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New Land Rover dealer Dajbych wants to sell 60 new cars in 2010

June 2, 2010 | 01:58am CEToriginal
The company opened a Land Rover showroom in Plzen of the size of 300 m2. Sales plan for 2011, offer of models, overall results of the company in 2009...
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Czech Rep moved among world's car makers from 19th at 13th place in 2009

June 2, 2010 | 01:34am CEToriginal
Development of production in separate emerging markets and developed countries and regions, potential and investments in CEE, production moving from Western to Eastern Europe...
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Porsche withdrew legal action against Volkswagen law

June 1, 2010 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
The law guaranteed the federal state Lower Saxony a blocking minority in VW with a share of just above 20%. All legal disputes between the two carmakers were thus been terminated…
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Visteon to invest in one of Czech factories to optimize production

June 1, 2010 | 12:40am CEToriginal
It will locate a new production line for metal parts of ventilation and air conditioning units for cars there. The location, customers of Visteon - Autopal...
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E.ON put its first charging station for electric cars into operation in Brno, first in Czech Rep

May 31, 2010 | 04:01am CEToriginal
At the same time, it is the first charging station set up by an energy company. Electricity recharging is free. Location, parameters, contractors...
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Saab seeks return to small car segment, inspired by model from 50’s

May 31, 2010 | 03:44am CEToriginal
The new entry-model Saab 9-1/9-2 should reach the market in 2013. The carmaker’s sales plan for 2010 and 2011, including individual models...
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Jaguar Land Rover plans to assemble cars in China, seeking partner there

May 31, 2010 | 03:06am CEToriginal
The carmaker would like to produce at least two models in China. The production in Britain, the Range Rover LRX, the worldwide sales in April...
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Skoda Auto confirmed arrival of new CEO Winfried Vahland

May 31, 2010 | 02:19am CEToriginal
Previous Skoda Auto board chairman Reinhard Jung will retire after three years in office. The change will take place on...
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Volkswagen reportedly to become strategic partner of Malaysian carmaker Proton

May 31, 2010 | 01:58am CEToriginal
Establishment of an alliance of both companies is about to be announced within two weeks. The history of negotiations, the possibility of assembling VW cars Proton’s plants...
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Russian Technologies wants to raise stake in AvtoVAZ by 15 percentage points

May 31, 2010 | 01:24am CEToriginal
The Russian state would thus dominate the carmaker with 40%, Renault intends to retain its 25% share. Sales plan for 2010...
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New Audi dealer Autosalon Klokocka aims to sell up to 150 cars in 2010

May 28, 2010 | 04:11am CEToriginal
It has now opened the Audi Terminal for CZK 130 million in Prague. Plan for 2011, the loyalty program, shift to Shell oils, other brands...
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New rules for car service and sale in EU: Changes in warranty validity, changes for multi-branded showrooms

May 28, 2010 | 03:46am CEToriginal
All measures should reduce the cost of carmakers and the price for customers in the service centres. Details of changes, including the validity...
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UniCredit Leasing started to cooperate with Suzuki brand in cars and motorcycles financing in Czech Rep

May 28, 2010 | 03:28am CEToriginal
The first offer of the Suzuki Finance is a zero increase of instalments from 40% down payment. It is the 13th cooperation with a carmaker on the Czech market...
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Interest in new Opel Astra exceeded expectations, carmaker launching extra shifts in Gliwice-based plant

May 28, 2010 | 02:59am CEToriginal
The model’s registrations in Europe have increased by 54% over four months. The current number of orders is already approaching the planned sales for 2010...
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Direct Pojistovna created new post of commercial director with responsibility for sales channels

May 27, 2010 | 05:09am CEToriginal
Roman Wojdyla, the former CFO, was appointed to the position. A new CFO has become...
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Erika Duchanova from UniCredit Leasing became new chairwoman of CLFA media committee

May 27, 2010 | 04:17am CEToriginal
Duchanova has been a member of the media committee for several years. She has replaced Bela Jaskova in office, who…
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Chinese carmaker Great Wall expands in Europe, seeking partners also in Czech Rep

May 26, 2010 | 03:32am CEToriginal
Great Wall has already addressed several dealers on the Czech market with an offer to sell its cars. Models, prices, sales plans, planned representations in Europe...
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Volkswagen to take over long-time supplier of development services Italdesign Giugiaro

May 26, 2010 | 03:14am CEToriginal
The German carmaker will obtain a share of 90.1% in the Italian company, the remaining 9.9% will remain in the possession of the current owner...
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Demand for green cars in Czech Rep still low, CNG not enforced strongly

May 26, 2010 | 02:50am CEToriginal
The Car Importers Association (SDA) is thus preparing a support system for green cars. Sales of individual models in 2009...
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U.S. preparing rules for fuel consumption and emissions for trucks as well

May 26, 2010 | 02:39am CEToriginal
That would refer to trucks manufactured since 2014 whereas the rules for passenger cars and light utility vehicles will be applied from 2012. Details of plans...
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EU ministers agreed to promote green cars

May 25, 2010 | 11:50pm CEToriginal
However, some states are pushing solely to promote the production of electric vehicles. Positions of individual countries including the Czech Republic, estimates of the market development...
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Cetelem became another financial partner of Kia Motors in Czech Rep

May 25, 2010 | 01:27am CEToriginal
Cetelem offers wholesale financing to dealers. The first partner from among dealers, initial menu...
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Johnson Controls aims to strengthen in China, planning to buy interiors and electronics production from Visteon

May 24, 2010 | 12:59am CEToriginal
Visteon currently operates in the USA under a bankruptcy protection. For these assets Johnson Controls offers an amount of...
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Toyota Motor aims to introduce first electric car by 2012, Tesla Motors to help

May 24, 2010 | 12:31am CEToriginal
While Toyota gains though the cooperation a technology partner, regarding Tesla, it will be a capital one. The share acquisition in Tesla Motors by the company Toyota...
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Opel agreed with staff on restructuring, including labour cost reduction by EUR 265 million per year

May 23, 2010 | 11:39pm CEToriginal
The German carmaker has thus through the agreement eliminated an obstacle to receive a state aid, which will be discussed in...
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