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Grammer launched production for trucks and opened development centre in Czech Rep

November 22, 2011 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
A new hall in Tachov, recruitment, new orders for Daimler and DAF, the expected growth in 2011 and 2012, preparation of construction of additional buildings...
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PSA Peugeot Citroen to change business management

November 22, 2011 | 11:37pm CEToriginal
The carmaker has created new business units common to both brands. Directors of both brands will then be appointed in every country in Europe...
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Stratos Auto to enter next city in Czech Rep

November 22, 2011 | 04:06am CEToriginal
This dealer of Iveco, BMW and Fiat Professional brands in Hradec Kralove will build another showroom, which will be opened in...
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Jeep Liberty III to be produced in U.S., apparently under its original name Cherokee

November 21, 2011 | 02:23am CEToriginal
Chrysler therefore invests USD 1.7 billion. Modernization of the Toledo factory, using Fiat platform, HR, production start, end of production of the Dodge Nitro...
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Car sales in Europe fell in both y/y and m/m comparisons in October

November 20, 2011 | 06:11pm CEToriginal
The euro zone debt crisis is thus starting to manifest itself in the real economy. The success of South Korean carmakers at the expense of Japanese...
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Suzuki wants its shares back from Volkswagen, threatens with arbitrage

November 20, 2011 | 06:06pm CEToriginal
However, Volkswagen does not intend to sell shares to Suzuki. Attitudes on both sides...
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New investor heading for zone near PSA and Toyota’s Czech JV, possibly automotive supplier

November 16, 2011 | 12:15am CEToriginal
Development company Panattoni bought land from the city of Kolin, the company is said to have more potential tenants...
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SkoFIN offers free winter tires to new or used Skoda cars

November 15, 2011 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
The special offer can be used for all models (except the Citigo). Insurance from Ceska pojistovna, taking into account the no-claim bonus...
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City - Car ceased sales in one Czech city

November 15, 2011 | 04:19am CEToriginal
However, the company is still a Citroen and Volvo dealer. Details of the closure of one of the showrooms...
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Fleet of 2012: Skoda, Volkswagen and Ford dominated the poll

November 15, 2011 | 04:12am CEToriginal
New rules of voting tied to registrations, surprise at the score sheet in the form of the Dacia Duster...
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Renault to produce new Smart Forfour for Daimler

November 13, 2011 | 11:32pm CEToriginal
Sharing the platform with the Renault Twingo III, electric versions, production in Revoz in Slovenia, investment, capacity, HR, beginning of production, government support...
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Toyota Motor called on Japanese suppliers to reduce prices significantly

November 13, 2011 | 10:20pm CEToriginal
The carmaker probably intends to reduce their number and replace some. The required price reductions, greater involvement in the development, purchase abroad...
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Czech police received four bids in tender for new fast cars

November 13, 2011 | 09:57pm CEToriginal
The highway fleet will drive on first class roads and with station wagons, too. The likely candidates, delay of the tender...
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Toyota Motor reportedly aims to restore full production in Japan in early 2012, similarly abroad

November 11, 2011 | 02:35am CEToriginal
The current domestic production of cars reaches 70 to 80% due to floods in Thailand. Recovery of the plants in Thailand, the expected loss of production...
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No one appealed against Ceska posta tender for 350 vans

November 11, 2011 | 02:29am CEToriginal
Therefore, Ceska posta signed an agreement with CSOB Leasing and A. Charouz began passing the Ford Transit vans. Validation of errors in the previous tender...
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Jaguar Land Rover to create more 1,000 jobs in UK

November 11, 2011 | 02:24am CEToriginal
In total, the carmaker has announced plans to create over 3,500 new jobs in 2011. The factories concerned...
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Toyota Motor recalls 550,000 cars for checks

November 9, 2011 | 10:09pm CEToriginal
The recall applies to the whole world, including Europe. The affected Toyota and Lexus models, the numbers in different regions, the possible fault...
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Skoda Auto considers exporting Rapid sedan from India

November 9, 2011 | 03:10am CEToriginal
In the first phase this could apply to neighbouring countries. Expected sales, expansion of the dealer network thanks to the Rapid...
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Porsche Holding Salzburg to be led by manager from Volkswagen

November 9, 2011 | 03:00am CEToriginal
Wolf-Dieter Hellmaier retires after 40 years spent in the company. Three-member board of directors remains, the new head...
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Car financing up by 5.8% in Czech Rep in Q1-3

November 9, 2011 | 02:48am CEToriginal
Home Credit continues in three-digit growth. For the first time, the Top 20 has welcomed Servis Leasing from the Czech Coal Group, which expands...
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Ota Sedlacek left Ford in Czech Rep after 20 years

November 7, 2011 | 09:09pm CEToriginal
The importer is now choosing his successor, competences of the marketing director have been temporarily taken over by...
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E.ON to renew its fleet in Czech Rep with 90 Suzuki off-road cars

November 7, 2011 | 09:00pm CEToriginal
The fleet will also be extended with one new model. The selected models, their means and place of use, supplier-dealer...
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Package of three benefits with financing from RCI Financial Services for selected Renault models

November 7, 2011 | 08:55pm CEToriginal
The package RCI Benefit includes damage liability, extended warranty and service inspections. Details of the offer, the affected models, the value of the benefits...
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Swedish Automobile: GM disagree with Saab takeover by Chinese companies Pangda and Youngman

November 7, 2011 | 08:47pm CEToriginal
GM decided to discontinue business relations with Saab, therefore, the agreement to acquire Saab also has to be revised...
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Nick Reilly to leave GM and retire

November 7, 2011 | 08:39pm CEToriginal
The post of GM Europe president will be taken over by Karl-Friedrich Stracke, who will remain Opel CEO after that. Timing...
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