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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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Bond Rent: Autobond rented nearly 100 Kia cars to companies so far
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read moreAutosalon Bowling Cup 2015: After Spain people in Czech Rep given chance to play pin skittles with car
June 24, 2015 | 11:07pm CEToriginalAuthor of the competition, rules and prizes, parameters of cars and pin skittles, details of the roadshow, partners, website...
read morePorsche opened third authorized service shop in Czech Rep
June 19, 2015 | 01:46am CEToriginalIt was added to the premises in Prague and Brno. The company, location, amount of investment, scope of services, HR...
read moreJaguar Land Rover chose new dealer in Czech Rep
June 16, 2015 | 01:21am CEToriginalThe company, location of the showroom, opening of the dealership, the profile of investors with years of experience in the premium segment...
read moreLegends 2015: Seven automakers and six dealers to take part in second year
June 12, 2015 | 05:43am CEToriginalThey will be presenting about 20 car brands. Exhibitors, exhibits, racing drivers, activities of Autoklub Czech Republic, the balance of the first year...
read moreHella took over distribution of certain products in Central Europe
June 8, 2015 | 11:23pm CEToriginalUntil recently, it has had partners for them. Countries, products, new technical and training centre, brands, financial results, clients, logistics outsourcing...
read moreDas RentAuto: Volkswagen launched van rental in Czech Rep
June 3, 2015 | 04:12am CEToriginalPassenger versions are offered as well. Possibilities of use, composition and age of the fleet, rental length, prices from CZK 1,000/day, mileage limit, insurance, branches, partner, website...
read moreAuto Esa upgraded its offer of guarantee service
June 1, 2015 | 11:41pm CEToriginalCooperation with a partner, service book, the scope of maintenance, safety glass marking, price of the product, customer savings, additional discounts, business expectations...
read moreAnother Skoda dealer to change owner in Czech Rep
May 24, 2015 | 11:48pm CEToriginalThe affected companies, locations, financial results, HR, completion of the transaction...
read moreOne manager left Agrotec
May 21, 2015 | 11:44pm CEToriginalHe was in charge of selling vehicles. The manager, his profile and a new job, his successor...
read moreOne manager to leave Porsche Czech Republic
May 18, 2015 | 11:25pm CEToriginalHe has experience not only from distribution, but also from retail. The manager and his profile, timing, his successor...
read moreTukas to buy Czech dealer Auto Adamek
May 13, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe company will then have another branch in Prague. Reasons for the sale, the transaction price, brands, clients, financial performance, personnel changes...
read moreElit to strengthen external communications
May 12, 2015 | 12:40am CEToriginalThe company has agreed to cooperate with one Czech PR agency. The name of the company, PR specialist...
read morePolice charged chief and owner of Auto Activity
May 11, 2015 | 12:22am CEToriginalThe company is also being prosecuted. Offences, amount of damage, harmed customers and leasing companies, the impending punishment...
read moreDS Tour: PSA to hold roadshow with premium brand DS in Czech Rep
May 5, 2015 | 12:18am CEToriginalCities and dates, places (shopping centres, dealerships, exhibitions), models for testing, microsite, a new magazine DS Edition...
read moreAuto Palace concluded several new fleet contracts in Czech Rep
April 23, 2015 | 02:25am CEToriginalCompanies, number of vehicles, brands and models, cooperating leasing companies, HR, other clients...
read moreFormer Skoda showroom in Czech Rep on sale
April 21, 2015 | 02:24am CEToriginalLocation, owner, history of the property, sales and rental agent…
read moresAutoleasing slowly entering operating lease in Czech Rep
April 21, 2015 | 02:01am CEToriginalSo far, it has been providing operating leases to corporate clients of Ceska sporitelna only. Partner, business results, credit Puzzle with elements of operating lease…
read moreOne manager left Czech branch of Hertz Lease
April 17, 2015 | 12:17am CEToriginalThe manager and his professional career, position, timing, his new place of work...
read more2015 Bratislava Motor Show: 21 exhibitors to present 29 car brands
April 15, 2015 | 10:43pm CEToriginalThe carmakers, distributors and dealers concerned, the return of Audi and BMW brands, more modest Exclusive Salon, testing of EVs, a delegation from Taiwan...
read moreAutocentrum Barth won major contract from Erste in Czech Rep
April 12, 2015 | 11:39pm CEToriginalFleet renewal not only of Ceska sporitelna, the number of vehicles, brands and models, several-year contract, other corporate clients, annual fleet sales...
read moreVitkovice Machinery Group to convert company fleet to CNG, opting for Skoda brand
April 12, 2015 | 11:28pm CEToriginalModels, the number of cars, timing, suppliers-dealers, a record CNG contract for Skoda Auto, remarketing of CNG vehicles, expansion of the network CNGvitall filling stations in the Czech Republic...
read moreTomas Velek to become new head of Audi in Czech Rep
April 9, 2015 | 12:48am CEToriginalAfter ten years, he is coming back to the Volkswagen Group, where he has already worked with the Audi brand. Thomas Otter...
read moreNew Hyundai showroom to be built in Czech Rep
April 9, 2015 | 12:22am CEToriginalInvestor and his other activities, location, size of the showroom, timing...
read moreForests of Czech Republic: Two Skoda dealers succeeded in two tenders
April 7, 2015 | 11:55pm CEToriginalA VW dealer was successful in the third tender. The models and prices offered, number of vehicles, two re-announced tenders, age of the fleet of forestry company...
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