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E.ON opened its second CNG filling station in Czech Rep

July 20, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginal
There is the first one in Ceske Budejovice, the second one was built in Svoboda nad Upou. E.ON plans to build more…
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Toyota Motor to build new plant in Brazil

July 20, 2010 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
It will be the third plant in the country, which officially opens in H2 2012. Location, amount of the investment, production capacity, the planned staffing...
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Saab from 2011 to 2012: 9-4X to come to market in spring 2011, 9-5 Sport Combi in autumn 2011

July 20, 2010 | 04:32am CEToriginal
Inter-generational succession of the 9-3 series will occur in 2012. Other forthcoming novelties, the 9-3 Sport Hatch and the 9-5X...
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Nissan in Q3: Discounts on selected models, financing with 0% increase to 60 months, 2% discount on purchase in part exchange

July 20, 2010 | 04:13am CEToriginal
The Qashqai has become cheaper by CZK 17,500, X-Trail by CZK 40,000. On the contrary, the Note has become slightly more expensive, the discount on the Navara pickup is minor...
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Daimler and Foton Motor to establish joint venture in China to produce trucks and engines

July 20, 2010 | 04:03am CEToriginal
Investments, shares in the joint venture, location, planned production capacity of vehicles and engines, the current profile of Foton Motor...
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Steve Bracks introduced Australian government’s program to develop green technologies in automotive industry in Czech Rep

July 20, 2010 | 03:53am CEToriginal
It offers opportunities for Czech manufacturers of car components. Details of the program and a visit of Bracks...
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Skoda Auto increased sales by 8.3% in June, by 15% in H1

July 20, 2010 | 03:44am CEToriginal
The reason for the growth is still strong sales in China. Sales results in different regions and countries, interest in particular models…
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Ceska podnikatelska pojistovna launched second phase of Internet insurance

July 20, 2010 | 03:37am CEToriginal
MojeCPP offers services at the level of Internet banking. Possibilities of the new application extend the previous version launched in late 2009...
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CCS Natankuj.sk: Fuel in Czech Rep became cheaper last week; unchanged in Slovakia

July 20, 2010 | 03:16am CEToriginal
Petrol at Czech filling stations went down by an average of 17 hellers and diesel by 18 hellers. Reasons for the drop in prices and analysts' expectations for this week...
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Volkswagen to build another factory in China

July 20, 2010 | 03:09am CEToriginal
The plant will start operation in 2013 with 4,000 employees and will produce up to 300,000 cars a year. Volkswagen sales in China in H1...
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Toyota Financial Services offers free car insurance for new Toyota Yaris in Q3 in Czech Rep

July 20, 2010 | 02:41am CEToriginal
The offer applies when buying a car in cash and on credit. The customer can save around CZK 11,000. Current number of active contracts...
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Renault to invest EUR 240 million to keep stake in AvtoVAZ

July 20, 2010 | 02:30am CEToriginal
The reasons are two issues of shares which will be bought by the Russian state company Russian Technologies, thereby increasing its stake in the carmaker from the current 25% to...
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Polar Mobil aims to have maximum of 8 Saab dealers in Czech Rep

July 16, 2010 | 12:55am CEToriginal
At present, Saab has two dealers with three car showrooms and five service points in the Czech Republic. However, a new dealer has been added, planning to open its showroom in...
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Autobond to expand its portfolio in Czech Rep with fifth brand

July 16, 2010 | 12:21am CEToriginal
The brand will be offered in the complex, which is currently being built in Plzen, together with Suzuki and Opel brands. The new brand, expected annual sales in Plzen...
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Ford Motor confirmed retaining Volvo Car managers Stephen Odell and Stewart Rowley

July 15, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginal
Odell will become the head of Ford of Europe, where he will replace John Fleming. Details of these and other personnel changes...
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Car sales in Europe fell by 6.2% in June, rose by 0.6% in H1

July 15, 2010 | 11:47pm CEToriginal
The highest drop in the major economies was recorded of Germany and Italy, as for the carmakers, Fiat, Ford and Toyota. Detailed results for June, a decrease of Skoda...
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Saab reduces wholesale distribution of cars, introduced Direct-Dealer concept in nine countries in Europe

July 15, 2010 | 04:14am CEToriginal
Direct purchase of cars from the carmaker, reduction of national representations, the continuation of independent importers, extending of operations of the company Polar Mobil...
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Auton ceases operation in car sale and service

July 15, 2010 | 04:02am CEToriginal
The original owner of Skoda and Seat dealerships in Usti nad Labem sold the company. Intentions of new owner, current state of licenses in the city...
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Delphi’s Czech plant does not receive new contracts, employees expect production in Ceska Lipa to be ceased by 2013

July 15, 2010 | 03:46am CEToriginal
Delphi Packard Electric has now dismissed a further 130 people and others will follow. Conversely, Johnson Control or Fehrer Bohemia are singing on new employees…
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RCI Financial Services became member of Solus register of defaulters

July 15, 2010 | 03:19am CEToriginal
However, the number of members has not been increased since the companies s Autouver and s Autoleasing were merged in Q2. Current member base...
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PGO Automobiles wants to strengthen sales in Central Europe, importer agreed with new partner

July 14, 2010 | 04:04am CEToriginal
This small-series manufacturer of retro cars takes a number of components from Czech suppliers. The previous and new partner, engines, prices, suppliers...
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EK: Buying new Peugeot, Renault, Fiat, VW and Ford cars abroad pays off

July 14, 2010 | 03:46am CEToriginal
For the most popular models of these brands the price difference between some EU member states can be even tens of percent. The average deviation, the most expensive and cheapest country...
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GM ceased production of Hummer cars, still looking for investor

July 14, 2010 | 01:25am CEToriginal
In Central Europe, there are still several stock cars. If the investor is found, a small model of Hummer H4 could get into the production…
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Sales of Auto Esa up by 14% to 658 used cars in June

July 14, 2010 | 12:07am CEToriginal
This result imitates the development of the new-car market. The best-selling model is the Skoda Fabia, followed in the Top 10 by...
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Iranian government sold 18% share in carmaker Iran Khodro

July 13, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
The Government still holds a 20% share in the company, which is a partner of Renault, Peugeot and Suzuki. The structure of the consortium of investors, the transaction value...
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