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J.D. Power, GlobalData increased 2024 global new light-vehicle sales outlook by 700,000 cars, vans from 88 million (+1.5%) to 88.7 million (+2%) and 2025 forecast by 200,000 units from 90.6 million to 90.8 million (+2%). While uncertainty remains high as attention shifts to 2025, outlook improved in environment of easing inflationary pressure, Schuster (GlobalData) said
December 31, 2024 | 05:45pm CETflashread more
Porsche Holding Salzburg: In January-November, 40,359 battery electric vehicles (-7.4%, M1-11 2023: 43,602 cars) of 133 models (100; of which 15 Chinese, 13) of 44 brands (37) registered in Austria. Market share of electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrids (PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) raised by 1 pp to 49.2% (48.2%). Economic fluctuations but also ever-recurring discussions about future of internal combustion engine (ICE) are making it difficult for entire industry to transform towards electromobility, Schützinger said
December 31, 2024 | 05:38pm CETflashread more
Toyota Motor expects further growth in Czechia in 2024 – 20,000 Toyota customer contracts, 22,000 vehicles sold (+1.2%, 21,738), 9% market share (+0.9 pp; 8.1%, +1.5 pp) in market of 245,000 cars and vans (+0.3%, 244,202), 3rd place in market (4th place), 2,000 Lexus customer contracts, 2,100 Lexus cars sold (+47%; 1,432, +39.4%), 2,000 Kinto operational leasing contracts (over 680), sale of 9,200 used vehicles in dealer network (+16%; 7,955, +16.7%). Sales of new Toyota and Lexus vehicles per partner increased by 31.7% to 1,655 in 2023 (2022: 1,257), number of service (paid, non-warranty) orders by 17% to 115,000 (98,464). Dealers sell 0.5 used vehicle to 1 new vehicle today, in future it could be 1-1.5 to 1, Peleška said
December 31, 2024 | 05:32pm CETflashread more
VDA: Most popular car color in Germany in 2024 was grey/silver (share 33%, 2023: 31.6%), followed by black (26.6%, 26.4%), white (19.9%, 20.7%), blue (8.9%, 9.6%), red (4.7%, 5.1%), green (3%, 2.5%), yellow (0.9%, 0.9%), brown (0.6%, 0.6%), orange (0.5%, 0.8%) and purple/violet (0.1%, 0.1%). First trio of colours increased share to 79.5% (2023: 78.7%), according to KBA new car registration statistics for January-November
December 31, 2024 | 05:27pm CETflashread more
Beneš: Ford wants to sell 350 electric vehicles in Czechia in 2024 (2023: 125 registered vehicles, 69+56), of which 150 cars (120 Mustang Mach-E, 30 Explorer) and 200 vans (E-Transit, of which 130 for Czech Post). In 2025, we plan to almost double BEV sales to 600 units, contributed by new models Puma Gen-E, Capri, E-Tourneo Courier and E-Tourneo Custom
December 31, 2024 | 05:20pm CETflashread more
Toyota Central Europe: Premium segment in Czechia increased by 35.3% to 24,787 new cars in 2023 (Mercedes 6,348 registrations +20% y/y, BMW 5,851 +31%, Audi 4,012 +19%, Volvo 3,009 +33%, Lexus 1,520 +73%, Porsche 731 +65%, Land Rover 545 +100%, Mini 221 -39%, Alfa Romeo 196 +133%, others 2,354 n/a) when entire Czech car market grew (by 15.3% to 221,422 units)
December 31, 2024 | 05:08pm CETflashread more
S&P Global Mobility: Global light vehicle production to drop by 1.6% to 89.1 million in 2024 (Europe 17 million), by 0.4% to 88.7 million in 2025 (Europe 16.6 million, -2.6%; North America 15.1 million, -2.4%; Mainland China 29.6 million, +0.1%). Production outlook for 2025 is dominated by assumption that incoming US administration of president-elect Donald Trump to levy new wide-reaching tariff regime, effectively creating universal tariff of 10% on all goods coming into USA except for Canada and Mexico (USMCA) and mainland China (30%)
December 30, 2024 | 04:36pm CETflashread more
Schützinger (Porsche Holding Salzburg): Austrian car market to exceed 250,000 units in 2024 (+4.5%, 2023: 239,150 registered cars), of which market share of Volkswagen Group brands to reach around 39% (97,500 cars). In 2025, new car sales in Austria could achieve similar level to 2024, breaking 250,000 mark should be realistic
