamics in electric vehicle segment, which recorded year-on-year increase of more than 130%, stand out even more significantly. June also became record month in production of passenger electric vehicles – compared to previously record-breaking April, we recorded almost thousand more vehicles, Jahn said. Electric car production increased by 148.6% to 28,055 BEVs and PHEVs in June (+137.2% to 146,783 in H1), while internal combustion engine (ICE) car manufacturing decreased by 2.6% to 108,213 units (-15.7% to 600,645)
August 1, 2025 | 02:03pm CETflashread more
Car (Opel Grandland X Hybrid4 PHEV) caught fire in workshop of Kia showroom of Auta s.r.o. (Kia, Nissan, MG, Opel, Isuzu dealer, Mitsubishi service in two locations in Příbram, Czechia) on July 24, probably caused by technical fault, Fire Rescue Service (HZS) said. Fire caused damage estimated at CZK 3.5 million (EUR 140,000). No one injured
July 30, 2025 | 12:57pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 22.5% to 359,598 units (240,247 BEVs, +15%; 119,351 PHEVs, +40%) in June, representing 28.7% share in total registrations (penetration, +6.3 pp). Tesla Model Y (23,821 cars, +0%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Tesla Model 3 (10,849, -48%), Škoda Elroq (9,679, new), Renault 5 (6,919, new), Volkswagen ID.3 (6,822, -29%), VW ID.4 (6,363, -12%), BMW iX1 (6,342, +32%), VW ID.7 (5,773, +322%), Škoda Enyaq (5,686, +12%) and Kia EV3 (5,211, new). Overall BEV market led by Tesla (34,722, -23%), Volkswagen (22,842, +11%), BMW (18,280, +17%), Škoda (16,239, +187%), Audi (13,828, +43%), Renault (12,892, +25%), Mercedes (10,096, +19%), Volvo (9,649, -28%), Hyundai (9,229, +35%) and BYD (9,153, +132%)
July 30, 2025 | 12:49pm CETflashread more
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Volvo and Uber to jointly develop self-driving cars
October 6, 2016 | 11:40pm CEToriginalThe amount of the investment, allocation in software and hardware, providing cars for testing, establishment of a lab, testing of autonomous taxi service, lobbying coalition in the United States...
read moreLG Chem chose location for its first European plant for EV batteries
October 6, 2016 | 02:58am CEToriginalCountry, amount of investment, capacity, HR, timing, profile of the current factory in Europe...
read moreSome Skoda dealers in Czech Rep establish leasing companies and car rentals
October 6, 2016 | 02:42am CEToriginalThey respond to a trend of shift in demand from part of clients from ownership to rental. The offer of ADIV Lease...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 10.5% in September
October 6, 2016 | 02:22am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by VW, Ford, Toyota and Opel. Consumer interest in operating leases, decline in short-term registrations, commercial vehicles, the results of Q1-3, comments, PwC outlook for 2017...
read morePeleska (Toyota): Czech car market to grow by more than 20% by end of year
October 5, 2016 | 12:10am CEToriginalDemand for cars and vans in September and Q1-3, outlook for 2016, results of the Toyota and Lexus brands...
read moreToyoda Gosei to increase production in Europe
October 4, 2016 | 11:42pm CEToriginalExtension of the Czech plant, products, HR, timing, new orders for Japanese and European carmakers...
read moreMedea Research: Sales of new cars in Czech Rep grew by 11.8% in September 2016
October 4, 2016 | 11:28pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, Renault, Toyota, Audi, Opel, Kia, Mercedes, Dacia, VW or Hyundai. Developments in vans, return to growth in purpose registrations, results in Q1-3...
read moreUniqa SafeLine: Tens of thousands of drivers already decided for progressive insurance-assistance product
October 3, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalDemand in Austria and the Czech Republic, functions (eCall, bCall, PAYD, monitoring, log book), versions and prices, discounts not only according to mileage, partners, special offer...
