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EVC Group completed development of electric car Skoda Superb

May 4, 2010 | 01:46am CEToriginal
Its electric drive will be identical to the electric car Skoda Roomster. It will be followed by another electric Skoda model...
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Kopecky: Generali wants to be number three on insurance market in Czech Rep by 2012

May 4, 2010 | 01:04am CEToriginal
Current state, market share necessary to this aim, outlook in car insurance in 2010, expansion of cooperation with partners...
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FLEET MANAGEMENT 2010: Half of companies in Czech Rep still not using effective fleet management

May 4, 2010 | 12:41am CEToriginal
For example, they are not making use of telematics systems and do not buy tires centrally. Details of the survey of Incoma GfK, the conflict between buyers and suppliers...
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Professional conference on development of electric cars and infrastructure to be held in Prague on May 6

May 4, 2010 | 12:28am CEToriginal
Representatives of the companies Continental, IBM, Peugeot, Skoda Auto, CEZ, Molaris, ZPA Smart Energy or the Czech Technical University will speak at the conference...
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FLEET MANAGEMENT 2010: Large companies introduce CO2 limits for company cars

May 3, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
They are thus trying to reduce fuel costs as well as servicing. For example, by 2015, Siemens plans to achieve in its fleet an average value of...
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FLEET MANAGEMENT 2010: Costs of drivers of company cars can be squeezed more than of suppliers

May 3, 2010 | 11:28pm CEToriginal
Rude drivers can increase normal TCO of company vehicles by up to 25%. Specific details on the example of the B segment car, possible solutions...
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Kia dealers in Czech Rep can get rid of used car trade, AAA Auto to take care of cars in part exchange

April 30, 2010 | 11:06am CEToriginal
The program for used cars Autokeep still continues. Replacement of a car in part exchange in Germany and the Czech Republic...
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First service partner of Isuzu Trucks in Czech Rep assigned Hesti group

April 29, 2010 | 01:39am CEToriginal
Its service locations in Prague, Hradec Kralove, and Plzen will therefore take an additional brand. Other service locations in Brno and Ostrava...
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BMW Extended Warranty: Carmaker’s extended guarantee up to 5 years/120,000 km for BMW cars

April 29, 2010 | 01:08am CEToriginal
The warranty may be bought for any vehicle with a valid service package Service Inclusive before the statutory warranty period expiration. Options and prices...
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Prazska plynarenska to offer discount on CNG and petrol voucher as of May

April 29, 2010 | 12:17am CEToriginal
The offer concerns customers in the category of residential and retail customers. The discount and the value of petrol voucher in the network Benzina...
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Toyota recalls further SUVs in USA, currently 50,000 Sequoia cars

April 28, 2010 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
The reason is a potential problem with the ESP, which in some cases may be activated even when driving slowly and it prevents the acceleration of the vehicle that is expected by the driver. NHTSA...
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General Motors to invest USD 890 million in modernization of five motor plants

April 28, 2010 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
The investment will protect 1,600 jobs in North America. These factories should produce a new generation V8 engine designed for...
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Allianz offers cheaper damage liability for Prague and surroundings in Q1

April 28, 2010 | 12:42am CEToriginal
The offer is intended for the consumer. The campaign, called the Prague Spring accompanied by the song Pripojistena also covers the counties...
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LeasePlan: Czech companies spend too much for operating company cars, they could save up to 15% of costs

April 28, 2010 | 12:20am CEToriginal
The biggest savings can be implemented within the choice of ownership, drive, tires, insurance but also when purchasing fuel and by introducing an electronic log book...
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Porsche recalling Panamera cars for inspection due to safety belts produced in Czech Rep

April 27, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
In certain cases it could lead to reduced functionality of the belt tensioners, the carmaker is going to solve it by replacing the part. The event covers 11,324 cars, of which in the Czech Republic…
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New market in USA to markedly increase sales of electric trucks Smith Newton in 2010

April 27, 2010 | 02:15am CEToriginal
They are built on the chassis of the Czech truck manufacturer Avia. Sales in previous years and expectations for 2010...
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Hyundai offers free service inspection for cars older than 3 years in Czech Rep till end of 2010

April 27, 2010 | 01:59am CEToriginal
The inspection includes 12 checkpoints. Moreover, if the customer undergoes a demonstration drive with a new car, he will get a gift...
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Isuzu D-Max in Czech Rep: 2WD from CZK 430,000 excl. VAT, 4WD from CZK 515,000 excl. VAT

April 27, 2010 | 12:59am CEToriginal
Three cabins, two diesel engines, manual or automatic transmission, two equipping packets, 3 years/100.000 km warranty, a wide range of bodies from companies...
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Chevrolet in Europe from 2010 to 2012: Spark, Orlando, Cruze hatchback, Camaro, Aveo, Volt

April 26, 2010 | 01:10am CEToriginal
At present, a new Spark has come to the Czech market, marked by number 5. The production of seven-seated MPV based on the concept of Orlando begins in...
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Hyundai began to offer alternative spare parts for older cars under Unifit brand

April 25, 2010 | 11:45pm CEToriginal
These parts are comparable with their quality to the original but at a lower price. They are designed for cars out of the warranty period. The offer of parts...
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Isuzu Motors entered Czech Rep with trucks

April 23, 2010 | 12:53am CEToriginal
Isuzu N-series, three weight versions, four wheelbases, engines, gearboxes, equipment, prices, warranty, sales and service network, extensions, target clientele...
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Cetelem Barometer 2010: Used-car market in Europe expects rapid growth in coming years

April 23, 2010 | 12:34am CEToriginal
Demand for used cars in 2010, share of loyal customers used-car shops, detailed results for the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and Germany...
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Skoda Auto to cease Octavia Tour production in Vrchlabi by end of 2010

April 22, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
Production of the Roomster will probably move from Kvasiny to Vrchlabi. The current daily production in Vrchlabi, production place of "Skoda Popular"...
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Car thefts in Germany clearly increased after Schengen enlargement

April 22, 2010 | 11:47pm CEToriginal
This concerns mainly the provinces near the border with the Czech Republic and Poland. Detailed statistics and the most stolen car brands...
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Direct Pojistovna started selling insurance through partners in Czech Rep

April 22, 2010 | 12:55am CEToriginal
It has been focusing on direct sale so far. Initially, it focused on used car dealers, but it aims to reach out to dealers and leasing companies as well. The initial partners are...
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