December 30, 2024 | 04:26pm CETflashread more
Zahel: Alfa Romeo wants to sell 300 cars in Czechia in 2024 (2023: 198 registered vehicles), of which 50% Stelvio, 30% Giulia and 20% Tonale. Brand's electrification began in 2023 (Tonale MHEV, Plug-In Hybrid Q4 PHEV), continues in 2024 (Milano/Junior Ibrida MHEV, Elettrica BEV, Elettrica Veloce 280 BEV, Ibrida Q4 MHEV), to be followed by new Stelvio (2025) and new Giulia (2026), and automaker plans to have 100% electric range in 2027 (or later). Sales supported by special series – Super Sport (limited edition of Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio) and Tributo Italiano (unlimited edition of Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale)
December 30, 2024 | 04:15pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: 16,398 (passenger) electric vehicles produced in Czechia in November (+9.9%; 12,268 battery electric vehicles, +21%, 4,130 plug-in hybrids, -13.6%), of which 16,356 cars (+9.6%; Škoda: 8,475 BEVs, +53.8%, 2,495 PHEVs, +1.1%; Hyundai: 3,751 BEVs, -19%, 1,635 PHEVs, -29.3%) and 42 buses (SOR: 4 BEVs; Škoda Electric: 0 BEVs; Iveco: 38 BEVs)
December 30, 2024 | 04:02pm CETflashread more
S&P Global Mobility: Global new light vehicle sales to grow by 1.7% to 88.2 million in 2024, by 1.7% to 89.6 million in 2025 (Western/Central Europe 15 million +1.1%, 15 million +0.1%; USA 16 million +6%, 16.2 million +1.2%; Mainland China 25.8 million +1.4%, 26.6 million +3%; Japan 4.4 million n/a, 4.6 million +5.4%). Demand for battery electric passenger vehicles (BEV) to reach 15.1 million units in 2025 (+29.9%, 2024: 11.6 million), representing estimated penetration of 16.7% (13.2%) – Europe 20,4 % (volume +43.4%), USA 11.2% (+36%), China 29.7% (+19.7%), India 7.5% (+117%)
December 27, 2024 | 04:59pm CETflashread more
Maláček (Škoda Auto): Development of charging infrastructure in Czechia outpaces growth of electric car fleet, public network of charging stations is already ready for sale of 10,000-15,000 new electric vehicles in 2025. Czech BEV market in 2025 to grow at similar pace as in 2023 and 2024 (around +50%)
December 27, 2024 | 04:54pm CETflashread more
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Two top executives of Mitsubishi Motors quit their jobs
May 18, 2016 | 11:46pm CEToriginalThe reason is the affair with the manipulations of data on fuel consumption. Managers and their positions, approval of shareholders, successors, scandal explanation...
read moreTukas Group to expand portfolio with three new brands
May 18, 2016 | 03:42am CEToriginalThe Group will thus operate dealerships of seven brands. Details, 25th anniversary, the launch of a mobile app, current and planned features...
read moreDieselgate: Norwegian state pension fund wants to sue Volkswagen
May 18, 2016 | 03:27am CEToriginalThe reason is the decline in share value of the fund, which it holds in the carmaker. The share and its value, the fund profile...
read moreACEA: Car sales in EU rose by 9.1% in April
May 18, 2016 | 03:14am CEToriginalThe best result since April 2008, market growth 32 months in a row, the results in individual countries, sales of carmakers, registrations of the Volkswagen Group, comments by IHS Automotive and CSOB...
read moreDieselgate: South Korea accused Nissan of handling emissions, automaker refused it
May 16, 2016 | 11:49pm CEToriginalIt is the result of tests of 20 models of diesel cars in the country. The affected models, the number of cars, the amount of fines, prosecution of the local branch head...
read moreDieselgate: Volkswagen launched recall action in Czech Rep
May 16, 2016 | 11:28pm CEToriginalAffected models and the number of cars in the first wave, delay, details of voluntary service action, the possibility of getting a spare car, cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, the next wave…
read moreEmil Frey expands in Europe with several brands
May 15, 2016 | 11:28pm CEToriginalThe expansion relates to the distribution and retail. The carmakers concerned, car, truck and bus brands, companies, locations, timing...
