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Two charges to be made in case of purchase of Tatra trucks for Czech army

November 30, 2011 | 11:42pm CEToriginal
Martin Bartak (former Minister of Defence), Michal Smrz (MPI Group), Petr Ptacek (Praga), Marek Dalik (lobbyist) are reportedly involved in the alleged corruption around the tender...
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Skoda Auto prepares SUV larger than Yeti

November 30, 2011 | 03:11am CEToriginal
Development of the eighth model series has just begun. It is expected to go onto the market after a generational replacement of all current models. Details...
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Auto Stangl is insolvent, proposal submitted by financing bank

November 30, 2011 | 03:08am CEToriginal
The main creditor, the amount of claims, deposits including pieces of real estates and car veterans, financial results of the Czech auto part distributor and network of service shops...
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Skoda accepted 1,000 orders for Citigo in Czech Rep in first month of sales

November 30, 2011 | 02:54am CEToriginal
The expected sales by the end of 2011, the most popular model, the pre-Christmas road show in shopping centres...
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Rehau expects to expand its second plant in Czech Rep

November 29, 2011 | 03:33am CEToriginal
Filling the current capacity in Jevicko, transferring orders from Moravska Trebova, an option on municipal land, the prepared mould production...
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Auto Palace opened its first Opel showroom in Czech Rep

November 29, 2011 | 03:21am CEToriginal
The showroom has found its place in one of the branches in Prague. A competition for an Opel Corsa, weekend car rentals from RentPoint or service inspections...
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Hyundai Motor to take control of import of cars to Germany

November 29, 2011 | 03:13am CEToriginal
The automaker thus continues to control the national branches in Europe. Details, similarity with the transaction of AutoBinck Holding in Central Europe...
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Toyota expanded CZK 50,000 discount on other stock RAV4 cars in Czech Rep

November 29, 2011 | 03:06am CEToriginal
The offer of 4x2 versions with Terra basic equipment has been expanded with 4x4 versions with higher equipment versions Sol and Lux. Validity of the offer, advantage in financing...
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Mitsubishi to supply Suzuki with electric cars

November 28, 2011 | 01:18am CEToriginal
After the collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroen, this is an additional subcontract of EVs to an other carmaker. The reasons, model, dates...
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Daimler to cease production of super-luxury Maybach cars by 2013

November 28, 2011 | 01:11am CEToriginal
The carmaker will no longer develop the successor of Maybach 57/62. Reasons for the decision...
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PSA launched production of Peugeot 208

November 28, 2011 | 01:08am CEToriginal
Production in three factories in Europe, planned annual volume, the parallel production of 207 and 208, expansion of the plant in Slovakia...
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Saab facing with lack of money for wages again, unions threatened with bankruptcy

November 28, 2011 | 01:01am CEToriginal
The carmaker has not received the promised money from Chinese investors, because the transaction was prohibited by local regulatory authorities. Ultimatum...
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Byung-Tae Yea became new president of Kia Motor Europe

November 28, 2011 | 12:59am CEToriginal
His predecessor, Sun-Young Kim has worked in the position for almost three years. His new location...
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Toyota Motor aims to increase production in Europe and USA at the expense of Japan

November 25, 2011 | 03:45am CEToriginal
The reason is a strong exchange rate of the Japanese currency. In Europe, the carmaker will invest EUR 265 million in the production of Auris II and a small sedan. Locations, HR...
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Michaela Blstakova to leave Scania Czech Republic

November 25, 2011 | 03:40am CEToriginal
She has worked in the Czech representation of Scania for three years. A new PR manager became...
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Tender for fast cars for Czech police to be reviewed by antitrust authority

November 25, 2011 | 03:32am CEToriginal
Winner should have been announced this week, but police postponed the verdict. Among the four bids is an offer from Volkswagen dealer...
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European Commission to sue Germany for law on Volkswagen again

November 25, 2011 | 03:26am CEToriginal
According to the EC, the country did not eliminate the original problem by the amendment. The new action, possible fine, the German attitude, the affect on the takeover by Porsche...
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Suzuki launched arbitration proceedings against Volkswagen

November 25, 2011 | 03:22am CEToriginal
Volkswagen continues in refusing the sale of its shares in Suzuki. Suzuki turned to the Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce in London...
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Renault likely to plan developing small car for EUR 2,500

November 24, 2011 | 12:43am CEToriginal
The car should be designed primarily for emerging markets; however, it could be also sold in Europe over time. Partner in the development...
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Influential head of Opel works council Klaus Franz to leave office

November 24, 2011 | 12:39am CEToriginal
His decision was preceded by changes in the supervisory board, by which General Motors has consolidated control over its German division. A possible successor...
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Fehrer Automotive further expands in Czech Rep, dominated Nectec Automotive and bought factory from Delphi

November 23, 2011 | 04:23am CEToriginal
Investments in both acquisitions, bank financing, the reasons for the need for new space, business and financial results, new orders from BMW and Daimler...
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BMW Group to enter into other segments

November 23, 2011 | 04:13am CEToriginal
The automaker is preparing the BMW 3 Series GT/3 Series Gran Turismo, BMW X4, BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe and Mini Canyon/Countryman 3D. Details of the models and production start...
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Great Wall Motor to start expansion in Europe soon

November 23, 2011 | 12:10am CEToriginal
The Chinese carmaker built a plant in Bulgaria. Start of production, entry to individual markets, sales plans, car prices for Europe...
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Wojciech Tomaskiewicz to become head of PSA Peugeot Citroen for business in Czech Rep

November 23, 2011 | 12:06am CEToriginal
He will be responsible for the national representations of both brands. Yann Carnoy continues to lead Peugeot, new director of Citroen Czech Republic...
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Volkswagen to incorporate Czech national representation in Porsche Holding Salzburg

November 22, 2011 | 11:54pm CEToriginal
Distribution of Skoda cars remains within the competence of Skoda Auto though. The related personnel changes (Josef Roider, Rudolf Javurek, Christian Lang)...
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