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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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European Commission inspected BMW for suspected cartel
October 24, 2017 | 12:12am CEToriginalDaimler, who had apparently pointed out to a possible cartel, recently asked the EC for immunity...
read moreTavares (PSA) signalled cost reductions in Opel
October 24, 2017 | 12:07am CEToriginalProduction costs in Opel factories are at least 50% higher than in the PSA´s French plants…
read moreJedteVolit.cz: SmileCar, Rekola, Liftago offered discounted or free transport to polls in Czechia
October 23, 2017 | 11:15pm CEToriginalDetails of the special offers of these three startups, available locations, the profile of SmileCar and its partners...
read moreTesla dismissed hundreds of employees
October 20, 2017 | 01:28am CEToriginalHowever, it did not disclose the exact number. Estimates, affected positions, declared reasons, production of Model 3 in Q3...
read moreCourt did not start to deal with alleged manipulation of orders of Czech Post
October 20, 2017 | 12:45am CEToriginalAmong the accused are Agrotec and some of its employees. Reasons, next date, preferred supplier, a football tickets offer, a comment by Agrofert...
read moreVauxhall to cut 9% of jobs in UK
October 18, 2017 | 11:20pm CEToriginalOpel's British division intends to reduce the number of staff through volunteer departures. Location, reasons, timing, models affected...
read moreHavex bought former Škoda dealer
October 15, 2017 | 11:35pm CEToriginalIt is now running an authorized service centre of this Czech brand. Firm, facility location, new owner's intentions...
read moreMBtech Engineering Day 2017: MBtech organizes open days for developers in Czechia
October 15, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalR&D centres in Pilsen and Prague will be open to potential employees. Dates, presentation of the autonomous car Link & Go, vacancies...
read moreMann+Hummel to move part of its production from Czechia to Bosnia and Herzegovina
October 12, 2017 | 04:00am CEToriginalReasons, products, production plans for 2017-2018, clients, new head of one of the Czech plants...
read moreStackmann: Volkswagen plans to shrink dealer network in Europe and launch online sales
October 12, 2017 | 03:44am CEToriginalThe company responds to a change in consumer behaviour in the digital age. Targets to increase the profitability and effectiveness of dealerships...
read more2017 Prague Motor Show: 25 exhibitors presented 45 brands of cars, moped cars
October 8, 2017 | 11:53pm CEToriginalAmong them were dealers, manufacturers, independent dealers and car rentals. Other exhibitors, car novelties, test drives, Mini Autosalon for kids...
read moreOne Fiat dealership in Czechia hit by fire
October 4, 2017 | 02:13am CEToriginalNobody was injured. The company and its other activities, location of the showroom, extent and amount of damage...
read moreMédea Research: Sales of new cars in Czechia increased by 14.4% in August 2017, registrations dropped
October 4, 2017 | 01:50am CEToriginalSales growth was driven by Škoda, Ford, VW, Dacia and Seat. Kia was not successful. Development in vans, significant decline in special-purpose registrations, eight-month results...
read moreŠkoda to assemble Karoq at two locations in Central Europe
October 1, 2017 | 11:56pm CEToriginalPlants, line changes, timing, engines, equipment packages, prices…
read moreAutodata: Sales of light vehicles in US dropped by 1.9% in August
October 1, 2017 | 11:17pm CEToriginalWhile demand for cars fell, demand for vans and pickups increased. Automakers' results, Hurricane Harvey's impact, sales for 8 months...
read moreSales of Volkswagen Group up by 4.3% in July
October 1, 2017 | 10:49pm CEToriginalThird growth in a row, demand in individual markets, growth in all major regions, sales of individual brands, results in seven months...
read moreSDA: 262 HEVs and 24 EVs registered in Czechia in July
October 1, 2017 | 10:21pm CEToriginalThere were 178 CNG-powered vehicles and 120 LPG vehicles added to the registry. Leaders of alternative drives, results for 7 months...
read moreFord Motor to suspend production in five plants
September 28, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalLocations, timing, reasons, HR, Ford and Lincoln models concerned, inventory...
read moreCar of the year 2018 in Czech Rep: Poll to get back to traditional and well-established format
September 25, 2017 | 12:20am CEToriginalJury consisting only of motoring journalists, jury expansion, public voting in categories, cancellation of nomination fee, a higher number of nominated vehicles, start of the competition…
read more7 Days of Peugeot: Peugeot holds traditional weekly campaign with preferential car prices in Czechia
September 23, 2017 | 09:40pm CEToriginalDate, models and prices offered, winter tires for free when using funding, nearly 20-year history of the campaign, results in January...
read moreOpel 500: Opel organizes another annual campaign accompanied by offer of 500 cars with benefits and price discounts
September 23, 2017 | 07:44pm CEToriginalDate, declared discount amounts, free roof rack, winter tires free of charge with funding used, Opel VIP membership fidelity program, micro booths…
read moreToyota Weekend: Toyota holds two-day campaign with by wide range of benefits in Czechia
September 17, 2017 | 12:36pm CEToriginalDates, models, opening hours, dealers' discounted offers by up to CZK 90,000…
read moreVolkswagen Driving Day 2017: Volkswagen holds 3rd annual autodrome test drives in Czechia
September 17, 2017 | 11:46am CEToriginalLocations, dates, car and van fleet, models including EVs and 4x4 vehicles, skid-driving school with the interested’s own vehicles, Volkswagen Hero course, accompanying program for the whole family, website…
read moreOpel Insignia GSi Sports Tourer: Opel revealed first photos of sporty Insignia in estate version
September 15, 2017 | 01:11am CEToriginalEngines, chassis, all-wheel drive with Torque Vectoring, brakes, tires, eight-speed automatic transmission, suppliers...
read moreAutodrom Most extended cooperation with Kia
September 14, 2017 | 10:30pm CEToriginalRenewal of the car fleet for safe driving courses and management, models, supplier-dealer, length of the new contract...
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