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Fiat-Chrysler prepared service program and free inspection of used cars in Czech Rep and Slovakia

May 28, 2012 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
Both offerings are part of a new loyalty program, “Loyalty Pays Off” and relate to cars older than two years...
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Grupo Antolin bought CML Innovative Technologies, including plant in Czech Rep

May 28, 2012 | 11:10pm CEToriginal
The company has thus strengthened in interior and exterior automotive lighting. CML’s profile, sales in 2011, customers…
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Opel prepares EV sized of Meriva

May 28, 2012 | 10:58pm CEToriginal
This will be another activity in alternative drives after the Ampera hybrid and HydroGen4 concept. Testing in Germany, the Mokka SUV under several brands...
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Other investors interested in Saab

May 28, 2012 | 10:51pm CEToriginal
Those are Asian companies in the energy field that want to continue with car production. Youngman has reportedly withdrawn its offer. Details...
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PSA to establish regional representation for Central Europe based in Czech Rep

May 28, 2012 | 03:02am CEToriginal
At the same time, importers of the Peugeot and Citroen brands in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary will be integrated. The related changes...
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Mazda started to provide 5-year warranty in price of new car in Slovakia

May 28, 2012 | 02:48am CEToriginal
Mazda and CarGarantie have thus expanded cooperation, as the five-year warranty has been only optional so far. Customers can save EUR 168 to 467. The situation in the Czech Republic...
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Opel to offer Ampera in Europcar car rental network

May 28, 2012 | 02:31am CEToriginal
The Ampera thus enters the segment of short-term leases. Germany and the Benelux will be first. Promotion, the situation in the Czech Republic and Slovakia…
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PSA to expand offer with new series of low-cost models under Peugeot brand

May 28, 2012 | 02:11am CEToriginal
The models will be intended for markets outside Western Europe. A new way of marking Peugeot passenger cars, the first low-cost model 301...
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Kia Motors and AkzoNobel extended cooperation in Europe for aftermarket

May 25, 2012 | 02:58am CEToriginal
Dealers will offer Kia owners a set called Stickerfix for repairs of minor damage to the body. Product details, price...
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BMW received fine for obstructing its cars imports into Switzerland

May 25, 2012 | 02:49am CEToriginal
Switzerland is not part of the European Economic Area, but it wanted to take advantage of it. The position of the local antitrust office and the carmaker...
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Suzuki launched Czech profile on Facebook

May 25, 2012 | 02:41am CEToriginal
It happened three years after the global profile creation. Addresses, numbers of supporters, the competition...
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Fourth plant to help increase production of Grupo Antolin in Czech Rep

May 23, 2012 | 10:32pm CEToriginal
The company is gradually starting production in Liberec. Moving of production, new hall and lines, growth by 2014, existing and new contracts...
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Mazda MX-5 IV to come in 2015 under Alfa Romeo brand as well

May 23, 2012 | 10:22pm CEToriginal
The affected plant, drive, engines, the possibility of extending cooperation of Fiat and Mazda in Europe...
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Auto Palace increased sales plans in Czech Rep, demand for new cars exceeded expectations

May 23, 2012 | 04:30am CEToriginal
The reason could be two new brands in the portfolio. Results in Q1, the plan for the year 2012, approaching Porsche Inter Auto CZ...
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Nissan to produce new commercial vehicle for Europe in Spain

May 23, 2012 | 04:21am CEToriginal
Therefore, it will strengthen the country as a major production point for Nissan commercial vehicles. Location, details of the model, investment of the carmaker and suppliers, timing…
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New generation of mini-cars from PSA and Toyota to come in 2014

May 23, 2012 | 04:11am CEToriginal
Production will continue in the Czech Republic. Current state of development, greater differences between models, tax holidays, the projected increase in the A-segment...
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Volkswagen: Great demand for new Beetle in Czech Rep, the quota for 2012 is sold out

May 23, 2012 | 03:52am CEToriginal
The current number of orders, sales plan, delivery times, production in Mexico, engines and prices, forthcoming BlueMotion version...
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TI Automotive acquired order from Renault in Europe

May 22, 2012 | 03:27am CEToriginal
It applies to several Renault and Smart models. Delivered components, production volume, the plants involved, timing...
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SaarGummi intends to invest EUR 10 million in one of its Czech plants

May 22, 2012 | 03:08am CEToriginal
New orders from carmakers Opel, Ford and BMW; the financial results of Saar Gummi Czech in 2011; the impact of input prices on the economy; details of the investment...
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Reiter (BMW Group): Premium segment in Czech Rep to rise by 10% in 2012

May 21, 2012 | 04:22am CEToriginal
BMW wants to keep its leading position in sales. Interest in the individual models, the growth in demand for power X-Drive, product news...
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Hyundai to move part of i10 production to Europe

May 21, 2012 | 04:17am CEToriginal
Therefore, there will be production of all high-volume models from the i10 to ix35 in Europe. Location, the carmaker’s and suppliers’ related investments...
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Toyota expands own dealer network in Czech Rep

May 21, 2012 | 01:20am CEToriginal
A subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho continues to expand outside of Prague, when it opened its fifth Toyota showroom near the TPCA factory. Location, characteristics and history of the showroom...
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BMW considers building factories abroad

May 21, 2012 | 01:13am CEToriginal
Brazil, Mexico, Hungary and Slovakia are supposedly taken into account. The effects of government policy, considered locations...
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Smith Electric Vehicles created sales office for Europe, Marcus Pauels became head

May 18, 2012 | 03:54am CEToriginal
Locality, continued cooperation with the Czech plant of Ashok Leyland, current and potential customers globally and in the Czech Republic, sales, Ford and Avia EVs...
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Europ Assistance started offering assistance service for motorbikes directly to motorcyclists in Czech Rep

May 18, 2012 | 03:41am CEToriginal
MotoCare is a follow-up of the insurance AutoCare. Experience with branded programs, interest in MotoCare and AutoCare, AutoCare’s entry to Slovakia...
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