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Hitachi to open third plant for car parts in Europe, investing in Czech Rep

June 8, 2011 | 03:33am CEToriginal
However, this is not a response to the earthquake in Japan. Location, nature of the production, emloyees, production start, customers...
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Otsuka Koki to expand into Europe, having found partner Brano Group in Czech Rep

June 8, 2011 | 03:28am CEToriginal
This supplier exclusively for Japanese carmakers aims to continue in Europe as well. Details of the JV, contracts, plastic clutch pedal...
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IBS motor acquired Lotus representation for Czech Rep and Slovakia

June 8, 2011 | 02:59am CEToriginal
The company has become a sub-dealer of one foreign dealership. Models and prices, the upcoming showroom, projected sales...
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Saab suspended production again, aiming to renew it on Wednesday

June 8, 2011 | 02:44am CEToriginal
Some suppliers have still not received payments from Saab and failed to restore their own production...
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Brano Group to start production in China and South Africa in 2011

June 7, 2011 | 05:04am CEToriginal
Contracts in these countries, new orders in Russia, the abandonment of production in Mexico, the financial results of 2010 and the plan for 2011...
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Volkswagen considers production increase in Russia

June 7, 2011 | 04:56am CEToriginal
It could be a growth in capacity in Kaluga or a construction of a new plant. Planned investments of companies Nissan, Renault, Fiat and Bosch in Russia...
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SaarGummi to expand production in Czech Rep and Slovakia in connection with giant contract for Ford

June 7, 2011 | 04:44am CEToriginal
This will mean to recruit new staff and changes in individual plants. New R&D centre in the Czech Republic...
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Volkswagen to produce Amarok also in Europe

June 7, 2011 | 04:25am CEToriginal
The production is now provided by a factory in Argentina. Production of this pick-up will begin in Germany in mid-2012. The volume of production for European markets...
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Citroen expects greater interest in DS4 than in DS3 in Czech Rep

June 7, 2011 | 04:16am CEToriginal
Generally, DS3 has been performing well. The annual balance sheet, the sold-out version of DS3 Racing, sales plan for DS4 in the Czech Republic, another DS models (DS5, DS6/DS9)...
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Service program Youngtimer attracted over 200 owners of older Porsche cars to authorized service centres in Czech Rep after year and half

June 7, 2011 | 04:05am CEToriginal
They use a range of maintenance advantages in Porsche centres in Prague and Brno...
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Hyundai returned to exclusive branded financing in Czech Rep, having confirmed its long-term partner, CSOB Leasing in tender

June 6, 2011 | 06:00am CEToriginal
Three leasing companies have been providing branded financing so far. The start of cooperation, history of financing of Hyundai cars...
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Sales of new cars fell by 2.5% in Czech Rep in May, LCV sales rose by 0.3%

June 6, 2011 | 05:51am CEToriginal
According to the SDA, the affect of depreciation exception continues. Demand for trucks has more than doubled, after buses it has increased by 10%. The results of individual brands...
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Cebia published first 24 reviews of used car dealers

June 6, 2011 | 05:44am CEToriginal
There are big players among them, such as AAA Auto and Auto Esa or dealers AutoDukla, Emil Frey and Auto Hruby. Details of the evaluation...
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Volkswagen aims to sell over 200 Amarok pick-ups in Czech Rep in 2011

June 6, 2011 | 05:25am CEToriginal
Specifications and prices; the start of body types, motorizations, gearboxes and the possibility of bodies in 2011-2012...
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Prazske sluzby wants to operate only at night with CNG cars

June 3, 2011 | 01:55am CEToriginal
In addition, the company has to double the fleet of CNG public utility vehicles. Companies Ipodec, Komwag, A.S.A. and AVE are also expanding their CNG fleet...
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Daimler could double capacity of plant in Hungary being finished

June 3, 2011 | 01:45am CEToriginal
According to current plans, the plant will employ 2,500 people and will produce 100,000 vehicles annually. Start of trial production, date of decision...
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2011 Brno Motor Show: To be attended by over 200 companies in 5 halls on area of over 30,000 m2

June 2, 2011 | 03:47am CEToriginal
Presented news of automotive brands, entry for owners of Skoda cars for free, Opel’s fair prices, Seat’s fair contest…
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Skoda Auto to launch online sale of spare parts and accessories

June 2, 2011 | 03:42am CEToriginal
At present it is only possible at the dealers. The carmaker will introduce a new car sales channel at...
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Ivana Zimova to leave Auto Palace/AutoBinck after 13 years

June 2, 2011 | 03:07am CEToriginal
In this Central European group of importers and dealers she was responsible for PR and marketing. The new job, her successor...
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Volkswagen considers production of Tiguan in North America

June 2, 2011 | 02:58am CEToriginal
The carmaker is currently producing two models in the U.S. and Mexico. Reasons, probable location...
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Toyota to recall 106,000 Prius I HEVs to service shops worldwide

June 2, 2011 | 02:44am CEToriginal
The reason is a defect in the steering and transmission of the first generation cars. The number of affected cars in individual countries...
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Skoda Auto to start manufacturing CNG cars at minimum annual sales of 30,000 units

June 1, 2011 | 05:21am CEToriginal
However, the carmaker has not been registering such demand so far. The cooperation of Skoda and Natural Gas in Spain...
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Czech delegation to go to address Australian companies from automotive industry in July

June 1, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginal
Czech representatives will take part in the conference of Australian Automotive Week 2011 and several workshops at local universities. Details...
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Ideal Automotive wants to expand production at one of Czech plants

May 31, 2011 | 03:29am CEToriginal
The company intends to install a new line for production of interior parts there. Details of the investment, customers...
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Laureta Auto lost exclusive sales of Skoda Octavia Multifuel in Czech Rep

May 31, 2011 | 03:14am CEToriginal
Now, this car with drive on E85 biofuel will be offered by all dealers. Fleet achievements since 2009, Skoda Auto’s sales plan for 2011...
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