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Volkswagen to build new plant in Poland

March 18, 2014 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
The location, the amount of investment, the plant size, models produced, HR, timing, related personnel changes...
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JTEKT won several contracts in Koyo Bearings division, to ensure production in Czech Rep

March 18, 2014 | 12:19am CEToriginal
The plant in Olomouc therefore invested in two automatic lines. Projects and clients, changes in logistics, R&D centre...
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PSA to introduce third shift in Sochaux

March 17, 2014 | 10:35pm CEToriginal
The reason is the high initial demand for the new Peugeot 308 and the production start of the station wagon. Timing, HR, growth in production, orders, new engines...
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Winterkorn (Volkswagen): Skoda Auto to produce another model in Kvasiny

March 16, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
Announcement of the new investment comes at a time when Skoda Auto is leading talks on a new collective agreement with the union. The alleged offer of the company after the 4th round of negotiations...
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BMW to move production of one model in Europe

March 16, 2014 | 11:42pm CEToriginal
The model, affected factories, timing, Strategy Number One, reduction of the number of platforms in the BMW Group, upcoming models...
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TPCA and unions agreed on wage growth of 2.4%

March 16, 2014 | 11:21pm CEToriginal
It is a larger increase than a year ago. Improvement in the beneficial system Z-Konto, a new car lease program, a joint magazine of the factory and trade unions, HR...
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Volkswagen decided on new investments in Czech Rep

March 14, 2014 | 02:27am CEToriginal
The place of production of the large SUV ‘Skoda Snowman’ should be one of them. Suppliers and companies Accolade and Panattoni are waiting for confirmation. Location, land, HR, timing…
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Toyota to hold another testing weekend in Czech Rep aimed at new models and HEVs

March 14, 2014 | 01:58am CEToriginal
Event date, a credit with zero interest and premium insurance, a spring maintenance campaign...
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electrified: Volkswagen holds e-mobility weeks in Germany

March 12, 2014 | 11:39pm CEToriginal
Location, date, program, microsite, electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, upgraded web Thinkblue.cz, marketing campaign...
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Opel to introduce LTE technology in cars in Europe

March 12, 2014 | 11:21pm CEToriginal
Timing, a partner from the GM group, availability in America and Asia, functions (Wi-Fi hotspot, eCall, satellite monitoring, assistance services)...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Rep down m/m in January

March 12, 2014 | 01:59am CEToriginal
While new cars became more expensive, used cars became cheaper. Prices of servicing were flat, spare parts became more expensive. Detailed information, y/y development...
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Auto Esa strengthens repurchase of vans and Skoda cars in Prague

March 12, 2014 | 01:51am CEToriginal
The company has opened new repurchase centre in Cerny Most. The amount of investment, current capacity, HR, a change in car valuation methodology...
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Joachim Ewald became new Executive of SkoFIN

March 11, 2014 | 02:29am CEToriginal
He has returned to the Czech Republic after 14 years, meanwhile moving from Ford Bank to MAN Finance. His competences, predecessor, plans and novelties of the company for 2014...
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Porsche Inter Auto bought dealer Auto Heller in Czech Rep

March 11, 2014 | 02:09am CEToriginal
The company has thus entered into two other cities in the country and expanded its portfolio with a new brand. Details of the transaction, statement of UOHS, financial results, HR...
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Hyundai 3D: Hyundai launched new service of car rental in Czech Rep

March 9, 2014 | 11:14pm CEToriginal
Until now, spare cars have been available to clients of the service shopw, now they are also available to new owners of small cars for long trips. Details, conditions, BMW’s similar program...
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Vahland: Skoda to focus on wealthier clients in future

March 6, 2014 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
Simultaneously, its future models should have more dynamic design. However, the sales growth estimate from IHS Automotive is more sceptical than the carmaker’s plan...
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Fantomas Days: Citroen launched marketing campaign for passenger cars in Czech Rep

March 6, 2014 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
Models and prices, technopackets for CZK 1, microsite, TV spot, a competition for renting a car for one year with the possibility to test up to four models...
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Opel 24 hours: Opel organizes traditional campaign in Czech Rep and Slovakia at weekend

March 6, 2014 | 11:13pm CEToriginal
Date, the affected models, bonuses and benefits, expected bestsellers, microsites...
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Hyundai expanded branded insurance with new features in Czech Rep

March 5, 2014 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
GAP insurance, additional insurance of rims, tires and accessories, active assistance Safeline Rent+ for the i40 and ix35 for free, rate increase of Hyundai Insurance...
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Tesla wants to double number of its dealerships in Europe in 2014

March 5, 2014 | 11:15pm CEToriginal
At the same time, it will expand the network of fast charging stations. Planned sales, entry into other markets in Europe and Asia...
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Skoda Auto to buy tires from Nexen Tire

March 4, 2014 | 11:45pm CEToriginal
The South Korean tire manufacturer is a supplier to Hyundai and Kia cars. Contract and supply situation details...
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Apple introduced CarPlay car platform

March 4, 2014 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
Connecting an i-devices with car, the first implementation in Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari cars, third-party applications, including Spotify...
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Car of the Year 2014: Peugeot 308 became European car of year, with large advantage

March 3, 2014 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
Two EVs follow; the Skoda Octavia took the sixth place. Details of the final ranking and scoring, the demand for the Peugeot 308...
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Tesla plans to build giant factory for battery production

March 3, 2014 | 01:46am CEToriginal
Considered locations, amount of investment, capacity, HR, timing, cooperation with partners, including Panasonic, upcoming models...
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Samohyl Motor Holding’s branch hit by fire

February 28, 2014 | 01:28am CEToriginal
Location, brands, affected facilities, the scope and the anticipated amount of damage, the police investigation...
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