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Car sales in EU fell by 16.6% in October, by 5.5% over ten months

November 17, 2010 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
All major car markets in the EU recorded a double-digit percentage drop in sales in October. Registrations of Volkswagen fell by 11%, Skoda by 14%...
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CCS: Petrol more expensive in Czech Rep and Slovakia last week, price of diesel evolved differently

November 15, 2010 | 10:58pm CEToriginal
Development of fuel prices in the Czech and Slovak markets, analysts expectations for this week...
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Skoda Auto confirmed Petr Lehky’s arrival to Czech Rep

November 15, 2010 | 12:59am CEToriginal
At the same time, it has announced his successor in Slovakia, Jan Mach. Profiles of the new heads of sales on the Czech and Slovak markets...
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Citroen dealers have to adapt showrooms to new standards by end of 2011

November 15, 2010 | 12:47am CEToriginal
The owners of newish showrooms are upgrading them; older premises are replaced by newly constructed ones. Open and just-built showrooms in the Czech Republic...
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Volkswagen plans to merge truck manufacturers Scania and MAN

November 15, 2010 | 12:18am CEToriginal
Therefore, the German carmaker plans to take MAN over through Scania, at the same time to increase its share in Scania. Details of the intention...
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SAIC allegedly agreed to buy stake in GM

November 14, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
However, the transaction must be approved by Chinese regulators. Details of the IPO, the value of shares purchased by the carmaker SAIC...
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Skoda Auto sales up by 5.5% in October, by 11.9 % over ten months

November 14, 2010 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
In Russia, India and China the carmaker has already exceeded the results of 2009, its sales in the Czech Republic increased by 7.5% and market share by 2.2pp. Interest in the individual models in October...
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Unions: Skoda Auto agreed to negotiate extra premium for summer weekend work

November 12, 2010 | 05:52am CEToriginal
According to the unions’ proposal, the amount of the premium would be different for each of the plants in the Czech Republic. Details of the plan and the carmaker’s statement…
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Commercial Vehicle Group won contract from Skoda Auto on two upcoming models

November 11, 2010 | 05:35am CEToriginal
CVG will thus deliver cable harnesses on four Skoda models and not only from PEKM Kabeltechnik plant in the Czech Republic. The volume of contract, initiation of production...
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Nissan wants to boost sales by 10% in Central Europe in 2010

November 11, 2010 | 04:39am CEToriginal
The brand currently has 66 dealers with 100 showrooms in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary. Results of 2009 and the plan for 2010...
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Pyeong Hwa Automotive to expand factory in Czech Rep, winning new contracts from European carmakers

November 11, 2010 | 04:29am CEToriginal
At the same time PHA decided to establish a development centre in the Czech Republic. Details of the project, existing and new clients...
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Volkswagen to enter car retail, to purchase Porsche Holding Salzburg

November 11, 2010 | 04:06am CEToriginal
Apart from production, the carmaker will thus dominate also the retail sales of Porsche cars. The acquisition price, profile and intentions of Volkswagen with the largest retailer of the group brands in Europe...
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TRW to expand production at one of its plants in Slovakia

November 11, 2010 | 12:45am CEToriginal
The amount of investment, creating up to 250 new jobs by 2013, the extension of Ford order for another region, deliveries of a new product to another carmaker as of 2012...
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CCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel prices fell slightly in Czech Rep last week, flat in Slovakia

November 10, 2010 | 11:53pm CEToriginal
Petrol sold at filling stations in the Czech Republic discounted by 3 hellers, diesel by 2 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
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One of SaarGummi’s subsidiaries insolvent, not to affect other group parts

November 10, 2010 | 05:57am CEToriginal
The proposal was filed by the company’s management after unsuccessful negotiations and attempts to restructuring. Sale of the industrial division...
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CarGarantie to offer other products than automobile warranties in Czech Rep

November 10, 2010 | 05:50am CEToriginal
Therefore, an affiliated company entered the Czech market in 2010. Now, CarGarantie is seeking a successor for Milan Veprek...
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Hyundai confirmed plans to sell over 10,000 cars in Czech Rep in 2010

November 10, 2010 | 05:24am CEToriginal
Sales and market share of the brand have been growing throughout the year. In October, Hyundai posted record results for the first time and became a leader among the importers...
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Axa innovated criteria for car insurance in Czech Rep to address experienced drivers of non-premium brand cars from smaller towns

November 10, 2010 | 05:10am CEToriginal
The basic criterion of age, a discount for annual payment, accident insurance segmented by brand into fewer groups...
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Kooperativa not to increase basic rate of damage liability in 2011

November 10, 2010 | 04:43am CEToriginal
Good drivers will get a full bonus, those bad with more contracts will get a reduced malus, new clients will receive a discount of 10% for the last three years without accidents...
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Citroen Service Racing: Fast service by Citroen at no extra charge from 2011

November 10, 2010 | 04:23am CEToriginal
First it will be available in France, subsequently in other countries including the Czech Republic. The work of two technicians, repair time, the limit of car age...
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CSOB Pojistovna not to increase rate of damage liability in 2011, introducing direct settlement

November 10, 2010 | 04:10am CEToriginal
Details of seven different discounts and bonuses, a set in the event of an accident free for new clients...
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Planned expansion of production of Hyundai cars in Czech Rep may be delayed by problems with construction of new transmission shop

November 10, 2010 | 03:58am CEToriginal
Alternative, start of production of cars with six-speed gearbox and export of transmissions to Russia, the production plan for 2010...
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Autosalon Klokocka to present Audi A7 unusually at night

November 9, 2010 | 06:29am CEToriginal
This is probably the first dealer presentation of a new model at night in the Czech Republic. When ordering a car during the event, there is a gift in the form of a free search appliance...
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Sales of new cars in Slovakia rose sharply in October, showing 2010 monthly record

November 9, 2010 | 06:16am CEToriginal
However, the cumulative sales are still below the level of 2009 over the ten months. Regarding trucks, the situation is different...
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Nissan offers discounts on selected models in Czech Rep till end of 2010

November 9, 2010 | 05:57am CEToriginal
The purchase may be done within financing with a 0% increase for up to 60 months. Special prices for passenger and commercial vehicles...
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