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Juricek (Brano): Carmakers pushed prices of components by 10-20% in crisis

August 3, 2011 | 01:20am CEToriginal
New development projects of Brano Group (plastic jack, lead-free battery to frost) and new contracts for Skoda, Fiat, Alfa Romeo...
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Upcoming laws to worsen legalization and sale of stolen cars in Czech Rep

August 2, 2011 | 01:46am CEToriginal
Notarized power of attorney, personal presence or electronic signature when changing owners, pre-registration inspection of the originality...
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Home Credit expanded number of partners of Premia program by BestDrive and Autoturist

July 28, 2011 | 12:23am CEToriginal
These then joined companies AAA Auto, EuroOil, Auto Kelly or Ceska pojistovna. Details of discounts for purchases by Premia credit card...
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Prices of new cars in EU increased by 0.3% in 2010, in real terms they fell by 2.5%

July 27, 2011 | 05:13am CEToriginal
As for Slovakia, nominal prices fell by 14.2%, real ones by 17.4%. In the Czech Republic the drop amounted to 7.1%, or more precisely to 9%. Data for other EU countries, prices of maintenance and repairs...
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Honda to recall 200,000 cars to garages due to faulty engine part

July 26, 2011 | 12:48am CEToriginal
Affected models, details of the defect, possible consequences, the number of cars in various regions including Europe and the Czech Republic...
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Skoda Auto to raise price of complete model range, Czech Rep to be first

July 25, 2011 | 01:33am CEToriginal
The reason is an increase in input costs. Price increases by 1% will affect only some models and equipment on the Czech market…
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LeasePlan: Insurance against autocrime not enough, alarm or lock bonnet will help

July 21, 2011 | 11:37pm CEToriginal
Most often stolen components and equipment, most vulnerable brands, the share of insurance payment refusals of break-ins by insurance companies in 2010, D.A.S. help…
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Low price level in Czech Rep pushed non-premium brand dealer’s margins to even zero

July 21, 2011 | 11:24pm CEToriginal
Some sell new cars without margins and they only prefer volume bonuses from carmakers. Effects on dealer licenses...
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Renault Energy: Production of first engine with start-stop system started in France, Nissan to use it as well

July 21, 2011 | 10:50pm CEToriginal
It is a 1.6 dCi diesel unit (96 kW). Innovations, suppliers, parameters compared to the predecessor, models and prices, the advent of Energy TCe petrol engine...
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Auto-Exner has not obtained Bentley dealer license for Czech Rep yet

July 21, 2011 | 05:15am CEToriginal
The company is still a sub-dealer, although it recently opened a new Bentley showroom in Prague. The carmaker is now choosing a partner; Auto Jarov is also interested...
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Javurek: Sale of VW and Skoda cars in Czech Rep to fall over seven months, other group brands to show growth

July 21, 2011 | 04:53am CEToriginal
The reasons, details of the estimates, development of the passenger car and LCV market, interest in used cars in the Auto-plus program...
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Volkswagen considers offering service contracts for commercial vehicles in Czech Rep

July 19, 2011 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
However, this could lead to restrictions of competition in the service network. Extended warranties...
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Federal-Mogul to supply components for EVs Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt

July 19, 2011 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
The company supplies components for engines of carmakers Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Volvo…
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Prochazka: Volkswagen wants to boost sales of commercial vehicles in Czech Rep in 2011

July 19, 2011 | 03:42am CEToriginal
Results in H1, effects on annual sales, outlook for LCV market, facelifted Crafter with new engines, extended warranty for free...
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AAA Auto began to offer LPG car conversion in Czech Rep

July 19, 2011 | 03:36am CEToriginal
Partner for the conversion, conversion prices for individual cars, subsidized price for Skoda Fabia, conversion advantage…
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Sales of used cars in Auto-plus program rose by 31.9% in Czech Rep in H1

July 19, 2011 | 03:21am CEToriginal
The double-digit growth in all brands, web visit rate, current offer, up to two-year warranty by CarGarantie...
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Daniel Harant came from BMW Group to AAA Auto

July 19, 2011 | 03:11am CEToriginal
He assumed the position of sales director there. His predecessor, David Keller joined bank...
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Mercedes-Benz increased car sales in Czech Rep by 16% in June, by 18.4% in H1

July 17, 2011 | 09:33pm CEToriginal
Details of deliveries to customers and registrations; Comand system in standard in most models, the new SLS AMG Roadster, M-Class and B-Class...
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Seat to support sale of Copa limited edition in Czech Rep by holiday roadshow

July 14, 2011 | 09:51pm CEToriginal
Cooperation with SkoFIN and Semtex, dates and places, competition for a weekend in the mountains with a Seat car and CCS card, test drives, the program of events...
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Pecenka: Skoda wants to increase its market share to 33% in Czech Rep in 2011

July 14, 2011 | 06:45am CEToriginal
Results and evaluation of H1, shortening delivery times in H2, special offers and marketing activities in Q3, plans in the A00 segment...
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Car prices in Czech Rep rose by 0.3% m/m in June

July 12, 2011 | 11:30pm CEToriginal
While used cars went up, prices of new cars stagnated. Prices of spare parts and service works stagnated. Detailed information, including y/y comparisons...
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Sales of new cars in Poland fell by 5.7% in H1, outlook is not optimistic

July 12, 2011 | 11:24pm CEToriginal
Consumers’ interest is now tending more to second-hand cars. Increased VAT, fuel prices rising, interest in financing...
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Pekny (SDA, Kia): Real transaction prices of new cars in Czech Rep has not been changing significantly, communication prices go further down

July 12, 2011 | 05:48am CEToriginal
The price difference between the Czech Republic and Western Europe, the benefits of re-exports, development of the finance penetration, the impact of the shortened depreciation...
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Saab to develop new models of 9-1, 9-6X and 9-7, requested by Chinese partners

July 12, 2011 | 05:12am CEToriginal
Entry into new segments, target markets for models, a joint venture in Sweden, Saab 9-2 preparations...
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Continental aims to invest EUR 130 million in Slovakia

July 1, 2011 | 12:22am CEToriginal
The investment should create over 300 jobs. The application for investment incentives, the nature of production...
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