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Hyundai increases production in Czech Rep

April 6, 2015 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
Results in Q1, the biggest markets, the increase in transport by rail, product innovations (i30, ix20, Tucson), acceleration of production lines, HR, special shifts in Q2...
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Audi extended warranty on new cars in Czech Rep for 4 years

April 2, 2015 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
The original and the new range, mileage limit, the affected models including sports cars...
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Bosch appointed new head of sales in Czech Rep, Slovakia, Austria and entire CEE

April 1, 2015 | 12:15am CEToriginal
He is a manager with experience in the areas of purchasing, logistics, controlling, corporate planning and sales. Klaus Huttelmaier...
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Volkswagen to create further 900 jobs in Poland

March 29, 2015 | 11:54pm CEToriginal
Location, reasons, production of vans in 2014, weekend shifts, new Caddy 4 and T6...
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Autocentrum Barth increased car sales and revenues by more than 30% in 2014

March 27, 2015 | 12:53am CEToriginal
Demand for new and used vehicles, the results of individual brands, new caravan rental, partner of the beauty contest Czech Miss 2015...
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Kia Asistent: Kia launched client application for smart phones in Czech Rep

March 27, 2015 | 12:33am CEToriginal
Partner, diverse information (assistance, service, transport, tourism), assistance in crisis situations, discount program...
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Mahindra reportedly leads talks about buying designer studio Pininfarina

March 25, 2015 | 11:33pm CEToriginal
Neither of the companies confirmed it. The current value of the company, its financial results in recent years, projects for Mahindra...
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Auto Palace offers free 7-year warranty on Mitsubishi cars in Czech Rep

March 25, 2015 | 11:21pm CEToriginal
Details of the special offer (mileage limit, the provider of the extended warranty), sales of the company on the Czech market, interest in HEVs...
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ChemChina to buy Pirelli in several steps

March 24, 2015 | 11:50pm CEToriginal
First, it will obtain a share of the Italian holding company Camfin. The transaction value, personnel changes, reaction of the stock market, ChemChina’s activities in the tire field...
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Novem Car Interior Design acquired new client

March 22, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
Production will be ensured in the Czech Republic. The project in question, deliveries to European customers in the year 2013/2014, the plan for the year 2014/2015...
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Hyundai continues in comparative advertising in Czech Rep

March 20, 2015 | 01:06am CEToriginal
A comparative roadshow with the Hyundai i20 in shopping centres, new marketing term H-Factor, comparison with Skoda cars, earlier campaigns and TV spots...
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2015 Prague Motor Show: Incheba wants to hold another year of motor show in Czech Rep

March 20, 2015 | 12:42am CEToriginal
The date after the Frankfurt Motor Show, exhibited models, test drives, an off-road polygon, nomenclature including vans, a retrospective exhibition...
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One facility of Skoda Auto in Czech Rep hit by fire

March 18, 2015 | 11:47pm CEToriginal
No one was injured. Location, concerned premises and its equipment, the cause of the fire, the extent and amount of damage...
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Hlava (Kiekert): Acoustics will play greater role in locking systems

March 17, 2015 | 11:53pm CEToriginal
Production growth in the Czech Republic, new orders, expansion of the R&D centre, a new acoustic chamber, HR, payroll, a high proportion of temporary employees, clients, great potential in the US and China...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Rep dropped m/m in February 2015

March 16, 2015 | 11:53pm CEToriginal
Prices of new and used cars evolved differently, as well as the prices of spare parts and service works. Rising prices of motorcycles, detailed data, the y/y development...
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Louwman increased new car sales in Czech Rep by 40% in 2014

March 15, 2015 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
The interest in individual brands Toyota, Lexus, Ford and Suzuki, used car sales, the Czech HEV market leader, the new Toyota showroom...
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Volvo Easily: Volvo began offering operating leases for consumers in Czech Rep

March 12, 2015 | 11:28pm CEToriginal
The financial partner, the length of the lease, the parameters of full-service leasing, affected models, prices...
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Car with Reason: Cebia and Essox launched program in Czech Rep for purchase of used car from individuals

March 12, 2015 | 01:07am CEToriginal
While Essox provides funding, Cebia reviews the situation and history of the vehicle. Microsite, price of the services, advertising at Sauto.cz, an example of the loan...
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Volkswagen to move part of Tiguan production to America

March 12, 2015 | 12:41am CEToriginal
This will happen with the advent of the second generation, which will also receive the seven-seat version. Location, investment amount, timing, HR, planned production volume...
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Mobilita+: CSOB Leasing discounted leases of some cars to consumers in Czech Rep

March 10, 2015 | 11:45pm CEToriginal
The affected Ford, Kia, Skoda, Hyundai, Volvo and Audi models, the current and the previous instalments, comparison with the ownership, validity of the special offer...
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Vahland: Skoda Auto to expand production in another plant in Czech Rep

March 8, 2015 | 11:46pm CEToriginal
Location, capacity increase, timing, prepared and considered models, plans with the new Superb, hybrid version, the situation in post-Soviet countries...
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PSA Peugeot Citroen to produce new model in Slovakia

March 8, 2015 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
Brand, model, investments in the development of the car and the Trnava plant, output of the factory in 2014, capacity utilization, negotiations on wages with unions...
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Defend entered Poland with insurance division

March 5, 2015 | 02:22am CEToriginal
It happened through the acquisition of a majority share of the Polish insurer providing extended warranties for automobiles. Objectives of Defend Insurance Group in Central Europe...
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Yamaha plans to renew car production

March 3, 2015 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
The Japanese motorcycle manufacturer also plans to build a factory in Europe. The location, amount of investment, models, drives, timing, selling markets...
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Kia chose original instrument to promote its new model in Czech Rep – dancing billboard

March 2, 2015 | 12:57am CEToriginal
Location, the affected model, its specifications and pricing, author and history of the advertising concept, business results and plans...
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