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Koenigsegg, Fiat and Renco among clients interested in Saab

May 30, 2009 | 04:01pm CEToriginal
Koenigsegg and Renco Group, owned by the financier Ira Rennert, have the highest chances. Simultaneously, the court extended Saab's bankruptcy protection till...
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Automotive supplier Magna is likely to acquire German carmaker Opel

May 30, 2009 | 03:42pm CEToriginal
General Motors, Magna and the German Government preliminary agreed. Fiat is currently not participating in negotiations, but...
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Skoda Octavia third generation to come in 2011 or 2012

May 30, 2009 | 03:08pm CEToriginal
Skoda Auto wants to introduce two new models each year. In 2009 it will be Yeti and Superb Combi, in 2010 facelift of Fabia and Roomster models, in 2011...
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Creditors of General Motors agree with new proposal for exchange of obligations for stocks

May 29, 2009 | 10:25am CEToriginal
None the less, the carmaker intends to ask for protection against creditors. The bankruptcy should last…
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Slavia pojistovna to offer insurance Krystof to damage liability free of charge for one year

May 29, 2009 | 09:52am CEToriginal
The client will thus save CZK 1,500 and if he/she drives without offences in the following years, he/she will be offered a discount...
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Skoda Auto increased production of Fabia and Roomster models and also number of workers from VW Slovakia

May 29, 2009 | 08:30am CEToriginal
Daily production of the Fabia model rose by 200 to 1,200 cars. To 250 employees from Bratislava-based plant of Volkswagen came this week…
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Visteon asked for bankrupt protection from creditors in USA, European activities not affected

May 28, 2009 | 03:27pm CEToriginal
In the following 18 months, General Motors plans to reduce the number of its automotive suppliers in North America from the current 1,500 to...
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Euro NCAP: Five out of six cars tested with the maximum number of stars, Suzuki Alto failed

May 28, 2009 | 01:58pm CEToriginal
Five stars received Audi Q5, Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20, Kia Soul and Peugeot 3008. Suzuki Alto achieved a rating...
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Negotiations on Opel without solution, General Motors closer to bankruptcy

May 28, 2009 | 11:36am CEToriginal
Fiat and Magna has obtained a status of prospective applicants. The European Commission wants to discuss Opel. The first proceedings will…
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AAA Auto to introduce lowest price guarantee as of June

May 27, 2009 | 04:45pm CEToriginal
The lowest price guarantee comes after the food and electronics also to the car sales segment. The guarantee can be applied in AAA Auto till...
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Lexus IS 250C: Second coupe-cabrio coming with price from CZK 1.289 million to Czech market

May 27, 2009 | 04:23pm CEToriginal
Under the bonnet there is approved 6-cylinder petrol 2.5L (153 kW). The first ordered cars will arrive in the Czech Republic in...
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Cebia launched system allowing to obtain complex information about car’s origin and history

May 27, 2009 | 01:41pm CEToriginal
Autotracer system can verify the origin of the car, year of production, service history, or kilometres passed. The price of one car verification is...
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Chinese company Beijing Automotive Industry additionally submitted bid for entrance to Opel

May 26, 2009 | 09:32pm CEToriginal
The Chinese company would keep the branches in Germany and would not dismiss its employees. The Government will publish a preliminary decision on the best offer on...
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Toyota iQ: World’s smallest 4-seated car to be sold also in Czech Rep and Slovakia

May 26, 2009 | 08:54pm CEToriginal
Toyota has not been originally calculating with the iQ model import on those markets. Sales will begin in June, the car price is...
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Skoda Auto extended its offer of assistance services for Mobility Warranty Premium

May 26, 2009 | 06:32pm CEToriginal
A new service is free of charge for newly purchased cars; for the cars purchased earlier the service is for a fee. It also covers matters caused by one's own fault such as...
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London to start testing intelligent speed limiter in cars

May 26, 2009 | 12:43pm CEToriginal
During a six-month testing a bus and a cab will also be tested. The system was developed by the Danish company...
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Decision on Opel to be made by mid-week, interested subjects still improving offers

May 25, 2009 | 09:57pm CEToriginal
In case of inconvenient offers Germany's Economy Minister Guttenberg would be in favour of...
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The only Toyota car dealer in West Bohemia Dajbych ceased cooperation with importer

May 25, 2009 | 09:23pm CEToriginal
Pilsen-based dealer, specialized in 4x4 cars, is now negotiating with potential partners. Pilsen might be entered by the company...
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Volkswagen Golf Variant: Fourth bodywork version of new Golf on sale from EUR 18,500

May 25, 2009 | 06:14pm CEToriginal
Extra charge amounts to EUR 2,000 in comparison with the 3-door hatchback. The sale in the Czech Republic and Slovakia will begin…
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SkoFIN offers prolonged guarantee for used Volkswagen cars till end of year

May 25, 2009 | 02:34pm CEToriginal
SkoFIN has not registered any drop of sales of used cars. The number of contracts increased by 25% in Q1 while the number of credits grew by even...
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General Motors might get a fourth bid for Opel sale

May 24, 2009 | 12:00am CEToriginal
Interest is apparently shown by one Chinese carmaker, which has sent GM executives so-called expression of interest on Thursday...
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Magna becomes the favourite for Opel takeover, decision to be made next week

May 23, 2009 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
Magna is preferred by the German political representation, Opel and GM too. Magna requires only a minority share...
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Tatra negotiating with Skoda Auto on lending it its unused employees

May 22, 2009 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
Skoda Auto is looking for workers for production of the model Yeti in Mlada Boleslav and Kvasiny too. The company needs there...
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EuWe Eugen Wexler opened next production hall in Rokycany

May 22, 2009 | 07:24pm CEToriginal
A production for new Opel Astra model will be placed there and other orders will be added up from six carmakers…
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TPCA restored recruitment campaign due to increase of production

May 22, 2009 | 01:54pm CEToriginal
The reason is growing production and the need for covering summer vacations as well. In June the carmaker will engage…
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