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AAA Auto tested mobile purchase in Bohemia, to move to Moravia at weekend

October 22, 2010 | 05:36am CEToriginal
The second event will take place at the Spar supermarket in the town 70 km away from the nearest AAA Auto branch. Results from the first buyout action...
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Volkswagen to use its new partner Suzuki in order to join B-SUV segment

October 21, 2010 | 03:29am CEToriginal
A small VW crossover, smaller than the Tiguan, will be derived from a new generation Suzuki SX4. Considered place and date of production beginning...
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EXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: TPCA to reduce production by 14% in 2010

October 21, 2010 | 03:12am CEToriginal
The JV factory in Kolin introduced Saturday non-production shifts, extended tact time of the production line, release part of agency staff. Details of measures...
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Brand new small BMW models and new generation Mini to get hybrid drive

October 20, 2010 | 02:07am CEToriginal
PSA Peugeot Citroen is going to become a partner in developing, manufacturing and purchasing of components. The prepared platform for small BMW cars is likely to be utilized by Saab...
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Ford holds winter service offer in Czech Rep by end of the year

October 20, 2010 | 12:35am CEToriginal
The offer includes car inspection and advantageous offer of complete winter wheels. The scope and price of the inspection varies for each dealer…
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s Autoleasing expanded offer of accommodation card to financing contract on EUR 50 voucher

October 20, 2010 | 12:10am CEToriginal
Compared to the accommodation card, the voucher can be used once only. This special offer has addressed several thousand clients since March...
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Lotus finalizes preparations to enter Czech Rep, chose local partner

October 19, 2010 | 04:35am CEToriginal
The carmaker will launch a new model onto the market each year and will enter the segment of four-door coupes and possibly city electric cars...
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AAA Auto’s monthly sales slightly fall in Czech Rep in recent two months, continually grow in Slovakia since January

October 19, 2010 | 03:48am CEToriginal
The company increased sales by 15.2% in Q3, by 2.6% in Q1-3. The company will probably meet its full-year plan...
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Volkswagen’s first step to cut Skoda brand back to be limited equipment of its cars

October 18, 2010 | 02:47am CEToriginal
Some elements will disappear; some will be moved to the optional equipment. At the same time, prices of Skoda cars are going to fall. Features, models, dates...
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Suzuki to recall over 90,000 cars in Japan, action to be possibly spread abroad

October 18, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginal
The reason is a possible defect on the door mirrors, which can be released. The affected models and years of production...
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Dekra proposed surveillance cameras at MOT stations in Czech Rep

October 18, 2010 | 02:29am CEToriginal
They would be connected to the information system of the Ministry of Transport. Dekra’s network currently involves 86% of MOT stations in the Czech Republic, the rest...
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Kia Open Days/Service Days: Venga’s day-rental, favoured winter inspection

October 18, 2010 | 12:16am CEToriginal
The event will again take place in the dealer network for 10 days. When presenting a coupon, the car owner gets a 75% discount for the inspection...
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Citroen supports introduction of new generation C3 by free rentals for one day in Czech Rep

October 17, 2010 | 11:47pm CEToriginal
There are 60 cars available in the dealer network. Over three months, the opportunity to test the new Citroen C3 was utilized by...
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Skoda Auto to fully localize production in India by 2012

October 14, 2010 | 04:23am CEToriginal
Currently, the carmaker uses 40% of components from the local suppliers. New low-cost sedan A Entry/Felicia will start being produced in 2011…
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EVC Group expands abroad with electric cars Skoda Roomster and Smart Fortwo

October 14, 2010 | 03:54am CEToriginal
In Western Europe, the company also wants to offer conversions of used cars. First foreign markets, funding in the Czech Republic by s Autoleasing...
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Auto Hase extended opening hours of Volvo service shop for three hours from October

October 14, 2010 | 03:20am CEToriginal
The company thus accommodates customers who are too busy during the day. Daily working hours of the service shop has been extended to 14.5 hours...
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Peugeot holds autumn car inspection in Czech Rep till mid-November

October 14, 2010 | 03:07am CEToriginal
When passing the inspection the customer receives a first aid kit in compliance with the new notice. Price of the inspeciton...
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AAA Auto tested new concept of mobile used car shops near supermarkets

October 13, 2010 | 04:02am CEToriginal
The company will run the full concept in spring 2011 before the motoring season. Test location and results of the event...
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Car prices in Czech Rep dropped by 0.5% m/m in September

October 13, 2010 | 03:38am CEToriginal
Prices of used cars went down more than prices of new ones. Prices of spare parts fell while prices of service work went up. Detailed information...
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Some smaller car dealers in Czech Rep began to barter advertising for services on media’s fleet

October 13, 2010 | 03:25am CEToriginal
They resolve the company’s promotion in this way, without having to spend money. In some cases dealers also offer spare parts...
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Strong demand of dealers in Czech Rep for sales of quality used Peugeot cars

October 13, 2010 | 03:11am CEToriginal
In 2011, one third of the dealer network will be involved in the program Peugeot Approved Cars. Sales plans...
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Autobond introduced loyalty program for new and existing customers

October 13, 2010 | 02:59am CEToriginal
The program, called Bond Service Plus is divided into three levels, providing different sized discounts for service, parts, accessories and other services...
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Ministry of Transport suggests technical check-up stations to compulsorily record mileage

October 13, 2010 | 02:40am CEToriginal
This should eliminate fraud concerning downsizing of car tachometers in the Czech Republic. The amendment could come into force...
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Auto-Exner offers autumn car inspection by end of October

October 13, 2010 | 02:18am CEToriginal
In the case of finding faults with the car the client gets a special price for service work up to 50%. The price and scope of the inspection...
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Petr Taborsky left Import Volkswagen Group

October 12, 2010 | 02:26am CEToriginal
He was head of the Seat division for 4 years, worked at the Volkswagen Group for over 13 years. The new head of the Seat brand in the Czech Republic...
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