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Renault and Dacia in February: Small models went up by CZK 5,000, Megane Coupe Cabriolet cheaper by CZK 80,000

February 9, 2011 | 03:46am CEToriginal
Master got new versions. Renault and Dacia prepared discounted equipment packets for some models...
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Ford introduced several new and innovative credit products in Czech Rep

February 8, 2011 | 05:26am CEToriginal
There is a new product in the form of an interest-free credit for 1 year with a down payment of 37.5%. The special offer of Transit Zero, discount of CZK 20,000 for a car within the 3F Entry credit...
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BMW Group published prices for new BMW and Mini models, launching them in Q2

February 8, 2011 | 05:06am CEToriginal
Key novelties include the BMW 6 Cabrio, BMW 5 xDrive, Mini Cooper SD and Mini Cooper D/Cooper SD with an automatic transmission...
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Skoda Auto plans to expand one of its assembly halls in Mlada Boleslav

February 7, 2011 | 12:36am CEToriginal
Its production capacity is expected to grow by 45% in order to be ready for the third-generation Octavia. Details of the project...
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Opel's 20 years in Czech Rep: 20 Years Edition with discounted extra equipment, innovated websites

February 6, 2011 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
Limited editions are available for models Corsa, Astra, Zafira and Insignia. Innovations on the Web presentation...
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Sales of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 8% in January, LCV sales fell by 0.6%

February 4, 2011 | 05:43am CEToriginal
Demand for trucks increased by a half, demand for buses fell by a third. Import of used cars increased...
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Ford to extend network of Transit centers in Czech Rep in 2011

February 3, 2011 | 04:02am CEToriginal
The importer will introduce fixed prices of service inspections for Transit and will publish the annual service costs for all models. Sales of spare parts to independent repairers...
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Nissan offers 2010 Micra cars with discount of CZK 20,000 in Czech Rep

February 3, 2011 | 03:47am CEToriginal
When using finance it is possible to obtain a further discount of CZK 30,000. A model example when applying the Start credit…
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Lexus decreased prices of selected models by CZK 30,000 to CZK 100,000 in Czech Rep

February 3, 2011 | 03:30am CEToriginal
The reason is the favorable exchange rate of the koruna against the euro. The price decrease applies to some versions of the model rang IS, GS and LS...
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Mercedes-Benz increased sales of cars by 8% in Czech Rep in 2010

February 2, 2011 | 05:39am CEToriginal
In 2011, Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic expects a similar increase. The estimated development of the Czech market, new products in 2011...
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Kia Optima to come to Europe earlier, maybe even as station wagon and HEV

February 2, 2011 | 05:24am CEToriginal
The Pro Cee'd facelift, the new Picanto and the Rio a five- and three-door version, the focus on individual body and motorized versions of the Cee'd, fleet customers of the Cee’d in the Czech Republic...
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Ford wants to defend market share of 9% and first place among importers in Czech Rep in 2011

February 2, 2011 | 05:10am CEToriginal
Revival of sales to companies and product news, the Focus III and Ranger III should contribute to the plan. The success of a presentation on Facebook...
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Barna (Kia): Car market in Czech Rep to rise by 5% in 2011

February 1, 2011 | 02:07am CEToriginal
Kia Motors Czech met plans for the year 2010 and has set new ones. The proportion of the fleet sales, sales expectations for Q1 2011, plans for the Rio and the Sportage...
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E.ON to provide 25 electric Smart Fortwo ED for testing in Czech Rep by 2014

February 1, 2011 | 01:41am CEToriginal
The first one has been taken over the Prague Emergency Service. The partnership could later be extended to testing of EVs A-Class E-Cell, B-Class E-Cell and Vito E-Cell...
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Skoda Auto to expand logistics centre for spare parts in Czech Rep by 50%

February 1, 2011 | 01:13am CEToriginal
This is one of Volkswagen’s three major logistics centres in Europe. The current parameters, the amount of the investment...
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Seat Fast Start 2011: Decline in prices of some models, discounted financing of Seat Light, cheaper service for older cars

February 1, 2011 | 01:07am CEToriginal
Special prices in Q1, stock Exeo cars with a guarantee for 3 years, financing from SkoFIN with insurance from Allianz, an alternative line of parts, Economy...
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Nissan continues with discounts on selected models in Q1

January 31, 2011 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
The Nissan 370Z Roadster production year 2010 is available at a discount of CZK 170,000. Also the discount when providing a trade-in car continues…
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Sanyo plans to invest in production of li-ion batteries for HEVs, six carmakers to be supplied

January 31, 2011 | 04:56am CEToriginal
The amount of investment, location, dates of execution, customers, competitors...
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Ford reduced prices of selected models by CZK 5,000 up to 15,000 in Czech Rep

January 31, 2011 | 04:52am CEToriginal
The smallest model Ka was given a start-stop system and a base price of CZK 189,990. New financial products of Zero loan, +50/50, Flexi loan from Ford Credit...
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Skoda renewed special offer Family with number of advantages within SkoFIN funding in Czech Rep

January 31, 2011 | 04:23am CEToriginal
Compared to the previous offer Family, 1.2 HTP engines, equipping package of Family Grand and the Octavia Tour were added. Prices of the models...
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Cebia began to assess quality of used car dealers in Czech Rep

January 28, 2011 | 03:27am CEToriginal
The results will be published on a new site in March. Methodology and details of assessment of used car shops and dealers, the number of subjects...
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Peugeot winter testing event: Car testing for 24 hours free of charge with possibility to take 7 benefits throughout 7 days

January 28, 2011 | 03:12am CEToriginal
After the testing has finished, one benefit expires with each passing day. The review of advantages, action prices of models in Q1...
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Renault in January: Sport versions of Megane cheaper by CZK 20,000, Scenic by CZK 5,000, Grand Scenic by CZK 10,000

January 28, 2011 | 02:54am CEToriginal
On the contrary, Renault Thalia, Megane and Dacia Logan are more expensive. Twingo Miss Sixty limited edition is a product novelty...
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Toyota Motor recalling 1.7 million cars worldwide

January 26, 2011 | 11:15pm CEToriginal
The recall is caused by various defects that can lead to fuel leakage. Toyota and Lexus models will have to undergo an inspection…
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Saab recalling 9-3 sedans for inspection

January 26, 2011 | 10:50pm CEToriginal
The recall is caused by a possible fuel pump failure that causes an engine shutdown. Number of affected vehicles and years of production...
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