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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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BMW announced tender for new dealership in Czech Rep
August 2, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalThis is a recurring selection procedure. Location, original winner, reasons, requirements, timing...
read moreUniqa succeeded in tender of one leasing company in Czech Rep
August 2, 2017 | 08:33pm CEToriginalDetails of the order, number of vehicles covered, insurance premium, timing, previous partner for damage liability...
read moreSDA: Demand for EVs, HEVs and LPG vehicles in Czech Rep doubled in H1
August 2, 2017 | 08:21pm CEToriginalOn the other hand, the interest in CNG cars and vans declined slightly. Registrations in June, leaders of alternative drives...
read moreVolkswagen Group sales up by 4.2% in June
August 1, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalSecond growth in a row, demand in individual markets, growth in all major regions, sales of individual brands, results in H1, comment...
read moreACEA: Car sales in EU rose by 2.1% in June
July 31, 2017 | 11:29pm CEToriginalSecond growth in a row, results in individual countries, demand in Central Europe, sales of automakers, results in H1...
read moreMedea Research: Sales of new cars in Czech Rep up by 16.4% in June 2017
July 31, 2017 | 11:08pm CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Skoda, VW, Dacia, Seat, Ford, Toyota, Hyundai and Peugeot. Development in vans, significant decline in purpose registrations, results in H1...
read moreLMC Automotive: Car sales in Western Europe rose by 1.4% in June
July 30, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalDemand in individual countries, a fall in five states, the impact of working days, self-registrations, results in H1, commentary and outlook for 2017...
read moreSales of Skoda cars grew by 6.5% in June
July 30, 2017 | 11:47pm CEToriginalThis is the 19th growth in a row. Sales in individual countries, growth in RIC markets, interest in individual models, results in H1, comment...
read moreTwo Hyundai dealerships closed in Czech Rep
July 28, 2017 | 12:40am CEToriginalOne dealership changed the operator. Companies, locations, timing...
read moreSDA: New car registrations in Czech Rep grew by 3.6% in June
July 28, 2017 | 12:09am CEToriginalGrowth was driven by Dacia, Skoda, Toyota, Mercedes, Hyundai and Peugeot. Second growth in a row, development in commercial vehicles, results in H1...
read moreOne manager left AutoMax Group
July 27, 2017 | 12:04am CEToriginalHis profile, position, further direction, successor, company profile and brands represented...
read moreOne manager to leave Porsche Czech Republic
July 23, 2017 | 11:57pm CEToriginalFor several years, he has led one of the Volkswagen Group brands. His next direction, successor, timing...
read moreMitsubishi Motors gained giant contract for hybrids in Europe
July 23, 2017 | 11:34pm CEToriginalThe automaker delivered the vehicles within the Green Investment Scheme by under the Kyoto Protocol. Country, client, model, number of cars…
read moreContinental looks for dozens of people for plant in Czech Rep
July 20, 2017 | 11:43pm CEToriginalLocation, HR, reasons, positions, products and clients...
read moreMercedes on Stock: Mercedes-Benz launched microsite with stock vans in Czech Rep
July 20, 2017 | 11:05pm CEToriginalNumber of vehicles offered including passenger versions, filtering options, benefits, stock car offer...
read moreCSU: Car prices in Czech Rep increased in June 2017
July 19, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginalPrices of both new and used cars went up, the same applies to motorcycles. Increased service prices, cheaper spare parts, detailed data, year-on-year development...
read moreVolkswagen appointed new head of Skoda sales
July 10, 2017 | 01:21am CEToriginalWerner Eichhorn will move to a different position within the group. A new board member of Skoda Auto for sales and marketing comes from Porsche Holding Salzburg...
read moreACEA: Car sales in EU rose by 7.6% in May
July 3, 2017 | 11:34pm CEToriginalReturn to growth, results in individual countries, demand in Central Europe, automakers' sales...
read moreSDA: 270 HEVs and 36 EVs registered in Czech Rep in May
July 2, 2017 | 11:49pm CEToriginal284 CNG-powered cars and 119 LPG cars were added to the registry. Leaders of alternative drives, first Mini hybrid, results over 5 months...
read moreLMC Automotive: Sales in Western Europe up by 7% in May
June 30, 2017 | 06:50am CEToriginalDemand in individual countries, drop in four states, results in 5 months, comment...
read moreSales of Volkswagen Group up by 3.1% in May
June 30, 2017 | 06:37am CEToriginalFirst growth after one month drop, demand in individual markets, growth in all major regions, sale of individual brands, results in 5 months, comment...
read moreDaimler prepares investment in Czech Rep
June 29, 2017 | 01:22am CEToriginalLocation, distribution and retail division, demand for Mercedes-AMG cars, management of the new regional headquarters for Central Europe...
read moreSales of Skoda cars rose by 2.4% in May
June 29, 2017 | 01:10am CEToriginalThis is the 18th growth in a row. Sales in individual markets, growth in Russia, decline in China, interest in individual models, sale of the Kodiaq SUV for the first three months, comment...
read moreCar sales in Germany rose by 12.9% in May
June 29, 2017 | 12:52am CEToriginalProduction and export also recorded growth. Impact of working days, demand for individual brands, orders, results for five months...
read moreEurop Assistance succeeded in LeasePlan's tender for car assistance provider in Czech Rep
June 28, 2017 | 12:11am CEToriginalScope of services, timing, previous partner of leasing company...
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