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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
AutoBinck invested CZK 99.03 million (EUR 4.04 million) in media (TV, print, internet, radio, outdoor, cinema) in Czechia in 2023 to promote MG brand, representing 9th place (Hyundai CZK 327 million/EUR 13.35 million, Škoda CZK 313.94 million/EUR 12.81 million, Toyota CZK 298.71 million/EUR 12.19 million, Kia CZK 253.89 million/EUR 10.36 million, Volkswagen CZK 229.2 million/EUR 9.35 million, Opel CZK 137.58 million/EUR 5.62 million, Renault CZK 134.09 million/EUR 5.47 million, Peugeot CZK 129.97 million/EUR 5.3 million, Citroën CZK 96.96 million/EUR 3.96 million, Dacia CZK 78.78 million/EUR 3.22 million, Nissan CZK 71.04 million/EUR 2.9 million, BMW CZK 59.29 million/EUR 2.42 million, Cupra CZK 57.66 million/EUR 2.35 million, Fiat CZK 45.64 million/EUR 1.86 million). Top 15 advertisers in car segment purchased advertising space worth total of CZK 2.33 billion (EUR 95.21 million). In 2024, we plan to invest CZK 140 million (EUR 5.6 million) in marketing, Králíček (AB Motors CZ) said
December 27, 2024 | 04:41pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Electric (rechargeable) vehicle sales in Europe (28 countries) down by 2% to 266,137 units (183,259 BEVs, +1%; 82,878 PHEVs, -8%) in November, representing 25.2% share in total registrations (penetration, -0.2 pp). Tesla Model Y (17,654 cars, +1%) was best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV), followed by Škoda Enyaq (9,045, +15%), Tesla Model 3 (7,891, -55%), Volkswagen ID.4 (6,479, +8%) and Volvo EX30 (5,827, new). Volvo XC60 (5,780, +28%) was best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV), followed by VW Tiguan (4,576, +161%), BMW X1 (3,865, +46%), Ford Kuga (3,061, -24%) and BMW X5 (2,641, +39%)
December 27, 2024 | 04:36pm CETflashread more
Porsche Holding Salzburg: Global new car sales to increase by 1.9% to 78.53 million in 2024 (2023: 77.05 million units), meaning return almost (-1.6%) to pre-covid level (2019: 79.85 million). European car market to grow by 2.7% to 14.28 million (13.9 million), representing one fifth less (-19.7%) than before pandemic (17.79 million)
December 27, 2024 | 04:30pm CETflashread more
AutoSAP: Car production in Czechia down by 8.4% y/y in November (Škoda+SEAT -4.7%, Hyundai -15.9%, Toyota -12%). Buses (Iveco -10.3%, SOR -44.8%, Škoda Electric 0 units), motorcycles (Jawa -69.3%) successful differently. Although it can be expected that full-year production volume will surpass not only 2023 values but also historical highs of domestic production, it turns out that stagnation on European markets is also negatively impacting domestic producers and suppliers in Q3. November was second month in row when fewer vehicles were produced year-on-year, and similar figure can be expected for December. Even coming months will not be nearly as favourable in terms of production and sales as they were in H1 2024, Petzl said
December 27, 2024 | 04:26pm CETflashread more
Toyota Central Europe (Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary) with 166,940 new Toyota and Lexus vehicles (sales 152,822+14,118) became largest Toyota Motor distribution organization in Europe (Toyota Motor Europe) in 2023 (+28.6%, 2022: 129,856 cars and vans), followed by Toyota UK with 147,010 (131,109+15,901, +25.4%, 117,226), Toyota France with 133,267 (127,045+6,222, +13.9%, 117,040), Toyota Italy with 115,904 (111,641+4,263, +14%, 101,713), Toyota Spain with 97,545 (90,545+7,000, +14.3%, 85,310) and Toyota Germany with 90,101 (86,100+4,001, +4.9%, 85,858). As for Toyota Professional sub-brand, customers in Central Europe purchased more than 22,500 commercial vehicles in 2023 (+30%, 17,500)
December 27, 2024 | 04:19pm CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Dacia Sandero (22,014 registered vehicles, +8%) was best-selling car in Europe (28 countries) in November, followed by Tesla Model Y (17,654, +1%), Volkswagen Golf (17,530, +11%), Renault Clio (17,213, +7%), Peugeot 208 (16,798, +43%), VW T-Roc (16,581, +18%), Toyota Yaris Cross (16,442, +7%), VW Tiguan (16,116, +52%), Toyota Yaris (15,356, +20%) and Dacia Duster (14,052, +15%). Overall market down by 1.7% to 1.05 million, led by Volkswagen, Toyota, Škoda, BMW, Mercedes, Renault, Peugeot, Audi, Dacia and Kia
