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Brno-based incinerator renews its fleet by Mercedes-Benz brand again

March 7, 2011 | 11:12pm CEToriginal
The value of the current contract, period of performance, type and use of vehicles, winner of the tender, procurement history...
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Renault admitted becoming victim of manipulation and fraud in espionage case

March 7, 2011 | 10:46pm CEToriginal
The French government has demanded accelerated investigation of the two versions. Possible implications for the management of Renault...
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EC is allegedly investigating unfair agreements between truck manufacturers in Europe

March 7, 2011 | 10:39pm CEToriginal
They should relate not only to prices, but also to delivery dates. It is said that the cartel was announced by the German company...
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Skoda Auto increased offer on wage rate growth, unions want double

March 7, 2011 | 02:37am CEToriginal
The automaker has also proposed a one-off payment. Proposals and requirements of both sides, crossing the 18-shift model, the next round of negotiations...
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Mazda recalls to service shops 65,000 cars in America

March 7, 2011 | 02:21am CEToriginal
It is caused by spiders that spin network in the fuel tank vent hole, which can then clog. The affected model, years of production...
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Fiat to invest hundreds of millions of euros in Serbia, to start production of new model

March 3, 2011 | 04:34am CEToriginal
The amount of investment and its structure, current production of the Fiat Punto, production capacity of the Zastava plant...
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Martin Saitz to move from Czech Rep abroad within BMW Group

March 2, 2011 | 04:21am CEToriginal
He will be replaced on the leading position of the Czech importer by Josef Reiter from the Slovak representation. Professional career of the two managers, the date of the change...
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Skoda Vision D: Future Skoda models to be more angular, having logo without green colour

March 1, 2011 | 12:38am CEToriginal
A new model every six months, a new corporate design, two types of logos, a study of C-segment hatchback...
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CCS Natankuj.sk: Fuel prices in Czech Rep rose last week, different development seen in Slovakia

February 28, 2011 | 10:51pm CEToriginal
Petrol at Czech filling stations went up by 34 hellers, diesel by 31 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
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Toyota establishing fixed prices of service operations for cars out of warranty in its dealer network

February 28, 2011 | 03:52am CEToriginal
Price lists also include discounted service packages of more operations. This standard was first introduced in the Czech Republic by Auto Eder...
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Auto Esa to pay out driving school course to novice drivers when buying car

February 28, 2011 | 03:39am CEToriginal
Duration of the event, the minimum price of the purchased car, the performance of...
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Skoda Auto unions about to stop production due to collective agreement

February 25, 2011 | 04:22am CEToriginal
Staff is threatening with rejection of a multi-shift model, which would halt production at some plants. Details of the negotiations...
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Toyota Motor expanded corrective action due to mat under gas pedal to additional 2.4 million cars

February 25, 2011 | 04:17am CEToriginal
The recall action applies especially to the U.S., to a lesser extent to Europe including the Czech Republic. The affected Toyota and Lexus models, the number of cars, years of production...
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Opel 24 Hours: Discounts up to CZK 200,000/EUR 7,000, free roof rack, 50% discount on accessories, finance bonus

February 25, 2011 | 04:08am CEToriginal
The seventh year of Opel 24 Hours will be held from March 4 to 5. Details of the event, microsites...
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Spyker to sell production of sports cars and focus on Saab

February 25, 2011 | 03:58am CEToriginal
Spyker already signed a preliminary agreement with one Russian investor, who had previously owned a stake in Spyker. Sales of Saab in 2010 and the outlook...
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Skoda Auto to cease production of Fabia for 4 days, not having enough components

February 25, 2011 | 03:51am CEToriginal
These are components for engines and some elements of equipment. Terms of the cessation, the number of cars not produced, a similar situation at Volkswagen...
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Strasil (Volkswagen): Czech market to rise to 5% in 2011, brand by more than 10%

February 24, 2011 | 02:50am CEToriginal
Results and evaluation of 2010, the current status of orders, new models in 2011, expectations for the new entry-model Up!...
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Honda aims to defend 2010 sales in Czech Rep in 2011, expects significant growth from 2012

February 24, 2011 | 02:22am CEToriginal
The reason is a number of generational changes but also the arrival of brand new models (Jazz HEV, Fit/Jazz EV, new Civic, A-segment mini car, B-SUV). The dealer network...
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GM ceased production of Chevrolet Aveo in Poland, FSO looks for investor

February 24, 2011 | 01:47am CEToriginal
The factory in Warsaw will dismiss two thirds of employees though. Negotiations are apparently under way with two carmakers from India and China...
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2011 Brno Motor Show: Most automakers to attend, now struggling to be in Hall P

February 23, 2011 | 05:31am CEToriginal
A new feature is the accompanying programme Auto 2020, representing the technologies of present and near future including e-mobility...
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Volkswagen Group increased sales by 4.8% in Czech Rep in January

February 23, 2011 | 05:02am CEToriginal
The largest growth was recorded by the brands Seat and VW, while the least growth was recorded by Skoda. Demand for commercial vehicles and the Auto-plus program...
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TUV Sud developed standard for determining driving range of EVs

February 23, 2011 | 04:54am CEToriginal
The values placed by automakers are not adequate, according to the company. The difference between the TUV Sud E-Car Cycle and NEDC, the influence of other factors...
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Renault Latitude goes to market with price under CZK 500,000 to address private and corporate customers

February 23, 2011 | 04:47am CEToriginal
Equipment and technological features aimed at comfort, expected sales, and the best-selling version, import policy, partnerships with the film...
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Volkswagen Group and GAZ plan for joint venture in Russia

February 23, 2011 | 04:31am CEToriginal
The plant with a capacity of 300,000 cars a year should also produce Skoda cars. The new venture is to produce the models...
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Toyota together with Hitachi and Panasonic work on intelligent power grid

February 23, 2011 | 04:27am CEToriginal
The effective supply of electricity without CO2 emissions, Toyota Smart Center for management of intelligent homes, control of charging processes for EVs and plug-in HEVs...
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