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Defend Group expands in insurance, to introduce extended warranties for cars

July 10, 2012 | 01:30am CEToriginal
Details of upcoming products, introduction to the market in Central Europe, likely partner and his experience...
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Mini to expand model offer to ten, to invest in UK and continental Europe

July 10, 2012 | 12:30am CEToriginal
Investment in three British factories, HR, considered production of the Mini in a third country, production of the second model at Magna Steyr...
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GM moves European logistics to PSA Peugeot Citroen

July 10, 2012 | 12:24am CEToriginal
The agreement covers the supply of parts, cars and spare parts for Opel, Chevrolet and Cadillac brands. About 200 logistics companies will replace Gefco...
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Skoda Rapid Spaceback: Rapid to get another body version

July 9, 2012 | 01:46am CEToriginal
Liftback should be followed by the five-door hatchback. Launching on the market, the presumable marking, non-traditional rear door opening, the production plan for 2012...
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BMW and Toyota agreed to strengthen cooperation

July 1, 2012 | 10:16pm CEToriginal
Apart from batteries for EVs and diesel engines they added fuel cells, electric drive, the development of a sports model and the development of ultra-light technologies...
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Kisz (Fiat Group): We want to double market share in Czech Rep by 2014

June 28, 2012 | 06:37am CEToriginal
Results in 2011, plans for 2012, new models Panda III and 500L, continued production of Panda II, dealer situation in Central Europe...
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GM and PSA consider producing D-Segment compact models in Germany

June 28, 2012 | 06:22am CEToriginal
New generation of Peugeot 508, Citroen C5 and Opel Insignia will be based on the same platform and will likely roll off the same line. Affected plants, Citroen C6 successor...
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Vosicky (Hyundai): We want to increase sales in Czech Rep at least by 10%

June 28, 2012 | 06:15am CEToriginal
New models (i30, i30 estate, i30 3D, Santa Fe III), conversions to LPG, e-mobility, car communication in Czech...
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Versaevel (Volvo): Premium segment to retain stability, we want to strengthen fleet sales

June 26, 2012 | 04:59am CEToriginal
Plans, re-exports in the Czech Republic, the upcoming dealership in Jihlava, product novelties (V40, SPA platform, C30 Electric, V60 Plug-in Hybrid, XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept, XC90 II)...
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Mazda Fair Service: Mazda launched service program for older cars in Czech Rep

June 26, 2012 | 01:18am CEToriginal
Owners of cars older than 3 years will receive a discount on spare parts, and they will receive extended assistance service Mazda Assistance. Details of discounts, electronic service book...
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Jan Dryak became marketing and PR manager of Cebia

June 26, 2012 | 01:09am CEToriginal
He previously worked at CSOB Leasing or AAA Auto. This is a newly created position with the aim of allowing Petra Stumpfova to focus on her main function...
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Ford to offer airbags in rear seat belts in Europe

June 25, 2012 | 04:37am CEToriginal
The carmaker has already started offering inflatable seat belts in the U.S. in the Explorer. Details of the technology, the first European model...
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GM to double Russian plant in St. Petersburg by 2015

June 25, 2012 | 04:31am CEToriginal
Growth in production capacity in Russia and St. Petersburg, HR, production launch of the Opel Astra sedan, GM's sales growth in 2012...
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Autotrend became Volkswagen dealer, having built showroom in Liberec

June 22, 2012 | 12:01am CEToriginal
The company decided to expand its portfolio with second brand namely on the basis of several years of customer acquisition in its authorized service point. Financing of the investment...
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Peugeot began offering HEVs in Czech Rep, with all-wheel drive

June 21, 2012 | 11:53pm CEToriginal
Details of the propulsion system; models, equipment and prices; sales plans in Europe and the Czech Republic; generational change of the 4007/4008 in the 4x4 segment...
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Charging station for EVs launched by first dealer in Czech Rep

June 21, 2012 | 01:46am CEToriginal
Peugeot dealership name and location, the launch of the Peugeot iOn sales in the dealer network and for cash, the installation of mobile chargers at selected dealers...
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Volkswagen prepares strategy for sale and service of EVs in Czech Rep

June 21, 2012 | 01:17am CEToriginal
The reason is the advent of e-Up! electric in 2013. Details, fast charging stations within the dealerships, the sale of the Up! EcoFuel CNG model...
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AAA Auto plans to trade in used EVs

June 21, 2012 | 01:03am CEToriginal
The company began to build charging stations at its branches, and plans to test electric vehicles and focus on used cars conversions to electric ones...
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Fraikin expands in CEE, after Poland and Slovakia entered Czech Rep

June 20, 2012 | 01:47am CEToriginal
Plans of this provider of commercial vehicle rental on the Czech market, the head in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, business results in Central Europe, partners...
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Yapp Automotive started production in Czech Rep, invested EUR 10 million

June 20, 2012 | 01:36am CEToriginal
Location of the plant of the Chinese supplier, products, HR, an order from Skoda Auto...
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One Ford: Kuga/Escape and Mondeo/Fusion coming after Focus and Ranger

June 20, 2012 | 01:20am CEToriginal
Czech prices of new models B-Max, Ranger, Focus ST; upcoming models Fiesta ST, Transit, Tourneo Custom, Evos Concept; the boot menu and a competition for a B-Max...
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Mini graduates: Mini offers students, graduates and university employees in Czech Rep discount on new car

June 20, 2012 | 01:09am CEToriginal
The affected models, the amount of discounts, special offers force, the number of cars intended for the event, the Mini from CZK 326,000...
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Carnoy (Peugeot): European market to decline by 5-7% in 2012, to remain stable in Czech Rep

June 19, 2012 | 01:08am CEToriginal
The medium-term objective on the Czech market, expanding dealer network, plans with the new model 208, new V3 engines, a road show...
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Volkswagen introduced Up! on Czech market, not worried about demand

June 19, 2012 | 12:33am CEToriginal
Planned sales, BlueMotion package for CZK 6,000, CNG and electric versions, assistant of economic driving Think Blue, financing from SkoFIN...
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Continental partially reduced tire production in Czech Rep

June 18, 2012 | 06:28am CEToriginal
The reason is the decline in demand for trucks and passenger cars in Europe. Cancellation of weekend shifts in Barum Continental, shutdowns in July...
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