read moreRenault to expand production in Iran
October 3, 2016 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThe new joint venture, partner, the planned capacity of the plant, models, timing, sales in the country in 2015, PSA investment in Iran...
read morePay As You Drive: Skoda Auto considers branded insurance based on driver's behaviour and mileage
October 2, 2016 | 11:40pm CEToriginalIt is related to the introduction of Skoda Connect into their cars. Negotiations with insurance companies, benefits of the PAYD tariff, Skoda Insurance for newish cars, penetration...
read moreBosch plans further investment in Czech Rep
October 2, 2016 | 11:14pm CEToriginalLocation, extent and amount of investment in production and R&D, products, HR, application for an investment incentive...
read moreNew Toyota dealership opened in Czech Rep
October 2, 2016 | 11:01pm CEToriginalLocation, company and its other activities, business results in 2015, dealer situation in the given region...
read moreTelemotix aims to expand with its connected car technology
September 30, 2016 | 02:57am CEToriginalThis can be used for a number of purposes in the fields of medical emergency, service, protection against theft or insurance. Negotiations with insurance companies in Europe, including the Czech Republic, study of driver behaviour, opinions of CKP on PAYD...
read moreVenturini: Peugeot to exceed 10,000 orders in September in Czech Rep
September 30, 2016 | 02:42am CEToriginalTwo traditional marketing promotions and Traveller will help. Navigation with map updates to 5 years free, 4x4 drive from Dangel...
read moreVolkswagen Group sales up by 6.3% in August
September 30, 2016 | 02:17am CEToriginalReturn to growth, demand in individual markets, the growth of all the brands, results in eight months...
read moreSDA: 160 HEVs and 18 EVs registered in Czech Rep in August
September 30, 2016 | 01:59am CEToriginalThe registry newly includes 223 vehicles powered by CNG and 73 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results in eight months...
read moreSales of Skoda cars increased by 14.2% in August
September 29, 2016 | 01:35am CEToriginalIt was the ninth month of growth in a row, driven by increased demand in most markets. The slump in the Czech Republic, demand for various models...
read moreVolkswagen began offering brand insurance of VW, Audi, Seat vehicles acquired for cash in Czech Rep
September 29, 2016 | 01:22am CEToriginalAt the same time Skoda Insurance was innovated. Two packages, accelerated no claims bonus, free replacement car for up to 60 days when a car is stolen...
read moreHyundai unions in South Korea went on one-day strike, first in 12 years
September 26, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThey are not satisfied with the salary offer made by the company. Reaction of the stock exchange, occasional protests since July, the number of non-produced cars, further strike actions...
read moreTatra needs to fill 100 vacancies
September 26, 2016 | 11:32pm CEToriginalIts parent holding Czechoslovak Group is also looking for employees. Recruitment office at NATO Days, demanded positions, employee benefits, recruitment in 2016, the new HR managers...
read moreSDA improved 2016 sales outlook of new cars in Czech Rep
September 26, 2016 | 11:18pm CEToriginalThe original and the new estimate, approaching the predictions by PwC and Skoda Auto, price increases for some brands...
read moreHead of Audi research and development leaves company
September 26, 2016 | 11:05pm CEToriginalAfter a consultation with the Supervisory Board, Stefan Knirsch is leaving with immediate effect. The automaker has indicated a possible link with Dieselgate, but has not dislosed his successor yet...
read moreMAN to cut 1,400 jobs
September 26, 2016 | 12:28am CEToriginalThe division concerned, with factories in Europe and Asia, including Czech Republic, reasons, savings, current workforce, changes in factories, lay-offs in another division since 2015...
read moreNew PR manager joined Czech representation of BMW Group
September 26, 2016 | 12:04am CEToriginalHe came from Skoda Auto, where he worked for four years. He also gained experience in one PR agency...
read moreDieselgate: Former head of Volkswagen allegedly participated in concealment of emissions handling
September 25, 2016 | 11:38pm CEToriginalMartin Winterkorn reportedly agreed with providing only incomplete information during the negotiations on this issue in the United States...
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