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Renault Clio 20th Anniversary: Limited edition at 20th anniversary of production of small car

March 7, 2010 | 10:09pm CEToriginal
The equipment includes navigation, air conditioning, cruise control, CD/MP3 radio and smoked rear windows. Its price starts at...
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BMW and PSA have agreed to jointly develop four-cylinder petrol engines Euro 6

March 7, 2010 | 09:47pm CEToriginal
Both carmakers are exploring other possibilities of cooperation. Since 2006, the current four-cylinder engines 1.4 litre and 1.6 litre were assembled in...
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Opel 24 hours: Discounts up to CZK 200,000, roof rack for free, six-year warranty, winter tires within financing

March 5, 2010 | 03:55am CEToriginal
The sixth year of the campaign Opel 24 hours will be held from March 5 to March 6. A six-year warranty applies to all new cars with the exception of...
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GENEVA: Saab aims to return to earlier sales volumes in 2011

March 4, 2010 | 04:42am CEToriginal
This objective will be supported by a new versions of the model lines 9-3 and 9-5, as well as an all-new 9-4X model. Expected development of sales...
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Kia convenes Venga cars manufactured in Czech Hyundai plant to service due to problems with belts

March 4, 2010 | 04:10am CEToriginal
In Europe, the event refers to 2,100 cars; 382 cars in the Czech Republic. Kia service centres will eliminate the problem by slight adjustment...
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Nissan convening 540,000 cars for inspection worldwide, most of them in USA

March 4, 2010 | 03:47am CEToriginal
The first service action concerns the brake pedal embedding, the second one the indicator of the fuel tank status. The call relates to models...
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GENEVA: Skoda Fabia and Roomster facelift: Drop in prices, boot menu for 1.2 TSI, equipping packets for CZK 10,000

March 3, 2010 | 02:18am CEToriginal
The modernized Fabia then starts at CZK 199,900, the Roomster at CZK 269,900. TSI Start menu, financing, packets...
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When buying Hyundai ix35 with Uniqa insurance, customer receives voucher for accessories for CZK 3,500

March 3, 2010 | 01:15am CEToriginal
Special offer can be used till April 30. The penetration of the insurance company Uniqa on sales of Hyundai cars in the Czech Republic...
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General Motors to convene 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac cars for repairs in North America

March 3, 2010 | 01:00am CEToriginal
The reason is a problem with the power steering, which is linked with 14 accidents and one injury. The models are...
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GENEVA: Skoda Fabia RS: Hatchback and wagon, 1.4 TSI engine (132 kW), lights with LEDs

March 2, 2010 | 01:46am CEToriginal
The sport chassis has been newly given the XDS electronic control system of differential unity. Sales will begin in...
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Toyota has further corrective action in USA, regarding oil hoses now

March 2, 2010 | 01:10am CEToriginal
The oil hose replacement covers 933,800 vehicles, a possible oil leakage could damage the engine...
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Precision Tune Auto Care plans to expand in CEE, Czech Rep to be pilot country in region

March 1, 2010 | 07:59am CEToriginal
The franchise network of service stations is also interested in Asia and Africa. Consulting company for entry into CEE has been conducting negotiations in other countries...
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EXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: Volkswagen to invest EUR 500 to 600 million in Slovakia between 2009 and 2011

March 1, 2010 | 07:47am CEToriginal
One half will go to the new model range. In 2012, the production capacity in Bratislava will rise from the current 1,200 cars/day to...
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Hyundai expects annual growth of C-SUV segment by 10% in Europe

March 1, 2010 | 12:51am CEToriginal
Hyundai ix35 intends to benefit from it and follow up the success of Tucson. Sales plans in Europe and in the Czech Republic...
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Dealers in Czech Rep: Skoda Superb Combi is successful, interest to further grow

February 28, 2010 | 11:37pm CEToriginal
Dealers are not much aware of the facelifted models Fabia and Roomster, details are expected in mid-March...
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Consumer Defence Association: Importers of used cars to Czech Rep reduce speedometer reading by half

February 28, 2010 | 11:11pm CEToriginal
SOS compared the offer on the German advertising server Mobile.de to the offer on the Czech Sauto.cz. The result...
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Credium: Credit card for motorists acquired by 10,000 customers in two years’ time

February 28, 2010 | 10:31pm CEToriginal
Credium is extending the benefits and loyalty card program, cooperating with companies EuroOil, Defend, ACA, Sixt, Czechocar, Molpir or GPD Service Team...
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China did not allow Sichuan Tengzhong to buy carmaker Hummer, GM to terminate its activities

February 26, 2010 | 02:27am CEToriginal
However, GM has promised continued warranty validity for the Hummer vehicles and the availability of spare parts...
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Japanese carmakers Suzuki, Nissan and Daihatsu recall over 550,000 cars for possible defects

February 25, 2010 | 11:22pm CEToriginal
The control action primarily applies to the Japanese market. However, Nissan will convene 2,281 cars abroad due to possibly defective engines...
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US franchise network of service shops Precision Tune Auto Care intends to enter Czech Rep

February 24, 2010 | 09:54pm CEToriginal
It will be the third country in Europe after Portugal and Spain. The company is now looking for a partner for licensing in the Czech Republic. Plans and conditions...
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Hyundai to recall 47,300 of Sonata new generation to repair

February 24, 2010 | 09:15pm CEToriginal
The model is still produced and sold only in Korea and the USA. The reason are problems with the door lock. In individual markets...
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Hyundai in Europe: Four new models in 2010, even six in 2011

February 24, 2010 | 01:21am CEToriginal
This year, it will be after ix35 a Santa Fe facelift, a car of the B-MPV segment and Genesis Coupe. Next year, the new Elantra, Matrix and Sonata, which will get an estate version...
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Skoda Fabia and Roomster facelift: Production and sale from April, orders to begin in March

February 24, 2010 | 12:34am CEToriginal
The 1.2 TSI engine from Mlada Boleslav was added to the well-established petrol engines; regarding diesel engines, the pump-nozzle system has been replaced by common rail...
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Renault Laguna: Discount of up to CZK 120,000 and extended warranty for 5 years witn funding

February 23, 2010 | 11:19pm CEToriginal
Discounts up to CZK 50,000, extended warranty free or financing with 0% interest can be still acquired for other Renault and Dacia models. Laguna is now starting at...
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Nissan Finance: Micra and Note with discount of up to CZK 27,000 and financing with 0% interest

February 23, 2010 | 10:47pm CEToriginal
Lease or loan with 0% increase is also available for the 370Z sports model. This special offer has pushed the prices of models to...
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