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TPCA prepares for production of new-generation mini cars

November 14, 2013 | 11:19pm CEToriginal
Temporary cessation of production, modernization of lines, replacement of technologies, amount of investments, recruitment of agency staff, the production plan for 2013...
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For Elektron Motion 2013: First e-mobility fair to be held in Czech Rep

November 14, 2013 | 11:12pm CEToriginal
Location, date, nomenclature (EVs, HEVs, infrastructure), accompanying program, simultaneous exhibitions, exhibitors...
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AutoBinck became Skoda dealer

November 13, 2013 | 11:24pm CEToriginal
It is the first brand of the Volkswagen Group in the company portfolio. Country, city, location and history of the Auto Palace showroom, results of the retail division in 2012...
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Admosphere: Some carmakers increase advertising investments in sales in Czech Rep, Ford doubled them

November 13, 2013 | 11:05pm CEToriginal
On the contrary, Kia has decreased advertising expenses by one third. Investments of carmakers/importers in Q1-3 2013, profitability...
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KOH-I-NOOR also plans to grow through acquisitions

November 13, 2013 | 10:54pm CEToriginal
Negotiations with the owners of the two companies, KOH-I-NOOR Ponas strategy in the near future, the upcoming production in Bulgaria...
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Auto Charouz makes big changes in car sales in Czech Rep

November 13, 2013 | 12:37am CEToriginal
These relate to more than 10 sites and most to Ford and Suzuki brands. Details, abandonment a dealership in one city...
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Olfin Car opened first Skoda dealership according to new concept in Czech Rep

November 13, 2013 | 12:28am CEToriginal
In fact, it is the second showroom of a new architectural design. Location of both sales and service centres...
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Ford introduced new concept for showrooms in Europe

November 13, 2013 | 12:09am CEToriginal
The first showroom in the Czech Republic, rebranding also because of the Vignale program, premium products and services, timing...
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Volkswagen offers discount on CNG vehicles and extended warranty for CZK 1 in Czech Rep

November 12, 2013 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
The amount of the Blue Bonus, CNG drive more advantageous than diesel already during purchase, 4-year warranty to selected models free of charge, the validity of both offers...
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Honda withdrew license to one dealer in Czech Rep, including service

November 12, 2013 | 12:24am CEToriginal
The dealer filed a complaint against the carmaker to the UOHS and a court action. The circumstances are unclear, but probably related to corruption. The company and the city, other released locations...
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Havex continues to expand in Czech Rep, entered other cities

November 12, 2013 | 12:06am CEToriginal
The company has expanded its network of Skoda dealerships and sub-dealerships to 12 locations. Affected companies and sites, business and financial results...
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Porsche E-Mobility: Porsche launches activities in e-mobility in Czech Rep

November 11, 2013 | 11:53pm CEToriginal
Charging stations at dealerships, the first plug-in model Panamera S E-Hybrid, mobile application Porsche Car Connect, other plug-in HEVs...
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Three executives of Hyundai resigned from office because of quality problems

November 11, 2013 | 11:45pm CEToriginal
The head of R&D Kwon Moon-sik is among them. The connection with recall actions, the fall in the ranking of quality by J.D. Power...
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Thirty-four HEVs and five EVs registered in Czech Rep in October

November 11, 2013 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
The registry newly included 76 vehicles powered by CNG and 57 cars by LPG. Leaders of alternative drives, the first electric car from BMW...
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Olfin Car left another city in Czech Rep

November 11, 2013 | 12:28am CEToriginal
Currently, Olfin Car has been operating in only two towns in eastern Bohemia. Location, change of the owner of the sub-dealership...
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Kozub (Home Credit): Intervention of central bank to raise prices of cars imported to Czech Rep, but not drastically

November 11, 2013 | 12:19am CEToriginal
On the contrary, the weaker koruna is good news for Czech manufacturers. Statements of PwC, Skoda Auto and SDA...
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Vodohospodarske stavby Teplice became new client of Arval

November 11, 2013 | 12:10am CEToriginal
Arval will rent vehicles to the construction company under operating lease. The number of vehicles, brands and models...
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Top Centrum Car opened Audi Terminal in Czech Rep

November 11, 2013 | 12:04am CEToriginal
Investment financing, moving the Audi dealership, doubling the capacity of the service centre, service for CNG cars and EVs, HR, use of the original showroom...
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Nissan received 10 orders for Leaf in Czech Rep and Slovakia during first six months

November 10, 2013 | 10:51pm CEToriginal
Dealers in Bratislava and Prague, new Czech record of an electric car in the distance travelled within 24 hours...
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Volkswagen introduced service application for smart phones in Czech Rep

November 10, 2013 | 10:44pm CEToriginal
Use for car and van owners, frequency of updates, mobility features and services (parking, service shops, assistance, e-manual, dictionary)...
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CzechBus 2013: Third year of fair to show 18 bus brands

November 10, 2013 | 10:35pm CEToriginal
Exhibition space, exhibits including electric and CNG buses, components and service equipment, an accompanying program (conferences, workshops)...
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Renocar made changes in its portfolio of brands

November 8, 2013 | 12:48am CEToriginal
However, the company still operates in two Czech cities. The affected brands and showrooms, sales and financial results in 2012...
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Skoda Snowman: Czech Rep and Spain reportedly competing for production of large SUV

November 8, 2013 | 12:41am CEToriginal
According to the carmaker, the final decision on the production location of the new SUV has not been made yet. Considered plants and their products...
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Visteon sold Climate Division to its JV in Korea

November 8, 2013 | 12:34am CEToriginal
The transaction also includes plants in the Czech Republic. Price, factories concerned, HR, products and clients, renaming, the new website...
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AGC Automotive wants to become leader in production of automotive glass in Europe, to expand its biggest plant

November 6, 2013 | 03:10am CEToriginal
A new hall in the Czech Republic, the amount of investment, timing, HR, local and global clients, new orders, R&D, reduction of capital of the Czech plant...
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