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AutoSAP: 15,948 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in January (+74%; 11,458 battery electric vehicles, +71.5%, 4,490 plug-in hybrids, +80.8%), of which 15,917 cars (+73.7%; Škoda: 9,067 BEVs, +166.2%, 2,396 PHEVs, +344.5%; Hyundai: 2,360 BEVs, -28%, 2,094 PHEVs, +7.7%) and 31 buses (SOR: 1 BEV; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 30 BEVs)
February 28, 2025 | 05:54pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) up by 19.8% to 241,153 units (165,473 BEVs, +37%; 75,680 PHEVs, -6%) in January, representing 24.3% share in total registrations (penetration, +4.4 pp). Volkswagen ID.4 (7,177 cars, +195%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Tesla Model Y (6,115, -46%), VW ID.7 (5,879, +657%), Kia EV3 (5,792, new) and Škoda Enyaq (5,671, +43%). All-new Renault 5 recorded 4,346 registrations. Volvo XC60 (5,001, +20%) was best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV), followed by VW Tiguan (4,159, +250%), BMW X1 (3,222, +49%), Toyota C-HR (2,861, new) and Hyundai Tucson (2,555, +19%)
February 28, 2025 | 05:49pm CETflashread more
AAA Auto Barometer: Aures Holdings started publishing sales statistics on entire Czech secondary market, in addition to current numbers of used and nearly-new vehicles offered in advertisements. 68,516 used cars sold in Czechia in January (BEV: 1.4% share, 932 vehicles; HEV: 1.5%, 1,049) with average price of CZK 305,322 (EUR 12,220). Top 5 best-selling brands include Škoda (19.6% share, 13,400 units), Volkswagen (11.3%, 7,742), Ford (5.2%, 3,563), BMW (5%, 3,426), Mercedes (4.2%, 2,878). Total of 146,855 used cars advertised in country with mean value (median) of price of CZK 179,000 (EUR 7,160; -19% y/y, -6% m/m). Offer grew by almost 10% y/y, by 2.3% m/m
February 28, 2025 | 05:44pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU down by 2.6% in January (Volkswagen +5.6%; Stellantis -17.9%; Renault +5%; Toyota -4.9%; Hyundai -6.3%; BMW -1%; Mercedes-Benz -6.3%; Ford -3.9%; Volvo Cars -5.6%; SAIC +76.5%; Nissan -4%; Suzuki -11.6%; Mazda -23.1%; Tesla -50.3%; Honda -14.9%; Jaguar Land Rover -16.2%; Mitsubishi -28.4%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV +34%, PHEV -8.5%, HEV+MHEV +18.4%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -16.3%, petrol -18.9%, diesel -27%)
February 28, 2025 | 05:33pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Dacia Sandero (21,039 registered vehicles, -15%) was best-selling car in Europe (28 countries) in January, followed by Volkswagen Golf (17,630, -5%; PHEV), Peugeot 208 (17,289, +5%; BEV), Dacia Duster (15,816, +20%; HEV), VW T-Roc (15,655, +7%), Citroën C3 (15,524, +2%; BEV), Toyota Yaris Cross (15,337, -12%; HEV), VW Tiguan (15,330, +45%; PHEV), Fiat Panda (14,203, +10%) and Opel/Vauxhall Corsa (14,162, +10%; BEV). Overall market down by 1.9% to 993,068, led by Volkswagen (111,982, +17%), Toyota (69,966, -10%), BMW (59,859, -1%), Škoda (58,959, -2%), Peugeot (55,497, -3%), Mercedes (52,352, +4%), Dacia (49,450, -3%), Audi (49,091, -8%), Renault (48,848, +20%) and Kia (45,363, +4%)
February 28, 2025 | 05:23pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia down by 14% y/y to 113,826 in January (Škoda+SEAT/Cupra -11.7%, Hyundai -30.1%, Toyota +1.3%). Buses (Iveco +49.8%, SOR -30%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa -37.3%) successful differently. Slower production of some domestic car manufacturers correlates with decline in new car registrations in EU (-2.6%), especially in our main export markets such as Germany (-2.8%), France (-6.2%) and Italy (-5.8%), Petzl said. Electric car production increased by 73.7% to 15,917 BEVs and PHEVs, while internal combustion engine (ICE) car manufacturing decreased by 20.5% to 97,909 units
February 28, 2025 | 05:04pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: United States (61% share of total sales in USA; 9.86 million units, +1.7%) was largest supplier (assembly/production origin) of new light vehicles for US market in 2024, followed by Mexico (13.6%; 2.19 million, +13%), South Korea (7.8%; 1,25 million), Japan (6.1%; 986,000), European Union/EU (5.1%; 821,000), Canada (4.5%; 717,000), United Kingdom/UK (1%; 159,000), China (0.4%; 57,000) and others (0.4%; 59,000). Mexico, Canada, China (closest trade partners on which President Donald Trump's administration imposed, plans to impose import tariffs) account for 18.4% of US sales. Highest share of vehicles from these countries held by Volkswagen Group (44%), Stellantis (over 40%), Nissan (over 30%), Toyota (over 25%), Mazda (over 20%) and Ford (20%), lowest share held by Hyundai-Kia (less than 5%), Mercedes (less than 5%), Geely Group (over 5%), BMW Group (over 5%), Honda (over 10%) and General Motors/GM (over 15%)
