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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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European truck makers allegedly face fine of up to EUR 4 billion for cartel
February 25, 2015 | 12:02am CEToriginalSome companies are awaiting big fines, other minor penalties for cooperation in the investigation, the notifier of the cartel could escape punishment. The producers concerned...
read moreMedea Research started publishing registration statistics of new cars and vans
February 23, 2015 | 11:50pm CEToriginalThe extent and details, differences from the SDA statistics (numbers, sorting of some models into segments), questionable reporting of motor, body and off-road versions...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep stagnated m/m in January 2015
February 9, 2015 | 11:33pm CEToriginalIt relates to new cars, used cars as well as motorcycles. Prices of spare parts and service works developed differently. Detailed data, y/y development...
read moreCzech government to allocate up to EUR 20 million for development of region round Skoda Auto plant in Kvasiny
February 9, 2015 | 11:11pm CEToriginalAllocation of the funds, the investments of carmaker and suppliers, HR, signing a memorandum of cooperation...
read moreMedea Research: Sales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 13.9% in January
February 4, 2015 | 11:55pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven Skoda, Hyundai, Dacia, Volkswagen, Renault, BMW, Kia and Nissan. PSA and Honda did not do well. Purpose registrations, development of LCV segment...
read moreMedea Research: Registrations of new cars in opaque category rose by almost 50% in Czech Rep in 2014
February 3, 2015 | 11:37pm CEToriginalIn the category of Other Operators, the customer (private person, firm) cannot be clearly identified. Reasons, ranking of brands, the situation in LCV segment...
read moreMedea Research: Purpose registrations of new cars in Czech Rep increased by more than 50% in 2014
February 1, 2015 | 11:25pm CEToriginalThe growth rate of false registrations, the most re-exported brands, the most short-registered models, methodology, incomplete statistics...
read moreCSU: Prices of new cars in Czech Rep up by 3.7% in 2014
January 12, 2015 | 10:08pm CEToriginalBy contrast, used cars became cheaper by 2.1%. Developments in motorcycles, service and spare parts, detailed data, rising prices in December...
read moreHome Credit fined for questionable car loan prices by Czech Trade Inspection
January 11, 2015 | 11:17pm CEToriginalThe amount of the penalty, the reaction of the company, the situation at other credit companies inspected (Essox, GE Money Auto), an out-of-court settlement...
read moreCzech Rep to make database with data from mandatory technical inspections of cars accessible
December 30, 2014 | 11:06pm CEToriginalThe timing, control of the state of odometers, joining the EUCARIS system, implementation of the new directive, registration controls, other suggestions and activities in the fight with odometers downsizing...
read moreNew legislation to reduce fraud with used cars in Czech Rep and to clean out register
December 28, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginalCancellation of semi-transfers, changes in deposited license plates, timing, impact on used car shops, recording the history of vehicles including the state of odometer...
read moreSenate approved abolition of allowance for uninsured vehicles in Czech Rep
December 19, 2014 | 02:38am CEToriginalThe future of the contribution will now be decided by the president. Timing...
read moreAntitrust authority withdrew fine for Krodos Bus in Czech Rep
December 17, 2014 | 11:09pm CEToriginalThe Office, however, will continue to inquire into the tender for the supply of intercity buses. The investigated requirements in the specifications, the supplier of Iveco buses...
read moreForests of Czech Republic to restore half of fleet
December 15, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginalThe size, structure and age of the fleet, details of the tenders, the new car fleet concept, problems with contracts in recent years...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep fell m/m in November 2014
December 11, 2014 | 03:10am CEToriginalWhile new cars became more expensive, prices of used cars went down. Prices of motorcycles, servicing and spare parts, detailed data, the y/y development...
read moreChamber of Deputies approved abolition of contribution for uninsured vehicles in Czech Rep
December 7, 2014 | 11:07pm CEToriginalThe future of the contribution will now be decided by the Senate. Another activity of the government, timing...
read moreCourt acquitted Martin Bartak and Michal Smrz in case of Tatra military vehicles in Czech Rep
December 3, 2014 | 11:50pm CEToriginalStatements of the former Defence Minister, the owner of MPI Group and the prosecutor, further investigations of the military contracts...
read moreMedea Research: Sales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 10.5% in November
December 3, 2014 | 05:50am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by the Skoda, Dacia, Ford, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Opel, Nissan and Renault brands. PSA did not do well. The increase in the van segment, detailed statistics...
read moreTatra Trucks to invest tens of millions of euros in development
November 26, 2014 | 11:56pm CEToriginalShare capital increase, the expected reduction in credit interests, increasing reliability rating, investment allocation (machining, painting, milk-run system), a paint shop for external contracts...
read moreCar Importers Association to cancel charge for vehicle registrations statistics in Czech Rep after less than year
November 25, 2014 | 12:03am CEToriginalThe stated reasons, timing, the extension for a list of operators, the continued publication of registrations by private parties only...
read moreEC investigates some truck manufacturers due to cartel
November 20, 2014 | 11:36pm CEToriginalThe duration of the alleged price agreements, participation of a large number of companies, the current stage of the investigation, possible sanctions...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Republic down m/m in October 2014
November 11, 2014 | 02:10am CEToriginalWhile new cars became more expensive, prices of used cars went down. Prices of motorcycles, service works and spare parts, detailed data, the y/y development...
read moreVision & Strategy 2025: Brose to make global competence centre from Ostrava
November 10, 2014 | 12:21am CEToriginalRelated investments in the Czech Republic, production of all products, R&D, innovation of logistics, clients, HR, Brose Kids Club, the new head of Czech plants...
read moreAF and UAMK hold conference on safe transport infrastructure in Czech Rep
November 9, 2014 | 11:31pm CEToriginalDate, target group, expected participation, speakers from AF, UAMK, Dekra, state administration, associations and universities...
read moreSpeedChain 2014: Reliant holds conference in Czech Rep on logistics in Central Europe
November 7, 2014 | 01:58am CEToriginalSpeakers from Skoda Auto, Linde Material Handling, Hofmann Personal, SSI Schafer, CTP, P3, Dachser or Goodman, accompanying program, sponsors...
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