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Helicar expanded fleet of trucks with first Euro 6 vehicles

February 26, 2013 | 12:02am CEToriginal
The brand and model, number of vehicles, references, new client Iveco, expansion into Asia...
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French government does not plan to enter PSA Peugeot Citroen

February 25, 2013 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
The carmaker reported a record net loss of EUR 5 billion in 2012 along with a sales slump by 16.5%...
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Upcoming Skoda MPV and SUV might be based on Volkswagen models

February 25, 2013 | 12:27am CEToriginal
Models on the MQB platform in 2014, 2015 and 2016 – Fabia III/Rapid Hatchback, Roomster II/C-MPV, Skoda D-SUV/VW CrossBlue Concept, Superb III...
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Malecha: Mini wants to further grow in Czech Rep in 2013

February 25, 2013 | 12:17am CEToriginal
Record year 2012, new Paceman (price, equipment), Mini Hatch III with five doors, extension of the event 'Mini graduates', Cool packets for free, new service point...
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Frankische to increase production in Czech Rep, in largest plant in world

February 25, 2013 | 12:09am CEToriginal
Location, new hall, HR, sales development, expansion of R&D department, clients – premium and exclusive car brands...
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Opel to start selling Adam in Czech Rep and Slovakia during 'Opel 24 Hours' event

February 24, 2013 | 11:54pm CEToriginal
The date, roof racks and assistance service for free, the competition for the best-selling model for the weekend, Adam from CZK 249,900, equipment and engines...
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Brano prepares joint venture in Russia

February 22, 2013 | 12:06am CEToriginal
The planned expansion in China, the start of production in South Africa, new orders from Lear, Benteler, Faurecia, Magna and carmakers, global projects, 2012 results and plan for 2013...
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Tatra faces distraint, proposal filed by Czech billionaire Jaroslav Strnad

February 21, 2013 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
The amount of the debt, Tatra’s value, the date of the auction, the starting price, the continued production, the volume of orders...
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Volvo Trucks created post of Commercial Director in Czech Rep

February 21, 2013 | 11:46pm CEToriginal
So far, sales representatives have fallen directly under the General Manager. Vladimir Sklar has been appointed to the new post, previously...
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Mercedes-Benz recorded second strongest January in history in Czech Rep in 2013

February 21, 2013 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
Dealers concluded over 300 contracts on new passenger cars, mostly to production. A range of compact models will be expanded with the CLA a GLC/GLA…
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Skoda Auto expects steady sales in Czech Rep in 2013

February 21, 2013 | 12:42am CEToriginal
The result in 2012, market share, interest in various models, plan for the year 2013...
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Composite Components to expand production in Czech Rep

February 21, 2013 | 12:21am CEToriginal
Location, details of investment, timing, HR, results in 2012, products and clients...
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Nissan opened new dealership in Olomouc

February 21, 2013 | 12:14am CEToriginal
A partner who has gained another brand, location of the showroom, former dealership in the city, Nissan’s dealer plan in the Czech Republic for 2013...
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Single day: Mitsubishi prepared one-day event in Czech Rep with discounts up to CZK 250,000

February 21, 2013 | 12:07am CEToriginal
The event is a week prior to the traditional campaign of Opel 24 hours with similar parameters. Dates, differences, microsites...
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Reiter: BMW to sell i3 electric car only in two CEE countries, including Czech Rep

February 20, 2013 | 02:03am CEToriginal
Record year 2012, the leading brand in the premium segment as well as on Facebook, new models in 2013, active reception for servicing...
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Anvis wants to expand its plant in Czech Rep, only one in Central Europe

February 20, 2013 | 01:51am CEToriginal
Location, scale of investment, two stages, new presses, timing, HR, products and clients, new orders including GM D2 platform...
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DHL to collect components from dozens of Porsche suppliers in Czech Rep and Slovakia

February 20, 2013 | 01:43am CEToriginal
Sorting in a cross-dock in Mlada Boleslav, contract length, traffic volume, components for production and aftersales, other clients of DHL...
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Skoda Octavia Combi III to offer 4x4 drive from beginning

February 20, 2013 | 01:32am CEToriginal
Increase in sizes and trunk, CNG instead of LPG, Haldex 5, adaptive chassis, a space in the trunk on the roof rack...
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Wustenrot recorded growth in demand for liability insurance in Czech Rep in 2012

February 20, 2013 | 01:22am CEToriginal
An increase in the portfolio of contracts, a microsite for online sales, Opel Insurance, autumn campaign, a continuing 30% bonus for drivers with 2 years without accidents...
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Car sales in Europe down by 8.5% in January, at lowest level since 1990

February 20, 2013 | 01:14am CEToriginal
Some countries and carmakers registered double-digit declines. Skoda with a slight drop in sales increased its market share...
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KOH-I-NOOR Ponas to expand production in Czech Rep by 2015

February 19, 2013 | 12:51am CEToriginal
Location, a new hall, the amount of investment, new technologies, the shift to larger units, HR, a new R&D centre, collaboration with universities, Tier 1 customers...
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Auto Pokorny opened Hyundai dealership in Brno

February 19, 2013 | 12:42am CEToriginal
The company has thus extended its portfolio with a third brand. Location, size of the showroom, website, the second Hyundai Exclusive Partner in the Czech Republic...
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Skoda GreenFuture: Green goals for production, products and dealerships by 2018

February 19, 2013 | 12:36am CEToriginal
Reducing the consumption of energy, water and CO2/VOC emissions, the GreenOffice team, models below 100 g CO2/km, a new Schuler PXL press in Mlada Boleslav...
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Renault wants to attack fleet customers in Czech Rep with Fluence sedan

February 19, 2013 | 12:20am CEToriginal
Prices after facelift, higher level of equipment at a lower price, R-Link Store, Garance+ Profi service contracts, plans for 2013...
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BMW to recall X5 vehicles for service due to brake booster

February 19, 2013 | 12:01am CEToriginal
Number of cars in the U.S., years of production, concerned engine, possible risks, the probable global recall...
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