December 23, 2024 | 06:45pm CETflashread more
Czech Insurance Association: Martin Diviš (Kooperativa) re-elected as president of ČAP for next two years, Roman Juráš (Generali Česká pojišťovna) and Dušan Quis (Allianz) as vice-presidents. Nine-member presidium to be completed by Rastislav Havran (Uniqa), Jiří Střelický (ČSOB Pojišťovna), Yoram Schwarz (NN), Pavel Wiesner (Česká podnikatelská pojišťovna/ČPP), Dominik Štros (Colonnade Insurance), Libor Dvořák (ERV Evropská pojišťovna)
December 20, 2024 | 05:41pm CETflashread more
ACEA: New car registrations in EU down by 1.9% in November (Volkswagen +4.1%; Stellantis -10.1%; Renault +8.3%; Toyota +17.3%; Hyundai -13.4%; BMW -6.5%; Mercedes-Benz -0.6%; Ford -8%; Volvo Cars +13.3%; Tesla -40.9%; Nissan -18.1%; Suzuki -0.02%; SAIC -7.8%; Mazda -14.7%; Jaguar Land Rover -7.1%; Mitsubishi -24.2%; Honda -18%), individual fuel/power types successful differently (BEV -9.5%, PHEV -8.8%, HEV+MHEV +18.5%, FCEV+NGV/CNG+LPG+biofuel/ethanol -10.1%, petrol -7.8%, diesel -15.3%)
December 20, 2024 | 05:34pm CETflashread more
ESG: Thanks to support of Panattoni (developer, lessor of industrial, warehouse, office space for automotive, other firms in North America, Europe, Asia), racer David Pabiška (SP Moto Bohemia Racing Team, KTM 450 Rally motorcycle) to be first Czech in history to have his fuel emissions offset (through voluntary CO2IN/Amper Holding carbon credits certified by TÜV Nord Czech in amount corresponding to volume of fuel burned and emission factor according to 2024 DEFRA methodology) at Dakar Rally (January 3-17, 2025; Saudi Arabia). Although this only offsets fuel-related emissions (1,880 kg CO2, 800 liters), not total carbon footprint of participation in race, it is important step in effort to minimize impact of motorsport on environment, said Panattoni, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025
December 18, 2024 | 12:50pm CETflashread more
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Rieter allocated Automotive Systems division to new company Autoneum
September 20, 2011 | 12:10am CEToriginalDetails of the transaction, results of the division in 2010, the current profile of Autoneum including clients, impact on activities in the Czech Republic...
read moreAutomotomat.cz: First discount portal for sales of new cars and motorcycles entered Czech market
September 19, 2011 | 11:56pm CEToriginalAuthor of the project, the amount of discounts, co-dealers and brands, estimated sales, insurance partner, expansion in Central Europe, KPMG sectoral analysis...
read moreMAI Insurance Group expands with AIM non-life division in CEE
September 19, 2011 | 11:51pm CEToriginalIn the Czech Republic, Poland and Bulgaria they offer motor vehicle insurance, including warranty insurance and GAP insurance. Partner for assistance services...
read moreSwedish court to consider Saab’s application for protection from creditors again
September 19, 2011 | 11:42pm CEToriginalThe carmaker appealed against the decision of lower court’s appeal last week, but it was not clear whether the court of appeal will deal with it...
read moreCCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel more expensive in Czech Rep and Slovakia last week
September 19, 2011 | 11:38pm CEToriginalPrices of petrol and diesel at Czech filling stations fell by 19 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
read moreGS Caltex to enter Europe, building plant in Czech Rep
September 19, 2011 | 12:22am CEToriginalIt is a subcontractor of Hyundai Motor. Location, plant characteristics, products, HR, expected revenues, customers...
read moreRieter won new orders from carmakers BMW, Volkswagen and Skoda
September 19, 2011 | 12:10am CEToriginalThe components will be supplied from the new Czech plant to factories of carmakers in Germany, Czech Republic and Slovakia, among other things, for the new BMW 3 Series (F30)...
