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Sales of new cars of Porsche Inter Auto CZ increased more than the entire Czech market in Q1

April 26, 2011 | 03:37am CEToriginal
Total sales results, the interest in individual brands and models, sales of used cars...
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Auto Jarov most successful Honda dealer in Czech Rep in 2010 again

April 15, 2011 | 12:17am CEToriginal
The company saw declined sales of Honda cars and motorcycles, but it was less than the decline of the whole market. Outlook for 2011...
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Auto Esa’s sales increased by 37% in March, by 44% in Q1

April 14, 2011 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
The company has been registering an increased interest in small cars with an automatic transmission and demand from Western Europe, including large fleets...
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AAA Auto plans to enter Russia, arranging local headquarters and first branch

April 12, 2011 | 03:49am CEToriginal
Management will be directed by AAA Auto. Location, details of the lease contract, other branches in the regions...
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Credium wants to defend 3rd position, strengthen and extend brand financing in Czech Rep in 2011

April 11, 2011 | 03:34am CEToriginal
Results for 2010 (new contracts, share in registrations, penetration of financing for individual brands Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Mazda and Hyundai)...
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AAA Auto increased sales by 37.2% in Q1

April 7, 2011 | 04:36am CEToriginal
Sales went up in Slovakia more than in the Czech Republic. Areas of strongest sales, growth in demand in various segments...
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Exterior communication of Auto Esa to be provided by new PR agency

April 7, 2011 | 04:00am CEToriginal
It is the company AMI Communications, which has replaced the agency Ogilvy PR and press spokesman Pavel Foltyn...
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GENEVA: Fisker wants to sell out this year's production of Karma PHEV by May

April 6, 2011 | 04:23am CEToriginal
The initiation of production and supplies to dealers and customers, the current status of orders, including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the planned volume of production...
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AAA Auto expects to obtain insurance broker license in Q2

April 6, 2011 | 04:04am CEToriginal
The renewal of automobile insurance for existing clients, negotiating with banks for the provision of multi-purposed loans, cash in the branches...
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Kulhanek (AAA Auto): Czech new car market to increase by 10% in 2011, AAA Auto’s sales as well

April 5, 2011 | 04:13am CEToriginal
AAA Auto's market share increased in 2010, although the market dropped. The shift to safer and more equipped cars, creeping price increase of new cars...
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AmTec Defense launched original spare parts wholesale in Czech Rep

April 5, 2011 | 03:57am CEToriginal
The company wants to address repair shops and retail customers as well. The offer includes 13 premium and non-premium brands...
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GENEVA: Jaguar Land Rover aims to significantly increase sales of both brands in Czech Rep in 2011

April 4, 2011 | 03:54am CEToriginal
The evaluation of 2010, sales plans for 2011, the impact of factory production capabilities, the new model of Range Rover Evoque and its prices...
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AAA Auto considers entering Russia and return to Hungary at the end of 2011

April 4, 2011 | 02:58am CEToriginal
The company intends to expand on the traditional markets of the Czech Republic and Slovakia as well. Plans with Poland and Romania...
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Porsche holds spring service inspection in Czech Rep by end of April

April 4, 2011 | 02:34am CEToriginal
At the same time a Porsche owner may have air conditioning cleaned up and pollen filter replaced at a reduced price. A discount on Michelin summer tires…
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AAA Auto: Interest in luxurious and commercial used cars increased in 2010, prices rose slightly

April 4, 2011 | 02:14am CEToriginal
The demand for cars with diesel engines has also increased. Business model regulation, improved access to credits for consumers...
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Auto Jarov holds service day with inspection of car of any brand on April 2

April 1, 2011 | 12:10am CEToriginal
On this day the discount also applies to spare parts, accessories, tires and clothing for motorcyclists. Price of the inspection...
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AAA aims to increase sales by 10% in 2011 and maintain profitability

March 31, 2011 | 03:19am CEToriginal
In 2010, the company has improved all the sales and financial indicators. The average price of a car, penetration of financial services, sales in the first months of 2011...
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Petr Taborsky went from Czech importer of Seat to A. Charouz Motors dealership

March 31, 2011 | 03:04am CEToriginal
Holding a post of managing director, he will be responsible for new brands Jaguar and Land Rover...
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A. Charouz Motors moved sale of Cadillac, Corvette, Spyker and Wiesmann brands again in Prague

March 30, 2011 | 03:03am CEToriginal
At the same time, the company ceased the sale of Hummer cars. It closed its showroom in Prague 10 after a year and moved the sale of these brands into...
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EMD consultants provides external communication in AAA Auto as of March

March 30, 2011 | 02:14am CEToriginal
The company should expand activities of the existing AAA Auto PR team. The number of PR agencies in the tender, the history of external communications at AAA Auto...
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Trost opened central warehouse of automotive parts for Europe in Czech Rep

March 23, 2011 | 04:46am CEToriginal
It should gradually build up and the company should recruit new employees. Location, size of the warehouse, recruitment...
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Auto-Exner headed off its own sale, having borrowed from another bank

March 15, 2011 | 03:23am CEToriginal
The history of investments in recent years, one of the activities to a quick cash acquisition, a new banking partner...
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AAA Auto plans to obtain insurance broker license in Czech Rep and Slovakia, extend offer of funding and expand number of branches

March 3, 2011 | 04:49am CEToriginal
At the same time, the company is going to enter Russia in 2011...
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Auto Esa to pay out driving school course to novice drivers when buying car

February 28, 2011 | 03:39am CEToriginal
Duration of the event, the minimum price of the purchased car, the performance of...
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Auto Esa increased sales by 75% in January

February 25, 2011 | 03:42am CEToriginal
The overall market recovery, however, according to Auto Esa, has not yet come, it is only the outflow of customers from small used car shops to dominant players...
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