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GM to stop production of Chevrolet Volt/Opel Ampera for five weeks

March 5, 2012 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
The reason is lower demand compared to the original expectations and the company needs to empty warehouses. Plans and sales in 2011 and 2012...
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Nissan Motor to restore Datsun brand after 23 years

March 5, 2012 | 11:23pm CEToriginal
The automaker will use it for cheap cars for emerging markets. The timing, first markets, car prices, planned annual sales...
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Seat Toledo IV to be manufactured in Czech Rep with Skoda Rapid

March 5, 2012 | 12:50am CEToriginal
The Spanish brand has also returned the original body style to the Toledo. The affiliated models will roll off the production line in...
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Skoda Auto considers moving assembly of Roomster in Czech Rep

March 5, 2012 | 12:02am CEToriginal
For up to 400 employees of the Vrchlabi plant this could mean moving for work. A possible increase in capacity of the DSG gearbox...
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PSA and GM’s alliance might eventually include joint production

March 4, 2012 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
Until then, the development and sharing of platforms and components will focus on smaller cars, MPVs and crossovers. The joint purchasing volume, the use of logistics company Gefco at GM...
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Skoda Auto improved offer on wage increase, trade unions still insist on their proposal

March 4, 2012 | 11:23pm CEToriginal
According to the unions, the carmaker’s new offer is still on the edge of real wage growth. Details of the negotiations, next round...
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Ceska pojistovna transferred rendition of assistance services under Generali Group

March 2, 2012 | 02:46am CEToriginal
Contractors will be replaced by a JV with Europ Assistance. Statistics of assistance interventions, head of the new company CP Asistence, transfer of employees, future od SOS Assist...
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Autobond to build multibrand complex in Prague

March 1, 2012 | 01:21am CEToriginal
It will be the second facility in the capital of the Czech Republic. Hiring a former dealership at the inner road ring, first brand, the upcoming investment...
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Fiat sent several managers from Central Europe to west

March 1, 2012 | 12:32am CEToriginal
Martin Rada became the head of the Fiat Group in Germany, Lucyna Bogusz goes to the headquarters in Italy, the head of the Czech and Slovak importer will be...
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PSA to form alliance with GM, it acquires 7% stake in the French carmaker

March 1, 2012 | 12:14am CEToriginal
Increase in PSA’s capital, sharing of platforms and components, separate production activities, JV for the purchase of raw materials and components, annual savings, the first joint cars...
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Skoda Auto proposed increase in wage rates by 3.2%

March 1, 2012 | 12:00am CEToriginal
Including the related components, salaries should increase by 4%. The company also proposed an advance payment of the variable bonus. Details and attitude of trade unions...
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Marchionne: Fiat-Chrysler is looking for new partners

February 29, 2012 | 11:54pm CEToriginal
According to him, there are not many potential partners left in Europe. Marchionne did not exclude the possibility of an alliance with Japanese automakers...
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Megatech Industries acquired new contracts from Volkswagen Group

February 29, 2012 | 04:46am CEToriginal
The company will therefore expand production in one of the Czech factories. The location, new technology, HR, contracts for the upcoming VW and Skoda models, customers...
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Proseat sold its stake in JP Foam Manufacturing to Johnson Controls

February 29, 2012 | 01:48am CEToriginal
The joint venture of Recticel and Woodbridge has thus got rid of two plants in Poland and Slovakia. Products, HR, customers, transfer of production...
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GM reportedly negotiates purchase of small stake in PSA

February 29, 2012 | 01:28am CEToriginal
This is part of the planned alliance. PSA could thus gain better access to new markets outside Europe. The amount and value of the share, the stock market reaction...
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Ford to introduce SYNC communication system with new B-Max in Europe

February 29, 2012 | 01:20am CEToriginal
The system, apart from the series of multimedia options, includes automatic emergency call technology in case of an accident. Details, cooperation with EENA...
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Some investors no more interested in Saab, GM reportedly wants end of Swedish carmaker

February 29, 2012 | 01:14am CEToriginal
Saab has received several offers of help from Swedish and international investors. The number of bids and details...
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Leoni to reduce production in one of its plants in Slovakia, to increase production in another one

February 28, 2012 | 03:00am CEToriginal
It is production of cable harnesses for cars. Plans in 2012, demand from automakers, expansion in Serbia...
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Azure Dynamics builds distribution network for Ford commercial EVs in Europe

February 28, 2012 | 02:55am CEToriginal
Currently, the company has partners in eight countries, among them Emil Frey, MVC Automotive and A. Charouz. Production, sales, another model...
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SKF acquired contract for supply of bearings from Scania in Brazil

February 28, 2012 | 02:46am CEToriginal
Deliveries of wheel and transmissions bearings from Europe and Brazil, the length and value of the contract, SKF’s investment in Brazil...
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Metaldyne to build second plant in Czech Rep

February 27, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginal
The reason is growing demand by automakers and Tier 1 suppliers from CEE. Location, initiation of production, technology and products, customers...
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Care Car terminated car sales after two years

February 27, 2012 | 12:40am CEToriginal
The company was a dealer of Hyundai, last time it was a Kia dealer and an authorized Skoda service with showrooms in Brandys and Prague. Its showroom in Prague...
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Skoda added free inspection of newly purchased used car to its service program for older cars in Czech Rep

February 27, 2012 | 12:30am CEToriginal
When applying the coupons 'Cheque book full of discounts' in selected months there is a possibility to take part in a competition for original accessories. Conditions, models, discounts...
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Invelt wants to increase sales to more than 1,000 cars and motorcycles in 2012

February 27, 2012 | 12:24am CEToriginal
Sales in 2011, the share in BMW dealer sales, the most popular models, demand for the Alpina brand, new models in 2012...
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Nissan wants to open 20th showroom in Czech Rep in 2012

February 26, 2012 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
The dealer expansion should continue in future years. The current state of the dealer network and plans for 2012...
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