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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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Car sales in Europe rose by 10.8% in March, by 9.2% in Q1
April 19, 2010 | 05:02am CEToriginalComparison with the pre-crisis year of 2008, the effect of scrap bonus, results in individual countries, results of individual brands...
read moreToyota suspended sales and production of Lexus GX 460 worldwide
April 19, 2010 | 04:56am CEToriginalThis applies to the United States, Russia and the Middle East. No corrective action has been decided yet. Mazda also has problems with the model Mazda3/Axela...
read moreUOHS cancelled tender of Ceska posta for purchase of vans for CZK 300 million
April 16, 2010 | 12:56am CEToriginalThe reason is are serious mistakes in tender documents. A winner of the tender, A. Charouz appealed against the decision. A new tender...
read moreDomansky in April: Electronic health book and six airbags in the price of a new car
April 15, 2010 | 08:50pm CEToriginalThe action relates to a branch in Zdiby near Prague, where the company offers the car brands Peugeot, Citroen, Hyundai and Volkswagen...
read moreSkoda Auto considering moving assembly of Roomster from Kvasiny to Vrchlabi
April 15, 2010 | 08:31pm CEToriginalThe Roomster would thus relinquish place to expanding production of the models Yeti and Superb/Superb Combi in Kvasiny. Utilization of both plants...
read moreHyundai reached agreement with workers from Nosovice on wage clause in existing collective agreement
April 15, 2010 | 08:20pm CEToriginalAverage salaries will rise by 7% from April, annual bonus will reach 50% of salary, for extra shifts a bonus of CZK 400 will be paid. However, the increase is for 2009 as well...
read moreAAA Auto registers growing interest in recovery of commercial vehicles, sales rose by 21% in Q1
April 15, 2010 | 08:11pm CEToriginalEntrepreneurs often exchange their newish delivery van for an older one. AAA Auto responds to increased demand for LCVs by an increase in purchase prices by up to 20%...
read moreTPCA signed new collective agreement with unions
April 15, 2010 | 07:51pm CEToriginalThe agreement, in addition to increase in tariff wages, an additional pay for an extra shift and a bonus, also includes a commitment that TPCA will not dismiss for redundancy until...
read moreChinese carmaker Gonow entered Czech and Slovak markets
April 15, 2010 | 01:34am CEToriginalImporter for Central Europe, dealer network, two models—pick-up and SUV, financing, power units including LPG, parts of equipment and prices...
read morePrazska energetika itends to participate in eMobility development in Czech Rep
April 15, 2010 | 01:26am CEToriginalCEZ is making the biggest progress; E.ON is rather CNG oriented for the present. Legislative and other problems in the Czech Republic, E.ON’s test projects with BMW and Volkswagen in Germany...
read moreMitsubishi expects growth sales in Czech Rep and Slovakia in 2010
April 15, 2010 | 01:04am CEToriginalIn 2009, sales and registrations for both markets fell by about 15%. Part of the cars was not sold via the importer...
read morePlzen-based car dealer Ricardo in insolvency
April 15, 2010 | 12:54am CEToriginalThe authorized dealer of passenger cars and commercial vehicles Fiat got into financial difficulties because of the crisis. The amount of debts, creditors, showroom...
read moreDaimler terminating part-time working hours in car production in Germany
April 15, 2010 | 12:43am CEToriginalRegarding trucks, the situation remains unchanged. Daimler plans to keep a stable number of employees this year or even slightly increase it…
read moreUniqa offers new customers bonus doubling and copying to full car insurance in Q2
April 15, 2010 | 12:29am CEToriginalIt is going to add the accident insurance for free. The number of clients in the car insurance in 2009 increased by...
read moreChrysler entered into three-year cooperation contract with NASA
April 15, 2010 | 12:11am CEToriginalBoth subjects will be sharing information on automotive technologies and space research. Details of the current and former cooperation...
read moreSeat spring service action: Inspection for CZK 99, discounts on spare parts, accessories and tires
April 14, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginalIn the case of fault detection and repair in service shop, is free tour. Parts, accessories and tires included in the action...
read moreToyota has suspended sales of Lexus GX 460 on U.S. market
April 14, 2010 | 11:49pm CEToriginalOn other markets it is not yet clear what the position of the carmaker will be. IHS Global Insight predicts that Toyota will have to...
read morePeugeot in April: Discount on models 207, 308 and Partner Tepee Holiday
April 14, 2010 | 11:39pm CEToriginalIn April, it is still possible to replace the used vehicle per contra for one of the selected diesel cars Peugeot with a bonus up to CZK 80,000...
read moreVolkswagen completed increase of its capital by issuing new shares
April 14, 2010 | 11:24pm CEToriginalThe emission of 65 million new preference shares has brought EUR 4.1 billion, which will serve to finance the takeover of the carmaker Porsche…
read morePrague eMobility Week: Exhibition of cars, motorbikes and bikes with electric drive; electric car owners meeting
April 14, 2010 | 12:53am CEToriginalAmong the exhibits will the electric cars Tesla Roadster and GEM (Global Electric Motorcars), the Toyota Prius hybrid and more...
read morePSA Peugeot Citroen allegedly found second partner for expansion in China
April 13, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThe French carmaker intends to increase sales in China by 30% in 2010. After the carmaker Dongfeng, Changan is to be the second partner...
read moreConsumer Reports: Lexus GX has problems with ESP, it may overturn
April 13, 2010 | 11:45pm CEToriginalThis big seven-seater SUV of the carmaker Toyota Motor is not sold in Europe though. Similar warnings were issued by the U.S. magazine in 2001 last time for the car...
read moreCzech network of tire and fast service shops Barum and Pneubox renamed to BestDrive
April 13, 2010 | 01:46am CEToriginalBestDrive has simultaneously expanded the offer of tire brands and services in its own and franchising premises, set up a loyalty program and launched spring services again...
read moreScuderia Praha to move Ferrari car sale in Prague
April 13, 2010 | 01:29am CEToriginalThis will occur a year and a half after sale of Maserati cars had been moved to a more attractive place. The new Ferrari showroom will be opened in...
read morePrices of cars sold on Czech market dropped by 0.5% m/m in March
April 13, 2010 | 01:13am CEToriginalLess expensive used cars became cheaper than new ones. However, prices of spare parts and service went up. Detailed info...
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