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Skoda Auto plans to move hundreds of employees in Czech Rep

July 23, 2012 | 04:23am CEToriginal
The changes are related to differences in sales of existing models and production launch of new models. The affected facilities and models...
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Volkswagen apparently considering takeover of Malaysian carmaker Proton

July 23, 2012 | 04:19am CEToriginal
This is another attempt to establish cooperation of both carmakers. Volkswagen has already been producing with a partner in Malaysia...
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dTest: Car dealers liable for rolled back odometer

July 23, 2012 | 04:11am CEToriginal
Rolling back the odometer when selling a used car can be classified as a criminal act of fraud or harm to a consumer, according to the magazine. Defence options...
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Fiat to extend summer shutdown of Panda production for two weeks

July 19, 2012 | 04:43am CEToriginal
The reason is a significant drop in sales of small cars, especially on the Italian market. Date of the plant shutdown and additional downtime...
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TPCA to satisfy anyone interested in voluntary departure, to dismiss more permanent staff

July 19, 2012 | 04:20am CEToriginal
The plan originally allowed for 250 dismissed people; 345 workers showed an interest in extra compensation. The timing of departures...
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Business Lease and E.ON expanded cooperation in Central Europe

July 18, 2012 | 02:30am CEToriginal
Business Lease has been managing fleet of E.ON in the Czech Republic and Hungary for many years, newly the cooperation has expanded to...
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Thomas Sedran named interim head of Opel

July 18, 2012 | 02:18am CEToriginal
He is a restructuring specialist, Opel’s former external advisor and an employee of the carmaker since April 2012 with responsibility for...
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San Plus moved one of two Kia showrooms in Northern Bohemia

July 17, 2012 | 02:01am CEToriginal
The company still operates two Skoda dealerships in the Czech Republic, two Kia dealerships and an authorized VW service centre. Location and details of a new Kia showroom...
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Anthony James Denny left the post of AAA Auto’s head

July 17, 2012 | 01:29am CEToriginal
He was replaced by Karolina Topolova in the post of CEO. The planned expansion in CEE in 2012-2013...
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Carnova to expand portfolio with second brand

July 16, 2012 | 03:20am CEToriginal
This long-time Volkswagen dealer in Svitavy bought a showroom in Brno after the bankrupt company Auto H.B., where it will open a Seat dealership and authorized VW service point…
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Offenders of serious accidents in Czech Rep maybe to pay damages instead of insurance companies

July 16, 2012 | 02:53am CEToriginal
This will apply mainly to alcohol and drugs. Greater involvement of the private sector in financing of activities to support road safety...
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EC unveiled plan to further reduce CO2 emissions of passenger cars

July 16, 2012 | 02:43am CEToriginal
Carmakers’ fleet emissions should fall below 95 g/km by 2020, as for light commercial vehicles they should get under 147 g/km. ACEA's attitude...
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Karl-Friedrich Stracke resigned from posts of head of Opel and GM Europe

July 12, 2012 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
According to the carmaker, he will now be working on special tasks for GM, he is probably leaving the company though...
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PSA Peugeot Citroen to stop car production in Aulnay and reduce production in Rennes

July 12, 2012 | 11:44pm CEToriginal
Lay-offs and employee relocation, relocation of production, government support of the industry, the current rate of utilization of PSA European factories...
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EC plans more frequent technical inspections of older cars

July 12, 2012 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
The new law aims to reduce injuries and deaths due to technical defects. New rules for vehicle testing stations (MOT)...
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Employees of Hyundai Motor in Korea to go on strike again after four years

July 12, 2012 | 11:25pm CEToriginal
The strike is likely to be joined by employees of Kia Motors, too. Trade unions demand the abolition of work at night...
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ZAP: Slovak car market to decline by at least 15% after introduction of registration taxes

July 12, 2012 | 04:09am CEToriginal
Moreover, the loss of VAT collection will be higher than income from the registration tax, according to ZAP. In June, car sales in Slovakia fell by 5%, LCV sales by 30%...
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Autobond stopped selling one brand

July 11, 2012 | 06:51am CEToriginal
The free showroom has already been occupied by other brand of the current portfolio. The reason for this change is, among other things, expansion of the company Dajbych to the other site...
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KBC Autolease left Poland, selling its branch to Business Lease

July 11, 2012 | 06:40am CEToriginal
Business Lease will thus stregthen on the Polish market, where it has been operating since 2001. Contract portfolio doubling thanks to the acquisition of KBC Autolease Polska...
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Toyota changed segmentation of Extracare extended warranty in Czech Rep and Slovakia

July 11, 2012 | 06:31am CEToriginal
At the same time the company began offering it for cars imported from abroad. A price reduction for smaller models, 17% discount when buying a new car, the partner, assistance service included...
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Auto Palace opened second Ford showroom in Czech Rep

July 11, 2012 | 06:23am CEToriginal
This happened after 11 years since establishing the Ford dealership in Sporilov, Prague 4. Location of the newly built showroom...
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Bridgestone to expand its plant in Poland

July 11, 2012 | 06:05am CEToriginal
The investment should increase production of tires for buses and trucks. Location, amount of investment, growth of production capacity, timing...
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Volkswagen allegedly plans to build another plant in China

July 11, 2012 | 05:53am CEToriginal
The new factory might be located in the centre of the country. Location, a partner that has several plants with Volkswagen in China...
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Daniela Hinojosa became new HR Manager for Central Europe at Arval

July 11, 2012 | 05:49am CEToriginal
Her responsibilities will include the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland. She replaces Petra Kaufmanova, who...
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German authorities to examine alliance of GM and PSA in detail

July 11, 2012 | 05:35am CEToriginal
It will focus mainly on the impact of the alliance on parts suppliers. The second phase of investigation should last up to three months...
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