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2014 Prague Motor Show: So far 36 brands confirmed, Mazda dropped out

September 16, 2014 | 11:37pm CEToriginal
Among the exhibitors are NH Car, Auto Jarov, Dajbych, Domansky or Auto-Moto Riegger. Presented brands and models, accompanying program...
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GM wants to lay off 500 people in Russia

September 16, 2014 | 10:06pm CEToriginal
Severance pay for voluntary departure from the factory in St. Petersburg, a decline in production of Opel cars in the autumn, declining Russian market...
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ZF to sell stake in one JV and buy TRW

September 16, 2014 | 05:37am CEToriginal
The joint venture and buyer of the share, price of the TRW acquisition, ZF+TRW profile, activities of both companies in the Czech Republic...
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BMW Group to replace head in Czech Rep

September 15, 2014 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
Distributor of BMW and Mini cars on the Czech market will be led by a manager of the regional headquarters for CEE+SEE. Josef Reiter...
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Volksbank and DZ Bank selling VB-Leasing, buyer found in Poland, Romania and Czech Rep

September 15, 2014 | 03:56am CEToriginal
The new owners of leasing companies, profile of VB Leasing CZ (products, partners, results in 2013, HR, project Proresale Cash)...
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Code of Ethics: Several companies closed Hyundai dealership

September 15, 2014 | 03:48am CEToriginal
These are mainly multi-brand dealers. The firms concerned and vacant showrooms, fluctuation in the Czech dealer network in 2013-2014...
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One Peugeot dealer in Czech Rep built huge complex and expanded portfolio with five brands

September 15, 2014 | 03:31am CEToriginal
The company, location, parameters of the premises, the investment implementation delay, new brands, services including fast service shop and restaurant...
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Auto Charouz ceased sale of one brand

September 12, 2014 | 05:06am CEToriginal
The company also terminated a dealership of another brand in one city in the Czech Republic. The brands concerned, new dealers...
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Auto Design Prague 2014: Next annual conference on automotive design to take place in Czech Rep

September 12, 2014 | 04:23am CEToriginal
Among the speakers will be the designers of Ferrari, Volvo, Jaguar, Skoda, Citroen, Qoros, Varroc or Dassault Systemes. An exhibition of graduate works...
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Skoda Auto seeking manager for Czech market representation

September 10, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
Recently, the team of Skoda Auto Czech Republic has been strengthened by a manager with experience from several carmakers. Concerned posts, details...
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Citroen named new product managers in Czech Rep

September 10, 2014 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
One will be in charge of C models, the other one of DS models and commercial vehicles. Details...
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Daimler to change production system of Mercedes-Benz cars

September 10, 2014 | 11:37pm CEToriginal
Growth in the number of models on one line, drop of competencies of plant managers, cost savings, investments in reorganization in Germany, new models...
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Opel Flex Lease: Opel began offering operating lease for consumers in Czech Rep

September 9, 2014 | 11:27pm CEToriginal
The models, engines and equipment, financial partner, rental period, mileage limit, prices...
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Tukas Group to unify corporate identity of its companies

September 9, 2014 | 10:54pm CEToriginal
The group includes three companies operating dealerships and service shops of six brands and a provider of operating lease. The company hired a new manager for it...
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Citroen began providing service contract included in price of new cars in Czech Rep

September 9, 2014 | 10:49pm CEToriginal
The models, above-standard coverage, the C4 Cactus with innovative components from TRW or Rehau, a loan with the parameters of operating lease...
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Ford New Deal: Ford to cancel subdealer network in Czech Rep

September 8, 2014 | 11:51pm CEToriginal
However, some agents will become dealers and their number will thus increase. Plan for the service network, the flagship dealerships Ford Store and Transit Center network...
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Sales of cars and vans in Russia fell by 25.8% in August

September 8, 2014 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
The accelerated pace of decline, the reasons and influences, results for eight months, the market share growth of Skoda brand and Volkswagen Group, AEB outlook for 2014...
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Fukoku wants to make Czech Rep major manufacturing hub for Europe

September 8, 2014 | 03:05am CEToriginal
Location of the factory, amount of investments, HR, timing, products, clients, deliveries to aftermarket...
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Perrin: Peugeot continues to modernize dealer network in Czech Rep

September 8, 2014 | 02:58am CEToriginal
New Blue Box showrooms in 2013-2015, sales results and plans, activities in service, used cars, new models...
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Volkswagen to cut production in Russia

September 8, 2014 | 02:48am CEToriginal
Concerned factory also producing Skoda cars, the term of the downtime, revised production plan for 2014, an investment plan in the country...
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Skoda Auto to have new head of purchasing

September 5, 2014 | 12:35am CEToriginal
He is coming to the Czech carmaker from Seat. The current member of the Board at Skoda Auto for purchase Karlheinz Hell...
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Volkswagen All-Inclusive: VW tests operating lease for consumers in Czech Rep

September 5, 2014 | 12:23am CEToriginal
Available models in the pilot phase, the rental period, the mileage limit, insurance, rates, options (colour, participation in accident insurance)...
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2014 Prague Motor Show: Greatest exhibition place to belong to NH Car

September 5, 2014 | 12:10am CEToriginal
This Prague dealer will show 45 vehicles of four brands in an area of 600 m2. Other exhibitors, newly confirmed brands, presented models...
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New manager strengthened one BMW dealer in Czech Rep

September 3, 2014 | 11:24pm CEToriginal
He has experience with several premium brands. The company, manager, his profile...
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SDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 20.2% in August 2014

September 3, 2014 | 11:14pm CEToriginal
The growth was driven by Volkswagen, Hyundai, Ford, Opel, Dacia, Skoda and Seat brands. The decrease in van segment and growth of trucks...
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