read moreCitroen launched program of stock car sale Citroen Car Store in Czech Rep
September 18, 2011 | 11:56pm CEToriginalThe current offer, locator with a range of parameters, further improvement of the micro-site Carstore.citroen.cz, considered extension of dealer demonstration cars...
read moreImporto Drive started to import cars manufactured abroad to Czech Rep
September 18, 2011 | 11:51pm CEToriginalThis independent car dealer has added Ford to brands Skoda and Hyundai. A new showroom in Klatovy, sales results, financing with three partners...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen plants in Europe continue to face shortfall of supplies from Agrati
September 18, 2011 | 11:37pm CEToriginalThe shutdown of car production has been extended for another few days, in Slovakia until…
read moreRenault launched service program Service 5+ for older cars in Czech Rep
September 18, 2011 | 11:25pm CEToriginalMaintenance with a saving of at least 20%, inspection for CZK 1 when registering a vehicle, the latest news in accessories, a package of oil replacement for Dacia cars, special offer on winter tires and wheels...
read moreSkoda's sixth model to reportedly bear name Go or Citigo, seventh model to be Rapid
September 18, 2011 | 11:13pm CEToriginalThe carmaker has not yet officially disclosed the names. The mini car derived from the VW Up! will apparently come on the market with three-door bodywork first...
read moreCar sales in Europe rose by 7.8% in August, by 4% excluding Germany
September 18, 2011 | 11:03pm CEToriginalIn January-August, the registrations declined by 1.1% and KPMG expects a decline in the order of percents for the full year 2011...
read moreKiekert chose Czech Rep as main production point for Europe, wants to build another plant here
September 16, 2011 | 04:06am CEToriginalAn extension of the existing plant in Prelouc is an option. The investment, production area, HR plans, sales of locks, revenues, customers...
read moreLexus prepared special offer for CT, IS and RX in Czech Rep
September 16, 2011 | 03:37am CEToriginalA loan with an annual interest rate of 1.99% for the RX 450h and 4.99% for the CT 200h, packages Navi Edition and Style Edition, the offer for Slovakia...
read moreHyundai to start production in three shifts in Czech Rep two weeks earlier
September 15, 2011 | 11:56pm CEToriginalProduction of cars in three-shift model will be launched on September 19. The current hourly production and the future production of a third shift, new employees...
read moreAAA Auto reportedly seeking partnership with Rolf Group in Russia
September 15, 2011 | 11:54pm CEToriginalRolf Group operates a used car ship network, Bluefish. Both companies lead talks, more options are taken into account. Situation on the used-car market...
read moreSuzuki intends to end alliance with Volkswagen, asking it to purchase stakes
September 15, 2011 | 11:45pm CEToriginalVolkswagen has refused the sale of the stake and is still interested in the cooperation. However, the partnership has not shown any output for two years. Details...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen cut car production in many plants in Europe
September 15, 2011 | 03:37am CEToriginalThe reason is again a failure of supplies of components, which are delivered by a single supplier. Contractor, reasons for the shutdown, component, factories concerned including the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
read moreKaban: Skoda thinks of third body version of A-Entry, large SUV and large MPV
September 15, 2011 | 03:10am CEToriginalOctavia III is already done and could appear at the Paris Motor Show in autumn 2012. Serial form of the MissionL concept will probably be presented in Geneva in spring 2012...
read moreJohnson Controls completed construction of its new Czech plant near Zatec
September 15, 2011 | 02:57am CEToriginalThe factory will start production for Skoda Auto with 40 employees in July 2012. The head of the plant has become...
read moreGestamp intends to start production in Czech Rep in March 2012
September 15, 2011 | 02:47am CEToriginalThe company is now completing construction of its plant near Zatec and is looking for technical specialists and manufacturing workers. Details of HR plans...
read moreSkoFIN began selling cars seized from leasing through online auction
September 14, 2011 | 05:37am CEToriginalAs a partner SkoFIN chose Porsche Inter Auto. Details of the cooperation, access to auctions, auction dates...
read moreOnboard.cz began selling black boxes for cars with Axa Assistance services in Czech Rep
September 14, 2011 | 05:24am CEToriginalPrices for cars, trucks and buses; the insurance limits; help for drivers, police and insurance companies; details of onboard cameras and services...
read moreCredium launched online system for business transaction processing in Czech Rep
September 14, 2011 | 05:17am CEToriginalThe main innovation is a guarantee of time at approvals. Statistics for the first month (June), increasing demand for GAP insurance...
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