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Fiat reportedly planning to close some factories in Italy, carmaker denied it

March 8, 2012 | 05:10am CEToriginal
The affected plants and their produced models, timing, investments, production of Jeep cars in Europe...
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Rehau to build factory in Hungary, second one in CEE after plant in Czech Rep

March 6, 2012 | 12:35am CEToriginal
This is due to new orders from Audi. Location, size, investment, HR, timing, deliveries to upcoming models...
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Used car shops founded association in Czech Rep

March 6, 2012 | 12:03am CEToriginal
Current membership including new car dealers, such as BS Auto, association partners, such as Cebia and Eurotax, a second attempt to unify used car sale business...
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Nissan Motor to restore Datsun brand after 23 years

March 5, 2012 | 11:23pm CEToriginal
The automaker will use it for cheap cars for emerging markets. The timing, first markets, car prices, planned annual sales...
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Seat Toledo IV to be manufactured in Czech Rep with Skoda Rapid

March 5, 2012 | 12:50am CEToriginal
The Spanish brand has also returned the original body style to the Toledo. The affiliated models will roll off the production line in...
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Skoda Auto considers moving assembly of Roomster in Czech Rep

March 5, 2012 | 12:02am CEToriginal
For up to 400 employees of the Vrchlabi plant this could mean moving for work. A possible increase in capacity of the DSG gearbox...
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Passenger cars sold in U.S. to have rear-view camera

March 2, 2012 | 02:24am CEToriginal
It is a step towards greater protection of pedestrians, especially children. The timing, serial and optional equipment component for models in 2012, costs for carmakers per vehicle...
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Autobond to build multibrand complex in Prague

March 1, 2012 | 01:21am CEToriginal
It will be the second facility in the capital of the Czech Republic. Hiring a former dealership at the inner road ring, first brand, the upcoming investment...
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Dealers: Stating car prices in financing in outdoor advertising is unfortunate

March 1, 2012 | 12:24am CEToriginal
The potential customer has no chance to read a small note on the price conditions and dealers often lose existing clients...
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Czech government is against CSSD proposal on criminalizing downsized odometers

February 29, 2012 | 11:45pm CEToriginal
According to coalition ministers, the amendment to the Criminal Code is ill-conceived. Reasons, governmental proposal...
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Megatech Industries acquired new contracts from Volkswagen Group

February 29, 2012 | 04:46am CEToriginal
The company will therefore expand production in one of the Czech factories. The location, new technology, HR, contracts for the upcoming VW and Skoda models, customers...
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Ford to introduce SYNC communication system with new B-Max in Europe

February 29, 2012 | 01:20am CEToriginal
The system, apart from the series of multimedia options, includes automatic emergency call technology in case of an accident. Details, cooperation with EENA...
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Azure Dynamics builds distribution network for Ford commercial EVs in Europe

February 28, 2012 | 02:55am CEToriginal
Currently, the company has partners in eight countries, among them Emil Frey, MVC Automotive and A. Charouz. Production, sales, another model...
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Care Car terminated car sales after two years

February 27, 2012 | 12:40am CEToriginal
The company was a dealer of Hyundai, last time it was a Kia dealer and an authorized Skoda service with showrooms in Brandys and Prague. Its showroom in Prague...
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Skoda added free inspection of newly purchased used car to its service program for older cars in Czech Rep

February 27, 2012 | 12:30am CEToriginal
When applying the coupons 'Cheque book full of discounts' in selected months there is a possibility to take part in a competition for original accessories. Conditions, models, discounts...
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Invelt wants to increase sales to more than 1,000 cars and motorcycles in 2012

February 27, 2012 | 12:24am CEToriginal
Sales in 2011, the share in BMW dealer sales, the most popular models, demand for the Alpina brand, new models in 2012...
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NH Car became Volkswagen dealer, opened showroom in Prague

February 26, 2012 | 11:33pm CEToriginal
This is the first showroom in the Czech Republic according to a new modular concept, which gives investors the spatial and financial flexibility. Growth of the VW dealer network in 2012...
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Opel 24 hours: Novelties of this year is inclusion of LCVs, free insurance and tires for half

February 26, 2012 | 11:11pm CEToriginal
These have been added to the traditional bonuses such as a free roof rack, a 50% discount on accessories, a bonus for financing. Details and dates of the special offer...
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Porsche recalls 102,000 Cayenne cars worldwide

February 26, 2012 | 11:07pm CEToriginal
The carmaker has registered 107 cases when the front lamp loosened or fell out. The affected production years...
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Infiniti prepared special offer on 2011 stock cars in Czech Rep

February 26, 2012 | 11:00pm CEToriginal
The campaign includes three models and diesel engines. The models, discount of up to CZK 287,000, accompanying advertising campaign...
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Servind strengthened sales department and is about to open new headquarters to its 20 anniversary

February 24, 2012 | 01:56am CEToriginal
The company has created a new position of Business Development Director in Car Repair Division, which was taken by a long-time employee, Jan Pesata. Location of the new headquarters, the expansion to the OEM...
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Toyota introduced Genio credit with almost 0% down payment for next five models in Czech Rep

February 24, 2012 | 01:47am CEToriginal
Interest in the Genio 5555 at the Yaris, examples of funding, the validity of the campaign, the same amount of down payment and instalments for 6 years with Toyota Insurance...
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Nissan Motor recalls 250,000 cars worldwide

February 24, 2012 | 01:27am CEToriginal
Detail of the defect, affected Nissan and Infiniti models, years of production, cars from factories in Asia and Europe...
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Rolls-Royce strengthens in Central Europe

February 23, 2012 | 03:59am CEToriginal
After opening a service centre in Warsaw and a car dealership in Munich, the carmaker is leading talks with a possible partner in the Czech Republic. Service potential on the Czech market...
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Auto Esa: Demand for car service up by 28% in 2011

February 22, 2012 | 02:45am CEToriginal
The most common service for customers and during pre-sales inspections, upgrade of service premises, suppliers of car parts, the rate of complaints...
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