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One million vehicles produced and the second strongest month of the year

In the first three quarters of this year, a total of 1,089,416 passenger vehicles were assembled on the lines of domestic passenger car manufacturers, only 0.7% less year-on-year. The million-vehicle mark was thus broken again in September, which became the second strongest production month of this year after June with a total of 135,983 cars. The nine-month production figures in other segments were as follows: buses 4,114 units (+27.8%), trucks 873 (-22.1%), motorcycles 567 (-31.1%), trailers up to 3.5t 11,773 units (-4.9%) and trailers over 3.5t 1,593 units (+2.8%). Electric vehicles showed a significant year-on-year increase in production by 102.7% – a total of 162,264 units of purely electric vehicles and 48,242 units of pl ...

Summer vehicle production exceeded last year’s level

From the beginning of the year to the end of August, a total of 953,433 passenger cars were assembled on the lines of domestic passenger car manufacturers, 2.1% less year-on-year. Despite the plant-wide holidays the production of the summer months of July and August brought higher ye ...

Toyota to launch production of new battery electric vehicle in Kolín. Great news for the Czech automotive industry

The Czech automotive industry is reaching another major milestone. Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has announced that it will start production of its new battery electric vehicle at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic (TMMCZ) plant in Kolín and will also build capacity for the assembl ...

New EU-US customs agreement supports de-escalation, we await its details

The Automotive Industry Association welcomes the conclusion of a new tariff agreement between the European Union and the United States as a step towards de-escalating trade tensions that have created uncertainty on both sides of the Atlantic in recent months. While the 15% tarif ...

Three-quarters of a million vehicles produced in the first half of the year, a fifth of them with electric drive

In the first half of 2025, a total of 747,428 passenger cars were assembled on the lines of domestic manufacturers, 3.5% less year-on-year. In June itself, production already showed a significant year-on-year increase of 11.4%. Higher year-on-year value ...

Central and East European automotive sector’s collective voice strengthened as ACEA Automotive Hub launches

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in collaboration with the national automotive associations in Czechia, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, is pleased to announce the launch of the ACEA Central and Eastern European Automotive Hub (“the Hub”). ...

Vehicle production erases losses from the beginning of the year

In the first five months of 2025, a total of 611,160 passenger cars were produced in the Czech Republic, i.e. 6.3% less than in the same period in 2024. In May alone, total production has almost stabilized and approached the results of last year. The electric vehicle segment continue ...

Record production and stable growth: the Czech automotive industry will continue to drive the economy in the years to come

Record production, year-on-year export growth of 3.1% and total sales reaching almost CZK 1.6 trillion – these are the key indicators characterising the development of the Automotive Industry Association member companies in 2024. These results reaffirm the high competitiveness of th ...

Memorandum between the Ministry of Transport and the Czech car industry opens the way for further development of autonomous transport

The Ministry of Transport, the Automotive Industry Association and the Association of Car Importers have jointly signed a memorandum defining the main directions for the further development of autonomous mobility in the Czech Republic. The signing ceremony took place within the frame ...

April another record month for electric vehicle production

In the first four months, a total of 490,868 passenger vehicles were completed on the lines of domestic manufacturers, down 7.6% year-on-year. The motorcycle segment also recorded lower production results, with 238 units produced. On the other hand, the prod ...

Czech Republic paves the way for autonomous driving: the President signed a key amendment to the law

On 24 April 2025, the President of the Republic signed an amendment to the law that creates a clear legislative framework for the operation of autonomous vehicles on Czech roads. The amendment will allow the operation of vehicles equipped with SAE Level 3 au ...

Lower quarterly production, record month for EV production

In the first quarter, a total of 372,334 road vehicles were produced by domestic automotive companies, down 7% year-on-year. The largest part of the production was passenger cars, which rolled off the production lines at 366,510 units, followed by 1,321 buses, 277 trucks, 169 motorcy ...

US tariffs will hurt carmakers, their suppliers and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic

The Automotive Industry Association expresses its serious concern about the announcement by the US President to impose additional tariffs of 25% on all non-US manufactured vehicles. These duties, which are due to come into force on 3 April, pose a direct thr ...

Lower production intensity continues in February

In the first two months of this year, a total of 234,341 passenger cars were completed on the lines of domestic manufacturers, i.e. 11% fewer vehicles year-on-year. Production of motorcycles was also lower, with 101 units produced. On the other hand, product ...

Second round of the strategic dialogue on the future of the European automotive industry

The Automotive Industry Association welcomes the discussion on a more pragmatic approach to decarbonisation and appreciates the recognition of the urgent need to address the senseless penalties for the impending failure to meet the 2025 and 2026 targets, but also points to ...

Start of the year with a cool production dynamics

In the first month of this year, 14% fewer passenger vehicles rolled off the lines of domestic manufacturers year-on-year, namely 113,826 units. The production of motorcycles also recorded lower production values, with 47 units produced. On the other hand, the pr ...

Suppliers for Car of the Year 2025 in the Czech Republic

The Automotive Industry Association presents companies that, within the framework of the twenty-ninth year of the Car of the Year 2025 in the Czech Republic survey, have been awarded the right to use the prestigious designation “Supplier for the Car of the ...

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