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Porsche expanded Leipzig plant, also because of new Panamera

July 11, 2016 | 11:44pm CEToriginal
Body shop construction, environmental technologies, complete production of the Panamera II in Leipzig, HR, daily production, consultancy by Porsche Consulting, prices of second generation, Porsche InnoDrive…
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iCar Asia appointed new CEO

July 11, 2016 | 12:01am CEToriginal
This group of car advertising portals in the ASEAN region also appointed other new managers. Details, timing, company profile...
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SDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 20.6% in June

July 7, 2016 | 11:45pm CEToriginal
Growth was driven by Skoda, Hyundai, VW, Renault, Mercedes and Toyota brands. Consumer interest in operating leases, decline in short-term registrations, commercial vehicles, the results of H1, PwC comment...
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Porsche began to offer service contracts in Czech Rep

July 7, 2016 | 11:18pm CEToriginal
Prepaid service to new Porsche cars is only available in one variant...
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USA investigates first death in self-driving Tesla car

July 6, 2016 | 11:32pm CEToriginal
The accident was apparently caused by a driver of another vehicle – truck, however autopilot of the Tesla Model S or its driver did not react by braking. Location, investigation of possible system errors...
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Sport-Press changed owner

June 30, 2016 | 12:21am CEToriginal
It is an agency that organizes failing competition Car of the Year in the Czech Republic. The new owner with extensive activities not only in the automotive industry…
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8 Reasons: BMW launched campaign to promote authorized service centres in Czech Rep

June 28, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
Arguments, the current BMW Service network, the campaign in the media, independent garages…
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Dieselgate: Volkswagen agreed with authorities and car owners in US to deal with emission scandal

June 28, 2016 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
The agreement on 2.0 TDI engines must still be approved by a court. The solution for 3.0 TDI cars is being worked out by lawyers. Details…
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Arval started to provide operating lease for used vehicles in Czech Rep

June 27, 2016 | 11:30pm CEToriginal
Now, the offer is limited. The cars and vans concerned, examples of payments, a new web site on newish vehicles, used car shops, advertising campaign, details...
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BMW Fit Service: BMW introduced service program for cars older than 7 years in Czech Rep

June 23, 2016 | 09:39pm CEToriginal
The affected models, service packs, examples, prices, Value Line spare parts, the involvement of dealers, Klasik Servis from Renocar...
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Czech Rep withdrew from environmental tax for Euro 3 vehicles

June 23, 2016 | 09:10pm CEToriginal
The Ministry of the Environment also backed away from fee increases for the transfer of used Euro 2 vehicles and older. Declared reasons...
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Strategy 2025: Skoda Auto to invest billions of crowns in digitization

June 21, 2016 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
This applies to both company and their products and services. Virtual reality, 3D technology, Industry 4.0, BEVs, dashboard personalization, voice and gesture control, HR...
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Czech dealer of Ferrari and Maserati moved sales of new cars

June 20, 2016 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
The original and the new location of the showrooms, the author of the new premises, a new car service centre, HR...
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Together – Strategy 2025: Volkswagen to invest tens of billions of euros in transformation and development

June 19, 2016 | 11:13pm CEToriginal
Details of the new strategy, plans with battery electric vehicles, financial objectives, changes in product portfolio and manufacturing of components...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Rep down m/m in May 2016

June 13, 2016 | 11:32pm CEToriginal
Different development for new and used cars, increase in prices of motorcycles, servicing and spare parts, detailed data, y/y development...
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Leasio.cz: Another comparison tool for operating leases established in Czech Rep

June 13, 2016 | 02:38am CEToriginal
The author of the project, offered brands of cars, including Fiat, partners, filtering possibilities, examples of offers...
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Legends 2016: Third year to be attended by more than 15 carmakers and dealers

June 9, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
The date, exhibitors, presented brands, exhibits, racing drivers, partners, PR agency, expected attendance...
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Valeo to move R&D center in Czech Rep

June 8, 2016 | 11:30pm CEToriginal
Reasons, location of the new one, amount of investment, focus, timing, HR, furnishing of the premises for work and leisure, Czech factories and their clients, partner recruitment agencies...
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TAL 2016: Aimtec holds conference on logistics in automotive industry in Czech Rep

June 7, 2016 | 11:37pm CEToriginal
Term of the 17th year, location, main topics, speakers, the auspices of AutoSAP and Odette, participation fee, partners, participants last year...
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Scania won record contract for trucks in Europe

June 7, 2016 | 11:10pm CEToriginal
The client and his fleet, number of vehicles, models, timing, duration of the leasing contract, including service, previous orders, car transportation...
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CarGarantie prepares expansion in Europe and Asia

June 6, 2016 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
Current and planned countries, results in 2015, international and local cooperations with manufacturers and distributors of cars, motorcycles and e-bikes...
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Jaguar Land Rover sues Jiangling Motors for copying

June 5, 2016 | 11:07pm CEToriginal
The affected models, design disputes of other renowned carmaker with Chinese manufacturers, Jiangling’s efforts to expand in Europe...
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SDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 34.4% in May

June 5, 2016 | 10:20pm CEToriginal
However, the distributors' association did not disclose the adjustment for short-term registrations this time. Growth was driven by Skoda, VW or Hyundai. Commercial vehicles, consumer demand for operating lease...
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Dieselgate: Germany approved technical adjustments of three Volkswagen models

June 5, 2016 | 09:51pm CEToriginal
The affected models and number of vehicles, automaker's expectations for other models, the current number of cars repaired...
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Daimler to spend EUR 3 billion to reduce car emissions

June 1, 2016 | 11:45pm CEToriginal
Measures for petrol and diesel vehicles, modifications of engines and exhaust gas control systems, software updates, new OM654 engine, tests at Dekra according to the RDE methodology...
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