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In-tech opened branch in Czech Rep, won orders from new clients here

February 27, 2015 | 02:32am CEToriginal
It is the fourth country of the company’s scope. Location, investment, HR, positions offered, consultancy of CzechInvest, services, customers...
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Slovak government introduced limits on purchase of official cars for authorities and businesses

February 26, 2015 | 01:54am CEToriginal
Five categories according to seniority of the officials, price ceiling, exceptions, concerned and excluded organizations, bounding the price of the vehicle in accounting to company profits...
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Peugeot received over 1,000 orders in the Czech Rep in January

February 26, 2015 | 01:31am CEToriginal
It has greatly been supported by the event '7 Days of Peugeot'. Attendance in showrooms, the number of orders received, the most sought models, a bonus when purchasing a car through a trade-in...
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Honda to replace CEO after six years

February 25, 2015 | 12:16am CEToriginal
This happens at a time when the company and other carmakers are facing problems with Takata airbags. Successor and his career, timing...
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European truck makers allegedly face fine of up to EUR 4 billion for cartel

February 25, 2015 | 12:02am CEToriginal
Some companies are awaiting big fines, other minor penalties for cooperation in the investigation, the notifier of the cartel could escape punishment. The producers concerned...
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Vahland: Skoda expects at least 50% higher sales of new Superb

February 23, 2015 | 11:37pm CEToriginal
Demand for the Superb I and Superb II, details of the business plan, new technologies including LTE and adaptive chassis, driver assistance systems, Simply Clever solutions...
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TUV Sud agreed to cooperate with MAN

February 22, 2015 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
Cooperation concerns used trucks and buses. Services provided, countries, timing...
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AEB: Sale of cars and vans in Russia to fall by 24% in 2015

February 22, 2015 | 11:02pm CEToriginal
A double-digit drop in 2014, growth in December, the reasons, Skoda results, macroeconomic outlook, rising prices of vehicles...
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Solera bought IBS Automotive

February 18, 2015 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
The acquisition was carried out via subsidiary Audatex. Profiles of the companies, portfolio expansion, personnel changes...
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BMW approved development of SUV for Rolls-Royce

February 18, 2015 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
Reasons, sales in 2014, the construction of new technological and logistic center, HR, SUV from Bentley (name, launching on the market, the current number of orders)...
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AAA Auto plans to further expand in Central Europe

February 18, 2015 | 12:03am CEToriginal
Returning to Poland, new used car shops in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, creation of new jobs, vacancies and job benefits...
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Ford to sell Mustang at 200 selected dealers in Europe, two in Czech Rep for now

February 17, 2015 | 01:56am CEToriginal
It will be Ford Store dealerships focused on premium products. European specifications and prices of the sixth generation, pre-orders, sales worldwide...
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Hyundai to invest EUR 1.6 billion into commercial vehicles expansion by 2020

February 17, 2015 | 01:47am CEToriginal
The investment is related to vans, trucks and buses. Locations including Europe, R&D, production growth, models and specifications...
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Volkswagen extended its loyalty program STK Service for VW vehicles

February 15, 2015 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
The affected models, conditions for legal technical inspection free of charge, the new police power of shortening the STK validity to 30 days, the project MOT for Men...
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Autobond: Czech car market stagnated in 2014

February 12, 2015 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
In this situation Autobond increased sales by double-digit pace. Demand for individual brands, financial results, large investments, business plan for 2015, further expansion...
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Maserati Full Service Leasing: Czech dealer started offering operating leases for businesses and consumers

February 11, 2015 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
The financial partner, the length of the lease, mileage limit, two versions according to services, affected models, prices, sales of Maserati in 2014...
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Schaeffler wants to make Czech Rep leader in developing and manufacturing WMM module

February 10, 2015 | 11:54pm CEToriginal
Preparation of a new plant, location, amount of investment, plot size, R&D, timing, HR, waiting for a change in legislation, products and clients...
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SaarGummi increases production in Czech Rep

February 10, 2015 | 11:44pm CEToriginal
New orders for the Czech plants for EUR 30 million, a new mixing shop, HR, strengthening R&D, products and clients...
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Citroen started to provide 5-year warranty included in price of several models in Czech Rep

February 10, 2015 | 11:35pm CEToriginal
The affected C4 series models, mileage limit, the offer of Drive service contracts, price calculator...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Rep stagnated m/m in January 2015

February 9, 2015 | 11:33pm CEToriginal
It relates to new cars, used cars as well as motorcycles. Prices of spare parts and service works developed differently. Detailed data, y/y development...
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Peugeot began offering 5-year warranty in price of new cars in Czech Rep

February 8, 2015 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
The affected models, mileage limit, prices for extending the limit, the validity of the action, service contract in the price of the 308 and 508, price calculator...
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SDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 15.3% in January

February 4, 2015 | 11:47pm CEToriginal
Growth was driven by Skoda, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Dacia, Ford, BMW, Seat, Opel and Kia. PSA and Honda did not do well. Positive developments in commercial vehicles...
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SDA: Exports of used vehicles in Czech Rep grew by 25% in 2014

February 2, 2015 | 11:46pm CEToriginal
Part of them was new or newish cars that were in the Czech registry for a very short time. The most exported brands, development for the last 5 years...
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Ford Lease: Ford began offering operating leases for consumers in Czech Rep

February 2, 2015 | 12:13am CEToriginal
The financial partner, the length of the lease, two versions according to services, affected models, prices...
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SDA: Demand for gas vehicles in Czech Rep more than doubled in 2014

January 29, 2015 | 11:47pm CEToriginal
Demand for battery vehicles rose at a double-digit pace. Results in December, leaders of alternative drive systems, the first Volkswagen XL1...
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