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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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Invelt began to repair car overnight, preparing pick-up service
September 17, 2010 | 01:29am CEToriginalWhile the Overnight service will be free of charge, the Pick-up service will be for a fee. Details of the new services, the investments, sales results in 2009 and H1 2010...
read moreKofron Martin left SkoFIN to join KPMG
September 17, 2010 | 01:12am CEToriginalThis happened after 14 years spent in the captive finance company of the Volkswagen Group. At KPMG he will be responsible for...
read moreRenault and Dacia prepared special discounts on new cars, financing and insurance for people affected by floods
September 17, 2010 | 01:01am CEToriginalThe offer applies to the region of northern Bohemia with the possibility of drawing until the end of the year. Benefits beyond other special offers...
read moreEU car sales dropped by 12.9% in August, by 3.5% over eight months
September 17, 2010 | 12:47am CEToriginalRegistrations of Volkswagen fell by 4.3% from January to August, of which the Skoda brand by 6.4%. On the contrary, the French carmakers have been showing good results...
read moreDemand for Peugeot 3008 and Peugeot 5008 exceeds carmaker’s expectations by 25%, or 10%
September 17, 2010 | 12:38am CEToriginalPeugeot's special offer for September, the result of spring test runs, competition for a trip to Disneyland, Euro 5 engines for other models…
read moreLeading Japanese and European automakers start to make greater use of South Korean suppliers
September 17, 2010 | 12:27am CEToriginalThus, they give them the impetus to expand abroad. The views of several analysts, supply situation for automakers BMW, Toyota and Mitsubishi...
read moreNissan further reduced price of Qashqai in Czech Rep
September 17, 2010 | 12:17am CEToriginalWithin the special offer valid in September the Qashqai can be purchased from CZK 369,900 and the Qashqai+2 from CZK 433,000. Details...
read moreToyota offers 100 Dell notebooks in Czech Rep when negotiating financing via Internet
September 17, 2010 | 12:05am CEToriginalIt is a campaign to introduce online guaranteed pre-approval of credit or lease contract. Insurance of spare car for 15 days free of charge...
read moreSkoda Auto count Superb successor in, variation interval may be extended
September 16, 2010 | 02:06am CEToriginalThe Superb enjoys a great interest; sales are growing by dozens of percent. The second generation came after seven years, the third one...
read moreE-mobility development will be financed with EU money in Czech Rep
September 16, 2010 | 02:00am CEToriginalMinistry of Environment is preparing the conditions for drawing of funds from one operational programme. Launching, recipients of aid, the amount of money...
read moreCLFA: Financial leasing not decreasing dramatically, only blending with non-banking loans
September 16, 2010 | 01:20am CEToriginalReporting in the Czech Republic is different from the normal practice in the world. Only a slight growth in operating leases, the situation in Slovakia...
read moreSkoda Auto sales rose by 11.5% in August, by 13.2% over eight months
September 16, 2010 | 01:06am CEToriginalThe demand continued to be driven by China, but also by Western Europe, and partly by the Czech Republic. Sales of individual models...
read moreToyota Motor intends to introduce six new hybrid models by 2012
September 16, 2010 | 12:29am CEToriginalMoreover, the carmaker plans to launch the Prius plug-in hybrid and two electric cars into the U.S. market. Price of the Prius rechargeable in a socket...
read moreRussia to increase funding for scrappage scheme by 70%
September 16, 2010 | 12:16am CEToriginalAdding another RUB 14 billion to the 20 billion earmarked so far will extend the program by...
read moreSuppliers: Skoda Auto to replace range of Czech components manufacturers with Chinese ones
September 15, 2010 | 02:51am CEToriginalThey are able to offer lower prices and high quality is not a priority for the Skoda brand according to Volkswagen’s new strategy. Exceptions...
read moreBenteler acquired contract from Volkswagen for New Small Family mini cars
September 15, 2010 | 02:39am CEToriginalCurrently, the company is deciding whether it will assign it to the Slovak plant Malacky or to some of the Czech plants...
read moreTili to help with e-mobility implementation in Czech Rep
September 15, 2010 | 02:29am CEToriginalThe first e-mobile office in Prague 13, cooperation with cities, a seminar held on September 16 in Prague, Open Days in Brussels, electric car Tazzari...
read moreCzech Foundry Association: China foundry companies aim to purchase Czech know-how
September 15, 2010 | 02:16am CEToriginalThey have been offering money for training and internships of their staff to the Czech companies. Alleged barter for contracts from the Expo fair in Shanghai, refusal to cooperate...
read moreCzech government began to solve issue of fraudulent speedometer manipulations
September 15, 2010 | 02:10am CEToriginalThere was an expert group appointed composing of 12 people who met last week. The representatives of the group, possible complications...
read moreDirect prepared subsidized insurance for seasonal drivers and motorists operating in Czech Rep only
September 15, 2010 | 01:49am CEToriginalThe discount, excess for breaching the exception, the extension of bonus insurance free of charge, a navigation for CZK 1 in September for contracts over CZK 4,000...
read moreDynavix expanding abroad, planning to enter markets outside Europe
September 15, 2010 | 01:34am CEToriginalAfter Slovakia and Poland, the company will sell navigations in Germany as well. Further expansion directions, voice commands from celebrities, special navigations for trucks...
read moreCLFA requires amendment of Consumer Credit Act, which has not come into force yet
September 15, 2010 | 01:26am CEToriginalThe reason is the inclusion of financial leasing in the law, which is beyond the EU directive and will bring complications to the leasing companies...
read moreMSV Brno: Swedish companies looking for partners from automotive industry in Czech Rep and Slovakia
September 15, 2010 | 01:16am CEToriginalThese are primarily manufacturers of aluminium profiles and components for automobiles, for example, companies Profil Gruppen, Auto Tube, Automatlego, ACP or ATAB...
read moreCCS: Fuel prices in Czech Rep changed slightly last week
September 15, 2010 | 12:59am CEToriginalWhile petrol was slightly more expensive, the price of diesel went down. Details of price movements and the current prices...
read moreBrembo to enter mid-premium segment, building plant in Czech Republic
September 14, 2010 | 05:20am CEToriginalThe manufacturer of braking systems for supersport and exclusive cars will invest in Ostrava. The amount of investments, contracts, production launching, expected revenues...
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