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Toyota recalls over 1 million cars to service shops in USA due to engine turning off

August 27, 2010 | 01:32am CEToriginal
The engine, according to NHTSA, can turn off at any speed due to defect in the electronic system. The recall covers models...
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Auto-Exner began providing benefits for holders of Opencard and Shell cards

August 26, 2010 | 02:38am CEToriginal
These concern discounts on the purchase of cars as well as discounted service work. At the same time the company has launched a customer portal, ExnerTV...
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Japan: HEVs and EVs must be louder to be safe for pedestrians

August 26, 2010 | 02:29am CEToriginal
Toyota has responded to a new government directive with a device increasing the noise or the Prius HEV. Details of legislation and sound module...
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NetRex discounted guard camera SimCam for car or motorcycle in garage

August 26, 2010 | 02:07am CEToriginal
Communication through mobile phone via SMS and MMS, area tapping, photos of thieves via MMS, original and new price...
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Cebia expanding abroad, first country to be Slovakia

August 24, 2010 | 03:40am CEToriginal
Strategy, international management, services offered, Slovak partners, situation on the used car market in Slovakia...
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Make Cars Green: UAMK joined FIA global campaign in Czech Rep, SATC in Slovakia

August 24, 2010 | 02:47am CEToriginal
Navigation, tire pressure monitoring system, start-stop, six- and multi-speed gearbox or others can contribute to greener operation...
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Mercedes-Benz SuperInsurance: Discounted rates for accident insurance for CLS, GLK and C-Class on lease or credit until end of 2010

August 23, 2010 | 12:20am CEToriginal
The standard and premium rates, the possibility of combining with equipment packets, the special offer for E-Class, insurance for new and used cars for cash, partners...
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Czech government prepares system of emission zones for entry of vehicles, different than in Germany

August 22, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
The number of cars in the Czech Republic has grown by 1 million cars over 10 years, their age has not changed though. Results of the system of registration fees for used cars...
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CarGarant prepares for expansion in Czech Rep, Slovakia and abroad

August 20, 2010 | 03:35am CEToriginal
New market in Russia and its specifics, the effort for an insurance license, new partners, innovative GAP products and guarantees, new products...
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Mazda extended recall action with steering boost to other markets including Europe

August 20, 2010 | 03:07am CEToriginal
Affected models, the production interval, the total number of cars in the world, in Europe, in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, initiation of repairs in service shops...
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Auto Brozovsky stopped selling cars, showroom in Sokolov being sold

August 19, 2010 | 03:17am CEToriginal
The company was a dealer of Fiat, Subaru and Toyota as well as an authorized service point for Alfa Romeo and an independent Lexus dealer. The showroom’s new owner…
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Auto Esa agreed with sixth partner for car insurance field, Uniqa

August 19, 2010 | 02:59am CEToriginal
The results of the first months of collaboration, the number of cooperating used car shops with Uniqa, products for used cars, new services VIN Foto and windscreen sanding, the other partners...
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Mazda to recall 215,000 cars in USA to repair errors with driving system

August 19, 2010 | 02:43am CEToriginal
U.S. authorities have also launched a preliminary investigation into possible problems with driving of the Kia Soul...
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AAA Auto: People buying used convertibles again, demand rose by 58% this year

August 19, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginal
For example, AAA Auto sold 30 convertibles in July. The company registers an increased interest of women. The most popular convertibles...
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Fourth service place for Isuzu trucks in Czech Rep to be provided by Hesti group again

August 18, 2010 | 03:36am CEToriginal
Another service place is about to emerge in Brno by 2010 and it will be operated by a new partner...
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GM to recall nearly 250,000 cars to check seat belts

August 18, 2010 | 12:44am CEToriginal
The belts may appear to be on although they are not. The action concerns mainly the U.S., and includes the models...
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Kooperativa established new liquidation centre in Prague at BMW dealer

August 17, 2010 | 11:54pm CEToriginal
The actual number and amount of damage from the Sunday's hailstorm, the overall estimate, strengthening of the call centre, including the upcoming weekend, the number losses covered from damage liability…
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Toyota offers discounts on stock cars by end of September in Czech Rep and Slovakia

August 17, 2010 | 04:14am CEToriginal
The special offer Team Edition applies to selected versions of the Aygo, Auris, Corolla Active, Verso and the Avensis. Offered stock cars and their prices...
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Citroen sells out stock cars with discount up to 42% in August

August 17, 2010 | 03:45am CEToriginal
The offer relates to both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Offered models and individual cars, prices, financing...
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Hyundai organizing sale of stock cars with discount of up to CZK 220,000 in Czech Rep from August 19

August 15, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
The special offer applies to models i10, i20, i30, i30cw, ix55, Accent and Santa Fe. Discounts of the individual models, prices within financing, the action’s validity...
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AAA Auto improved financial results in H1 with decrease in sales

August 12, 2010 | 04:23am CEToriginal
Net profit rose severalfold, revenues by 6.5%, operating costs by 4.3%. Sales dropped by 3.4% to...
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Mercedes-Benz Financial Services extended offer of interest-free loans for other models in Czech Rep

August 12, 2010 | 04:11am CEToriginal
Part of the action is also beneficiary insurance. The offer of a two-year credit with three repayments and a three-year credit is valid until the end of the year on the models...
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Honda to terminate sales of Civic Type R model in EU

August 10, 2010 | 11:32pm CEToriginal
The reason is the non-fullfilment of the Euro 5 emission standard. Order possibilities, stock cars, date of the sale termination, other versions of the Civic...
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Car prices in Czech Rep dropped by 0.5% m/m in July

August 10, 2010 | 03:09am CEToriginal
Used cars became much cheaper than the new ones. Prices of spare parts fell, while prices of service works went up. Detailed info...
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Fiat provides car safety inspection for CZK 99/EUR 3.99 in Czech Rep and Slovakia by end of September

August 10, 2010 | 02:59am CEToriginal
At the same time, it has introduced a helpdesk LongAssist from the Europ Assistance. A discount of 20% on selected components of the braking system, LongAssist for free...
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