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Volkswagen: Dieselgate not related to EA288 Euro 5 engines

October 22, 2015 | 11:05pm CEToriginal
The carmaker investigated this possibility, but the result was negative. Comment of an analyst, EA189 engine modifications in the recall action...
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Several entities charged in stolen navigations case

October 22, 2015 | 04:26am CEToriginal
It might be a Czech car dealer NH Car and supplier of navigation systems. Details of the prosecution, supplier's activities, comments of the individual parties...
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Servisni pojistovna changed organizational structure and plans to expand in Czech Rep

October 21, 2015 | 12:17am CEToriginal
Reasons, the new position of Managing Director, territorial and product expansion, changes in rates, bonuses, contractual network of service shops, partners...
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Citroen Advisor: Citroen introduces automotive TripAdvisor, in Czech Rep now

October 20, 2015 | 11:53pm CEToriginal
Web forum for rating of dealers, introduction in individual countries, the results so far, project Citroen & You (maintenance program for older cars, car wash after servicing)...
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Tschirschnitz: BMW gradually expands e-mobility in CEE

October 18, 2015 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
The introduction of the BMW i brand in other countries, involvement in the project Central European Green Corridors, DriveNow car sharing, BMW eDrive plug-in hybrids, sales in the region...
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Das WeltAuto: Further sales outlets established in Czech Rep

October 18, 2015 | 10:55pm CEToriginal
The sales results in 2014-2015, the average price, autumn special offers, group’s warranty for used cars up to 7 years/200,000 km...
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BMW Group modernizes production network with help of digitalization

October 15, 2015 | 11:51pm CEToriginal
Six key areas, projects in various factories (SmartWatch, 3D models of plants, QR codes in the production process)...
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Albion Cars opened Jaguar and Land Rover dealership in Czech Rep

October 15, 2015 | 11:25pm CEToriginal
Location of the showroom, profile of the dealer, HR, management, sales plans, a large showroom for used cars of several brands with professional photo wall...
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Tesla Motors introduces autopilot control for its cars

October 15, 2015 | 11:10pm CEToriginal
The ability of the system, models concerned, parking, responsibility for an accident, introduction of semi-autonomous driving in North America and Europe, timing...
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Dieselgate: Volkswagen to recall 8.5 million vehicles in EU

October 15, 2015 | 10:59pm CEToriginal
The timing, the approximate number of vehicles in Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the scope of mandatory and voluntary recall...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Rep up m/m in September 2015

October 15, 2015 | 10:47pm CEToriginal
Used cars became more expensive significantly, prices of new cars did not go up so much. Prices of motorcycles, servicing and spare parts, detailed data, y/y development...
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Aston Martin wants to build new factory

October 14, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
Considered locations, upcoming models, restructuring and expansion, sales plans, cooperation with one automaker, HR, layoffs...
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EurotaxGlass: Dieselgate not affected prices of used Volkswagen Group diesel cars in Europe yet

October 14, 2015 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
However, it might change, according to the company. A survey in 30 countries, the reaction of dealers to the scandal with emissions...
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Dieselgate: Volkswagen to reduce planned investments by EUR 1 billion per year

October 13, 2015 | 11:30pm CEToriginal
Speeding up the process of cost reductions, changes in the model strategy, focus on EVs and HEVs, diesel cars only with SCR and AdBlue in some regions...
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Transparent Trailer: Land Rover develops see-through trailer

October 13, 2015 | 10:47pm CEToriginal
Details of the camera system allowing to see through a towed trailer or caravan, Cargo Sense system for monitoring cargo or horses, applications for smart phones...
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IBS Automotive: Prices of work in branded service shops differ considerably

October 12, 2015 | 11:20pm CEToriginal
Factors, analysis results in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, differences in the rates of competing brands and models in the non-premium and premium segments...
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Volvo Car to build plant in North America, to make it another export hub

October 12, 2015 | 10:54pm CEToriginal
Location, amount of investment, capacity, models produced, HR, timing, exports to overseas...
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Horn (Volkswagen): Individuals responsible for falsification of data on emissions

October 12, 2015 | 12:17am CEToriginal
History of Dieselgate, inactive software in most vehicles, the legality in the EU, recall details (timing, power loss), a visit of the police to Wolfsburg...
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Equip Auto 2015: Over 1,000 exhibitors to be present at trade fair, seven from Czech Rep

October 11, 2015 | 10:43pm CEToriginal
The date of the 22nd year, location of the exhibition focused on Aftersales/Aftermarket, expected attendance, statistics of 2013, the importance of North Africa, the sister trade fair in Algeria...
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Dieselgate: Another top manager of Skoda Auto to reportedly move to Volkswagen

October 8, 2015 | 11:04pm CEToriginal
It might happen after some executives of the Group have been suspended after the outbreak of the emissions scandal. Details...
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Dieselgate: Volkswagen recall action likely to start as late as in 2016

October 7, 2015 | 11:12pm CEToriginal
Timing, possible solutions, the decentralization of the group management, informing the financial markets, horizon of the return to the ‘limelight’, according to the new CEO...
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Hyundai to recall over 500,000 vehicles in US

October 7, 2015 | 10:48pm CEToriginal
There are no reports of accidents or injuries in connection with the problems. The affected models and components, details of faults...
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McLaren to open first dealership in Central and Eastern Europe

October 6, 2015 | 11:42pm CEToriginal
Country, location of the showroom, partner and his other activities, timing, website, models and prices, dealer situation worldwide, including Europe...
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Dieselgate: Skoda launched client website to verify diesel cars

October 6, 2015 | 10:47pm CEToriginal
It will show the owners whether the vehicle has the emission problem and whether the recall applies to them. Addresses, affected models, microsites of Volkswagen, Audi and Seat...
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Dieselgate: Volkswagen considering various solutions of problems with diesel cars

October 6, 2015 | 10:27pm CEToriginal
Reportedly, the solutions should be simple software modifications through the installation of a larger catalyst to a car exchange. Alleged costs, Warburg Research analyst opinion...
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