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Massiver Leichtbau: Consortium of German companies dealing with lightweight constructions holds conference

November 17, 2014 | 11:42pm CEToriginal
Members of the initiative, the conference participants, contractual day, presenting the results of study on weight savings of a car, the model used...
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CzechBus 2014: Fourth year of fair to feature 18 bus brands

November 17, 2014 | 11:19pm CEToriginal
The exhibition area, exhibitors and exhibits, suppliers of components and service technicians, three conferences on CNG buses, electric buses and public transport...
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Skoda Fabia III: SkoFIN to launch rental without worries in Czech Rep in December

November 12, 2014 | 12:01am CEToriginal
Test drives, a bonus when part-exchanging a car, preferential insurance with credit financing, Skoda Drive application, ratings in Euro NCAP tests, the number of orders...
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Daimler to revive Maybach brand

November 11, 2014 | 11:43pm CEToriginal
Like Laurin & Klement at Skoda, Maybach will become a luxurious version of Mercedes-Benz cars. The first model and parameters, timing...
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Ashok Leyland to sell most activities in Europe

November 11, 2014 | 03:38am CEToriginal
This is a factory in the Czech Republic and one company in Germany. Only a share in the UK bus manufacturer will be retained. Strategy, timing, value of assets...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Republic down m/m in October 2014

November 11, 2014 | 02:10am CEToriginal
While new cars became more expensive, prices of used cars went down. Prices of motorcycles, service works and spare parts, detailed data, the y/y development...
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Vision & Strategy 2025: Brose to make global competence centre from Ostrava

November 10, 2014 | 12:21am CEToriginal
Related investments in the Czech Republic, production of all products, R&D, innovation of logistics, clients, HR, Brose Kids Club, the new head of Czech plants...
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Fa Rene extended one Mercedes-Benz showroom in Czech Rep, aiming to build another one

November 10, 2014 | 12:06am CEToriginal
Locations, details of investments, AMG zone, HR, sales results in 2013, corporate clients of this two-brand dealer, change of the ownership structure...
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Hyundai apparently expanding car rental fleet in Czech Rep or changing its renewal interval

November 9, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
High-volume distributor and dealer registrations, the situation of other brands, continuing growth after the dealer network has been reduced, the struggle for the No. 2 post on the Czech market...
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Ford to replace head in Europe

November 9, 2014 | 11:45pm CEToriginal
Successor to Stephen Odell at Ford of Europe, financial results in 2014, additional personnel changes at the global headquarters, timing...
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E.ON offers clients in Czech Rep discounts on new and used CNG vehicles, including fuel

November 7, 2014 | 02:07am CEToriginal
The cooperating dealers, offered brands and models of cars and commercial vehicles, the amount of discounts, the network of E.ON and Next Energy filling stations in seven locations...
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SpeedChain 2014: Reliant holds conference in Czech Rep on logistics in Central Europe

November 7, 2014 | 01:58am CEToriginal
Speakers from Skoda Auto, Linde Material Handling, Hofmann Personal, SSI Schafer, CTP, P3, Dachser or Goodman, accompanying program, sponsors...
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VVA 2014: Swell organizes seminar on vehicle development in Czech Rep

November 6, 2014 | 02:25am CEToriginal
Topics of the seventh year, speakers from Skoda Auto, Tatra Trucks, MBtech, TUV Sud, AV Engineering, Mecas Esi, MCAE Systems, Lenam and universities...
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Daimler to buy stake in motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta

November 5, 2014 | 11:33pm CEToriginal
The amount of the share, the current majority owner, the agreement on long-term cooperation on technology sharing and sales...
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Slovak antitrust office approved acquisition of AAA Auto Group by Abris

November 4, 2014 | 11:44pm CEToriginal
The transaction had previously been approved by the Czech antitrust authority. Funds managed by Abris...
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Volkswagen Business Mobility Program: VW introduced hybrid financing of commercial vehicles in Czech Rep

November 3, 2014 | 11:53pm CEToriginal
The program combines elements of credit and operating lease. Parameters, examples, a van from CZK 3,599 per month including insurance from Allianz, target group...
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Car of the Year 2015 in Czech Rep: Thirty-one cars to compete for title, thirty-seven last year

November 2, 2014 | 11:04pm CEToriginal
Most novelties have been put in by BMW, Nissan and Mercedes. The jury, the nomination in five categories, sponsors, cooperation with TNS Aisa...
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Audi launches mass production of plastic springs

October 30, 2014 | 11:51pm CEToriginal
Parameters of light springs, the supplier and his clients, the first application in the Audi A6, prices after facelift, replacing the continuously variable transmission with a dual-clutch transmission...
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Skoda Fabia III: Carmaker launched sale in Czech Rep, with 5-year warranty almost for free

October 30, 2014 | 03:06am CEToriginal
Engines, technologies, equipment, prices of the hatchback and estate, sales plans, launch in other markets, glass suppliers, production of the second generation, MirrorLink and SmartGate for further models...
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Vosicky: Hyundai plans to increase its market share in Czech Rep to 15% by 2018

October 30, 2014 | 02:42am CEToriginal
The current share, growth segments, purpose registrations, alternative drives, unification of used car sales programs under one brand...
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Citroen offers credit with 0% interest for up to 3 years in Czech Rep

October 29, 2014 | 11:51pm CEToriginal
Accident insurance with 0% participation in home service shop within Citroen Insurance and Peugeot Insurance, partners, a free IdealDrive service agreement for the C1...
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You+ Nissan: Nissan introduces loyalty program for car owners in Europe

October 29, 2014 | 12:13am CEToriginal
The process of implementation in various regions, discounts on maintenance according to the age of the car, registration accompanied by a contest, mobile application, service shops involved, QX Program...
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Havex opened its first Skoda showroom according to new concept in Czech Rep

October 29, 2014 | 12:01am CEToriginal
The location, a microsite with advice regarding the purchase, maintenance and operation of a car, a 5-year warranty free of charge on new and nearly new Skoda and Seat cars...
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Audi Connect: Audi started to provide free online updates for navigation maps for 3 years

October 28, 2014 | 11:53pm CEToriginal
The models involved, the required technological equipment of vehicles, alternative options for updating map data...
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Takata and several carmakers face lawsuits in USA because of scandal with airbags

October 28, 2014 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
The legal action for concealment of information, the automakers involved, individual and collective actions, deaths and injuries, the brands changing airbags...
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