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NH Car became Volkswagen dealer, opened showroom in Prague

February 26, 2012 | 11:33pm CEToriginal
This is the first showroom in the Czech Republic according to a new modular concept, which gives investors the spatial and financial flexibility. Growth of the VW dealer network in 2012...
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Fiat and Sberbank to establish JV for production of Jeep cars in Russia

February 26, 2012 | 11:27pm CEToriginal
Partners’ shares, investment in construction of the first facility, the initial production capacity, the planned second plant...
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Former Mercedes head in Czech Rep to lead bus sales at Daimler

February 26, 2012 | 11:19pm CEToriginal
He will replace Angela Titzrath-Grimm, who left to DHL. New sales director at EvoBus will be…
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Opel 24 hours: Novelties of this year is inclusion of LCVs, free insurance and tires for half

February 26, 2012 | 11:11pm CEToriginal
These have been added to the traditional bonuses such as a free roof rack, a 50% discount on accessories, a bonus for financing. Details and dates of the special offer...
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Porsche recalls 102,000 Cayenne cars worldwide

February 26, 2012 | 11:07pm CEToriginal
The carmaker has registered 107 cases when the front lamp loosened or fell out. The affected production years...
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Infiniti prepared special offer on 2011 stock cars in Czech Rep

February 26, 2012 | 11:00pm CEToriginal
The campaign includes three models and diesel engines. The models, discount of up to CZK 287,000, accompanying advertising campaign...
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Marchionne: Fiat may close two Italian plants if export plans to U.S. fail

February 26, 2012 | 10:51pm CEToriginal
Chrysler factories in the U.S. are already working at full capacity, but not enough to fully satisfy local demand. The outlook for the market development in Europe...
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Toyota introduced Genio credit with almost 0% down payment for next five models in Czech Rep

February 24, 2012 | 01:47am CEToriginal
Interest in the Genio 5555 at the Yaris, examples of funding, the validity of the campaign, the same amount of down payment and instalments for 6 years with Toyota Insurance...
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Nissan Motor recalls 250,000 cars worldwide

February 24, 2012 | 01:27am CEToriginal
Detail of the defect, affected Nissan and Infiniti models, years of production, cars from factories in Asia and Europe...
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PSA Peugeot Citroen lead talks with General Motors about alliance in Europe

February 24, 2012 | 01:16am CEToriginal
Carmakers reportedly want to join forces in the production of components and vehicles for Peugeot and Opel brands for the European market in order to return to profit...
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Rolls-Royce strengthens in Central Europe

February 23, 2012 | 03:59am CEToriginal
After opening a service centre in Warsaw and a car dealership in Munich, the carmaker is leading talks with a possible partner in the Czech Republic. Service potential on the Czech market...
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IIR holds E-Mobility conference in Prague in late February

February 23, 2012 | 03:53am CEToriginal
The second year of this event will focus on trends, forecasts, new EVs, EU support, or infrastructure development. Speakers at the conference will be...
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Skoda Auto unions have proposed wage increase of 7%

February 23, 2012 | 03:47am CEToriginal
They also require changes in some surcharges and bonuses and introduce a new bonus for meeting the growth strategy. The alleged attitude of the carmaker...
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Tata Motors found partner to manufacture Jaguar and Land Rover cars in China

February 23, 2012 | 03:41am CEToriginal
Currently the carmaker is waiting for permission from the Chinese government to launch activities. Effect of the Jaguar Land Rover division on the Tata Motors economy...
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Brose considers moving manufacture of one product in Czech Rep

February 22, 2012 | 03:12am CEToriginal
Therefore, the company wants to solve the lack of capacity in Koprivnice. The new considered location, where Brose CZ previously operated...
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Josef Bratrsovsky went from CSOB Leasing to Wustenrot

February 22, 2012 | 02:49am CEToriginal
There he has taken over the position of a board member in a new structure of the Wustenrot group in the Czech Republic. He will be responsible for...
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Great Wall began assembling cars in Bulgaria

February 22, 2012 | 02:39am CEToriginal
Initially, the car will be intended for the markets of Southeastern Europe. The local partner, models, prices, increase in production capacity, further investments, expansion into Western Europe...
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Ronal wants to build new paint shop in one of Czech plants

February 21, 2012 | 02:55am CEToriginal
At the same time the factory will modernize the technology of painting of alu wheels. Location, timing, HR, capacity, customers...
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Tukas gave up activities in Beroun, focusing on Prague

February 21, 2012 | 02:52am CEToriginal
At the same time, the company ceased the sale of one brand and got rid of one showroom. The new operator of the dealership...
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Opel began accepting orders for Ampera in Czech Rep and Slovakia

February 21, 2012 | 02:32am CEToriginal
Two dealers in three cities are currently involved. The distribution and dealer strategy, status of orders, sales plan in 2012, presentation to companies...
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EvoBus Bohemia chose new PR manager

February 21, 2012 | 02:20am CEToriginal
Former spokeswoman of a Czech importer joined the Czech branch of Daimler for sales of Mercedes-Benz and Sestra buses...
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Just a day: Mitsubishi holds one-day special offer on stock cars in Czech Rep and Slovakia

February 21, 2012 | 02:11am CEToriginal
The date, extended opening hours of showrooms, the amount of discounts, discounted accessories, accompanying media campaign...
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Chinese company Youngman apparently still interested in taking over Saab

February 21, 2012 | 02:04am CEToriginal
The information came two months after the bankruptcy announcement of Saab. For Saab Youngman reportedly offers the amount of...
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Honeywell to expand activities in Czech Rep, this time for automotive industry

February 20, 2012 | 04:00am CEToriginal
The company is going to expand the manufacturing and R&D center in Brno with a new test centre for car brakes. Hall size, timing, HR, customers...
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After acquiring Czech activities of Auto-Staiger Tukas kept this brand

February 20, 2012 | 03:53am CEToriginal
In addition to Opel and Chevrolet dealership Tukas will operate Volvo dealership and Ford service under the Auto Staiger brand as well...
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