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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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Porsche experienced drop in sales and revenues by 3% in first half
January 31, 2010 | 03:56pm CEToriginalThe carmaker sold 33,200 cars over six months. In the whole financial year 2009/2010 it expects sales...
read moreHyundai Motor doubled profit at revenues decline by 1% last year
January 31, 2010 | 03:23pm CEToriginalIn Q4, the net profit was four times higher y/y, this year it should be growing only slightly. In 2010, the carmaker expects a sales rise by...
read moreToyota to convoke cars for inspection due to pedals in the USA and Europe including Czech Rep
January 29, 2010 | 09:04pm CEToriginalIt is a gas pedal from a company CTS, the number of cars in Europe is not yet known. The situation made another CTS’ customer to respond, namely Ford Motor...
read moreUniCredit Leasing acquired next two brand financings in Czech Rep, one related to change of owner
January 29, 2010 | 02:32am CEToriginalThe company already has a total of 14 brands in its portfolio—11 passenger car brands and three commercial brands. UniCredit Leasing is negotiating on other brands...
read moreFiat to stop production in Italian plants for two weeks due to decline in orders
January 29, 2010 | 02:12am CEToriginalThe decision will affect 30,000 employees. Plants in Italy will be closed from...
read moreToyota to suspend sale and production of eight models in North America
January 29, 2010 | 01:33am CEToriginalModels with a possible defect in the gas pedal will be suspended. In early February, Toyota will suspend production of the recalled models in plants in...
read moreUniCredit Leasing recorded decline in contracts by about 20% in Czech Rep last year
January 29, 2010 | 01:11am CEToriginalPenetration of the company on the market with new vehicles declined only slightly though. Trends for 2009 and expected development in 2010...
read moreAutobond wants to become largest Opel and Chevrolet dealer in Czech Rep after Kia and Suzuki
January 28, 2010 | 01:34am CEToriginalThe company increased sales by 20.9% in 2009; six times for Chevrolet . Detailed sales results, revenues and outlook for 2010...
read moreRenault to introduce at least one new product in Czech Rep every month in H1
January 28, 2010 | 01:22am CEToriginalFluence, Megane RS, EDC transmission, new Master, Traffic facelift, Dacia Duster will be concerned. The carmaker will introduce Megane CC and a new small cabriolet in Geneva...
read moreRobert Bosch fell into loss with drop in sales by 16% last year firstly since 1945
January 28, 2010 | 01:09am CEToriginalSales of automobile technology division fell by 15%. The company responds by increased activity in acquisitions for which it intends to spend...
read moreCAP: Insurance companies increased premiums by 2.5% in 2009, by 0.6% in non-life insurance
January 28, 2010 | 12:55am CEToriginalThe overall stagnation within the non-life insurance also participates in car insurance. In 2009, premiums for accident insurance...
read moreToyota wants to increase sales by 6% this year, global market expected to grow by 3 to 4%
January 28, 2010 | 12:49am CEToriginalSales of the Japanese carmaker fell by 13% to 7.81 million cars last year. Toyota is likely to maintain a leading position in the market this year...
read moreFiat fell into loss last year along with decline of sales by 15.9%
January 28, 2010 | 12:35am CEToriginalRevenues of division of passenger cars and light utility vehicles went down by 2.4% to EUR 26.3 billion with stagnation of sales at the level of...
read moreInsurance companies: Number of attempted insurance frauds rose in 2009 again
January 28, 2010 | 12:21am CEToriginalThe area most affected by attempts at insurance frauds remains insurance of motor vehicles. Data provided by individual insurance companies...
read moreGeneral Motors has agreed to sell Swedish carmaker Saab to Spyker
January 27, 2010 | 02:56am CEToriginalHowever, GM will retain the stake in Saab, or more precisely, in the acquiring company Spyker Saab Automobiles. Details of the transaction...
read moreHyundai has new dealer in Liberec, to open 55th showroom in Czech Rep
January 27, 2010 | 02:46am CEToriginalCompany Stavotranz has been replaced in Liberec by a well-established dealer of several brands, which has built a separate Hyundai showroom. It is a company...
read moreChretien (Renault): Automobile market in Czech Rep to stagnate in 2010
January 27, 2010 | 02:39am CEToriginalRenault sales dropped with the market in 2009. Models Megane/Scenic has been successful, Laguna failed. Dealer network...
read moreAutobond still negotiating with carmakers three brands to be offered in new complex in Plzen
January 27, 2010 | 02:21am CEToriginalThe company has been offering Suzuki cars in Plzen since October 2009. With whom negotiations are ongoing, as well as the planned construction beginning and opening the complex...
read moreHighest Court ordered inquiries of Autoklub Czech Assistance (ACA) to change name
January 27, 2010 | 02:08am CEToriginalThe court thus complied with competitor Autoklub Bohemia Assistance (ABA). ACA considers the appeal but it has to change the name to...
read moreHyundai plan to increase sale by more than 30% in Czech Rep in 2010
January 27, 2010 | 01:52am CEToriginalNevertheless, sales have decreased by 1.4% in 2009. The ambitious goal should be promoted by new products ix35, Santa Fe facelift and...
read moreCommercial vehicles sales in Europe fell by 32.4% last year, in December by 10.6%
January 27, 2010 | 01:38am CEToriginalBaltic States recorded the worst decline, and France had the best sales. In the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
read moreAuto Jarov to supply limousines Audi A6 to new Prague-based taxi Tick Tack
January 27, 2010 | 01:27am CEToriginalIt will be a unified fleet of cars in white colour and with the same equipment. The volume of deliveries and taxi fares...
read moreToyota to possibly call cars for gas pedal inspection also in Europe
January 27, 2010 | 01:20am CEToriginalThe carmaker said it was being considered adding that no final decision had been made yet. In Europe, it might concern...
read moreSarkozy: Cars of domestic carmakers sold in France should be also produced there
January 27, 2010 | 01:10am CEToriginalOne third of the Renault’s production in France and two-thirds abroad, while at PSA it is vice versa. Renault should in Sarkozy's opinion reconsider the subcontractors’ selection as well...
read moreGeneral Motors to resume production of electric engines in 2013
January 27, 2010 | 12:53am CEToriginalThe carmaker is now using electric engines from external suppliers in its electric and hybrid cars. GM invests in the production of electric engines...
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