February 27, 2025 | 02:50pm CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia up by 0.4% m/m in January, down by 0.4% y/y (new: +0.2%, +2.2%; used: +0.5%, -2.1%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+3.7%, +0.4%), spare parts and accessories (-0.4%, +2.7%), fuels and oils (+1.7%, -0.4%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+1.5%, +6.6%)
February 27, 2025 | 02:42pm CETflashread more
SMMT cut 2025 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 1,977,000 (+1.2%) to 1,949,000 (-0.2%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 464.000 (+21.5%) to 462,000 (+21.4%), and 2026 forecast from 2,049,000 to 2,013,000, of which BEVs from 585,000 to 570,000
February 27, 2025 | 02:24pm CETflashread more
Rho Motion: Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 18% to 1.3 million passenger cars, light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in January – China: 700,000 BEVs and PHEVs (+12%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 250,000 (+21%), USA & Canada: 130,000 (+22%), Rest of World (RoW): 130,000 (+50%)
February 27, 2025 | 02:17pm CETflashread more
GlobalData cut 2025 Western European new car sales outlook by 120,000 units from 11.74 million (+1.6%) to 11.62 million (+0.5%)
February 27, 2025 | 02:10pm CETflashread more
J.D. Power, GlobalData increased 2025 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 900,000 cars, vans from 90.8 million (+2.5%, 2024: 88.6 million) to 91.7 million (+3.5%). Global market started year positively. However, there is risk to the US forecast due to continued threat of tariffs. If widespread tariffs are imposed, up to 1 million units of risk could affect US forecast. Retaliation could escalate global volume risk and increase pricing on other goods, potentially disrupting current momentum in automotive industry, Schuster (GlobalData) said
February 26, 2025 | 04:29pm CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia down by 5% in January (vans -32%; trucks -6.5%; buses +44.3%; motorcycles -26.3%; trailers+semitrailers -5.9%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV 981 +104.8%, PHEV 641 +47.7%, LPG 378 +34.5%, petrol 13,018 -7.3%, diesel 4,329 -13.2%)
February 26, 2025 | 04:23pm CETflashread more
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Dieselgate: PSA threatened with prosecution for emissions in France
February 13, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalThe company said that it was surprised by the decision of the DGCCRF authority. Details of the report, fourth carmaker investigated in the case of diesel cars...
read moreHead of Daimler division to leave
February 12, 2017 | 11:53pm CEToriginalHe is leaving the company after more than 20 years and one year before the expiration of his current contract. Alleged and declared reasons, his successor...
read moreVolkswagen Financial Services rented dozens of cars to two large Czech companies
February 12, 2017 | 11:33pm CEToriginalThese have chosen operating leases and two Volkswagen Group brands. Clients, models, numbers of vehicles...
read moreAutoSAP: Vehicle production in Czech Rep increased by 8.2% in 2016
February 9, 2017 | 11:23pm CEToriginalWhile production of cars and trucks increased, production of buses and motorcycles recorded a decline. The 2017 outlook of AutoSAP, Komercni banka and PwC...
read moreDieselgate: FCA threatened with prosecution for NOx emissions in France
February 9, 2017 | 11:06pm CEToriginalThe company continues to claim that its vehicles are fully compliant with emissions standards. A document of Consumer Protection Authority handed in to the Paris-based prosecutor's office...
read moreBMW Group assembles new team of designers
February 8, 2017 | 11:54pm CEToriginalThe arrival of the new BMW chief designer from the Volkswagen Group, the new head of the design team for BMW i and BMW M sub-brands, search for a new chief designer of the Mini brand...
