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Topolova: AAA Auto wants to achieve same density of car centres in all countries as in Czech Rep

November 9, 2015 | 11:14pm CEToriginal
Expansion in Central Europe, rising import of elderly used cars, price growth in Germany, the company exports to Western Europe, the complications of re-registrations, cooperation with celebrities...
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VVA 2015: Swell holds next seminar on vehicle development in Czech Rep

November 8, 2015 | 11:41pm CEToriginal
Topics of the 8th year, speakers from Skoda Auto, Tatra Trucks, Iveco, Zetor Tractors, Magna, Hella, EDAG Engineering, BEKO Engineering...
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New Seat dealership opened in Czech Rep

November 8, 2015 | 11:28pm CEToriginal
Location, dealer and his other activities, the parameters of the largest showroom in the country, HR, car wash with a capacity of 80 vehicles/hour...
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KSPG to increase production in Czech Rep

November 6, 2015 | 12:28am CEToriginal
Opening of a new plant, expansion of an existing plant with a new hall, details on investments (sites, HR, timing, products), synergies, expected revenues in 2015...
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Genesis: Hyundai to enter premium segment with single brand

November 5, 2015 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
The first models, product roadmap until 2020, alphanumeric markings, expansion in different markets, the arrival of a designer from competing carmaker...
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SDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 10.5% in October

November 4, 2015 | 11:09pm CEToriginal
Growth was driven by Skoda, VW, Ford, Seat, Audi and Kia brands. Adjusted data for short-term registrations, development of commercial vehicles, comment and view of PwC...
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ALD Automotive Fleet Awards 2015: Winners of eighth year are Daimler, LeasePlan, Allianz, ALD, Elit and Toyota

November 4, 2015 | 12:10am CEToriginal
Fleet muses in the Company Car of the Year in the Czech Republic were given to Skoda (5), Mercedes (3), Ford (2), VW (1), Volvo (1) and Renault (1). Managers of the Year...
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AutoSympo 2015: Symposium on alternative drives and R&D to be held in Czech Rep

November 3, 2015 | 11:50pm CEToriginal
Focus on gas and electric propulsion, the cancellation of registration fee, speakers from Skoda, Iveco, SOR, TUV Sud, TUV Nord, LeasePlan, CzechInvest and RWE...
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TUV Nord changed organizational structure in Czech Rep

November 3, 2015 | 12:15am CEToriginal
Sorting into divisions, the new Director of Transportation and his competence...
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Auto Esa entered fifth city in Czech Rep

November 3, 2015 | 12:08am CEToriginal
Location, size of the used car shop, services, HR, sales plans, expansion of the call centre...
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Manager with experience from consulting firms joined AAA Auto

November 2, 2015 | 11:37pm CEToriginal
He will be responsible for the international expansion and the creation of new business activities. The manager and his profile...
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Easy Lease: Auto Charouz introduced long-term offer of operating leases for consumers

November 2, 2015 | 11:25pm CEToriginal
The connection with the testing service Charouz Mobility, brands, models and prices, the possibility of car replacement every 6 months, accident insurance with participation paid by the lessor...
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Muller: Volkswagen to introduce new strategy by 2025

November 1, 2015 | 10:35pm CEToriginal
Replacement of Strategy 2018, a greater emphasis on quality rather than volumes, revision of the model portfolio, the alleged end of the Skoda Roomster, two US companies hired to investigate Dieselgate...
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Czech Rep prepares subsidies for purchase of green cars and vans

October 29, 2015 | 11:52pm CEToriginal
The subjects concerned, alternative fuel, the amount of contribution/scrap bonus, exclusion of luxury cars, timing, program financing, the National Action Plan for Clean Mobility...
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Opel launched campaign aimed at firms in Czech Rep and Slovakia

October 29, 2015 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
The websites, a gift for visiting a dealership, customer categories, maintenance at fixed prices Opel Fair Servis, service contracts, Service4Fleet for wholesale clients...
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Volvo Car bought its partner Polestar, without racing division

October 29, 2015 | 11:23pm CEToriginal
Renaming of Polestar Racing, continuing cooperation, Polestar designation of Volvo sports models, product and sales plans, tuning package...
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Barthes: Nissan acquired large order for EVs in Central Europe

October 29, 2015 | 12:01am CEToriginal
The country, model, number of cars, deliveries for car rental companies, expanding the dealer network, the facelifted Leaf with longer range, extending warranty on the battery...
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PSA Peugeot Citroen to publish real fuel consumption of its cars

October 28, 2015 | 11:16pm CEToriginal
It should be based on WLTP/RDE measurement instead of the current NEDC standard. All Euro 6 diesel vehicles with SCR, control mechanisms, sales...
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New manager joined Bridgestone

October 27, 2015 | 12:12am CEToriginal
He took over a position with the responsibility for several countries including Czech Republic. The manager and his experience not only from the automotive industry...
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Bychl Automotive began accepting orders for McLaren cars

October 26, 2015 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
Location of the Czech dealership, opening of the showroom and service point, models and prices, expected sales, service potential, website, Facebook page...
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Nissan introduces number of innovations in servicing area in Europe

October 26, 2015 | 11:46pm CEToriginal
Free spare car, free inspections, best price guarantee, assistance service for the lifetime of the car, e-vision, modernization of the dealer network, timing, the situation in the Czech Republic...
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Emil Frey ended sale of one brand in Czech Rep

October 25, 2015 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
The brand, reasons, sales, website, dealer network, the situation in Europe...
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Tesla car rental established in Czech Rep

October 25, 2015 | 11:39pm CEToriginal
The fleet also includes other EVs. The models, prices, microsite, experiential drives, operating lease for an indefinite period with an exchange of the car after six months, the partners...
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PSA Peugeot Citroen tests autonomous cars

October 25, 2015 | 11:22pm CEToriginal
Permission to carry out tests in real operation, the number of prototypes in 2015-2016, V2V and V2I systems, participation in Intelligent Transport Systems congress...
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Bridgestone East Europe appointed new head for car tires

October 22, 2015 | 11:17pm CEToriginal
It is a manger who came from a rival company. Profile of the sales region, the new Regional Director...
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