read moreLMC Automotive: Car sales in Western Europe up by 8% in April
May 15, 2016 | 11:03pm CEToriginalAcceleration of the growth pace and slowdown after adjusting the influence of working days, registrations on the biggest markets...
read moreDieselgate: Germany summoned Opel and Fiat before commission of inquiry
May 15, 2016 | 10:48pm CEToriginalThe reason is the emission results provided by KBA and Deutsche Umwelthilfe. The timing, affected models...
read moreGhosn to take Mitsubishi Motors in Renault-Nissan alliance
May 12, 2016 | 11:30pm CEToriginalThe new alliance between the Japanese carmakers, acquiring a significant stake at Mitsubishi Motors, synergies in R&D, manufacturing, logistics and sales, personnel changes...
read moreUnions demand wage increases in companies associated with Skoda Auto as well
May 12, 2016 | 11:09pm CEToriginalThose are HR agencies, suppliers of certain services or schools. The parties concerned, Charter of Supplier Relationships, some requirements of the carmaker...
read moreEarthquake in Japan halted production at several automotive plants
May 12, 2016 | 10:42pm CEToriginalThe reason is not only the damage to the facilities, but also the interruption of the supply chain. Locations, carmakers and suppliers, damaged infrastructure...
read moreRolls-Royce Motor Cars Financial Services: UniCredit Leasing started to provide branded financing of Rolls-Royce cars in Czech Rep
May 11, 2016 | 11:20pm CEToriginalThe offered models and financial products, expansion of cooperation with the BMW Group, example, competence with luxury car brands...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep fell m/m in April 2016
May 11, 2016 | 10:55pm CEToriginalDifferent development of new and used cars, more expensive motorcycles, cheaper servicing and spare parts, detailed data, the y/y development...
read moreNissan reportedly talks about stake takeover in Mitsubishi Motors
May 11, 2016 | 10:44pm CEToriginalIt would thus become the largest shareholder of the Japanese automaker now facing the consumption scandal, which it has pointed out. The alleged size of the stake and its price, the stage of negotiations...
read morePorsche Holding Salzburg increased revenues in 2015 by 10.2% and car sales by 6.9%
May 11, 2016 | 03:17am CEToriginalNew and used vehicles, distribution and retail, HR, expansion of its activities in South America, including Skoda, results of the Czech branch...
read moreFCA agreed to cooperate with Google
May 11, 2016 | 12:10am CEToriginalGoogle wants to expand its testing program of self-driving cars with Chrysler vehicles. Owning vs. sharing know-how, prepared guidelines for autonomous vehicles in the United States...
read moreHeizmann: Volkswagen with partners to invest EUR 4 billion in China in 2016
May 10, 2016 | 11:36pm CEToriginalFocus on SUVs and alternative drives, the brands concerned, sales on the Chinese market in 2015, the plan for 2016...
read moreVDA improved 2016 car sales outlook in Germany
May 10, 2016 | 11:21pm CEToriginalThe original and the new estimate, results in April and the first third of the year, registrations of individual brands, including VW and Mitsubishi, production...
read moreDaimler to build plant in Poland
May 10, 2016 | 03:50am CEToriginalThe locations planned in CEE and the winning one, the investment amount, products, HR, timing…
read moreGM to buy Californian start-up dealing with self-driving cars
May 10, 2016 | 12:07am CEToriginalThe company and its profile, the transaction value, the activity of GM and Ford in car sharing and taxi, GM and Lyft alliance...
read moreGermany plans additional tests for CO2 emissions
May 9, 2016 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe information comes shortly after Mitsubishi Motors admitted handling the fuel consumption tests. Clues, investigation of the Dieselgate...
read moreSkoda Auto to take on 2,000 new employees in 2016
May 9, 2016 | 05:26am CEToriginalIt also offers jobs to OKD miners. The locations and positions concerned, the cooperation with the Labour Office and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, the staffing situation in 2015...
read moreJuricek: Automotive suppliers offer OKD miners over 1,000 jobs
May 9, 2016 | 05:12am CEToriginalThe positions, companies and locations concerned, activity of the Moravian-Silesian Automotive Cluster, retraining, the offer of recruitment agency Wincott People and its clients...
read moreNissan to increase Qashqai production in Europe
May 6, 2016 | 02:26am CEToriginalLocation, the investment amount, timing, current daily production of the crossover, vehicle production on CMF-B and CMF-C platforms, the development of autonomous control, Piloted Drive 1.0...
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