read moreKia replaced president in Czech Rep after two years
February 8, 2017 | 11:38pm CEToriginalThis happened shortly after the resignation of the Managing Director of the distribution company. The manager and his profile, Jae Woo Yim’s new job...
read moreCebia Summary 2016: Czech used car market grew by 6.1% in 2016
February 8, 2017 | 11:28pm CEToriginalDomestic sales as well as imports went up. Sales channels, the best-selling brands and models, the decline in prices, the impact of the EUR/CZK rate, results and changes in certified programs...
read moreHarley Extended Warranty: CarGarantie extended cooperation with Harley-Davidson in Europe
February 8, 2017 | 12:08am CEToriginalThe insurance company began offering extended warranties for new and used Harley-Davidson and Buell motorcycles in another Central European country. Parameters, details...
read morePrague Municipal Police acquired Ford Ranger vehicles in tender
February 7, 2017 | 11:34pm CEToriginalNow the police are looking for a company making special adjustments. The contract price, the use of vehicles, the upcoming tender for the purchase of motorcycles...
read moreConstellium to build second plant in Czech Rep
February 6, 2017 | 10:25pm CEToriginalLocation, amount of investment, capacity, timing, HR, recruitment start, R&D, aluminum products for European and US cars, including EVs...
read moreSDA: Demand for alternative drives in Czech Rep shifting from gas to electricity
February 5, 2017 | 11:50pm CEToriginalWhile sales of battery vehicles rose in 2016, interest in gas cars and vans dropped. Registrations in December, the results of brands...
read moreOne manager returned to Scania after less than year
February 3, 2017 | 03:53am CEToriginalNow, however, he will have greater responsibilities than before. His profile, position, timing, details...
read morePorsche Inter Auto made several personnel changes in Czech Rep
February 3, 2017 | 03:38am CEToriginalThese relate to HR, PR and marketing. Rotation, timing, details…
read moreZAP: Sales of new cars in Slovakia rose by 13.1% in 2016
February 2, 2017 | 03:38am CEToriginalThe demand for vans and trucks also increased, while the interest in buses decreased. The results of individual brands, registrations in December, ZAP outlook for 2017...
read moreAudi recalls more than 500,000 cars
February 2, 2017 | 03:27am CEToriginalThe reason is two different defects. Details, region, models, production years, possible consequences...
read moreWTO partially complied with EU complaint on Russian duties on commercial vehicles
January 31, 2017 | 11:28pm CEToriginalAccepted and rejected arguments of the EU, the countries concerned, the amount of anti-dumping duties, expression of European Commissioner, one of many disputes since Russia has joined WTO...
read moreVolkswagen Group sales in 2016 up by 3.8%
January 31, 2017 | 11:16pm CEToriginalDemand in individual markets, growth of most brands, results in December, the fifth increase in a row, new models in 2017, including EVs...
read moreACEA: Car sales in EU increased by 6.8% in 2016
January 31, 2017 | 12:21am CEToriginalThe best results were shown by Jaguar Land Rover, Honda, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Daimler. Strong growth in CEE countries, demand in December, KPMG comment and outlook for 2017...
read moreCar of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: Quintet of finalists set off on roadshow in shopping centres
January 31, 2017 | 12:03am CEToriginalAuthor of the presentation campaign for the public, locations, dates, voting option on events, entertainment...
read moreSMMT: Newly announced automotive investments in UK fell by 34% in 2016
January 30, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalThe aftermath of the referendum on Brexit, production and export of cars and engines, the results of individual automakers, new models...
read moreSales of Skoda cars up by 6.8% in 2016
January 29, 2017 | 11:30pm CEToriginalSales in the individual markets, demand for various models, results in December, the new models in 2017, continuing modernization of the dealer network...
read moreSDA: Registrations of new trucks in Czech Rep increased by 3.1% in 2016
January 29, 2017 | 11:18pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Mercedes-Benz, Volvo Trucks, Scania and DAF. Demand for buses fell by 25%. The results of individual brands, registrations in December...
read moreTatra appointed new CEO
January 27, 2017 | 01:05am CEToriginalThe manager and his profile, leaving of Martin Bednarz, timing, production in 2016, targets for the next period, investments in Koprivnice...
read moreVolkswagen to make shutdowns at one plant in Germany
January 25, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalThe reason is weak demand for one model. Location, the model, terms of the shutdowns, problematic markets, generational change of another model at the factory...
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