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Fastbox to offer certified EV servicing in Czech Rep, just under negotiation with Bosch

November 25, 2010 | 04:44am CEToriginal
At the same time, the company is preparing EV financing; several leasing companies have already expressed interest. Expected sales...
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Fastbox: Car owners in Czech Rep unnecessarily spend CZK 8 billion in service points annually

November 24, 2010 | 02:11am CEToriginal
It is caused by wrong diagnosis of a problem and subsequent unnecessary maintenance work. The size of market for car service points in the Czech Republic...
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Fastbox to offer e-mobility program on Czech market as well as in Austria

November 23, 2010 | 06:04am CEToriginal
The importer for one brand and dealer for two other brands, negotiating with the public sector and energy companies, charging stations at branches, commercial EVS from CZK 500,000...
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Fastbox: Czech Rep offers space for 300-400 fast service points; we want to have 30%

November 22, 2010 | 01:00am CEToriginal
The first premises on the Czech market and the planned ones for 2011, the market for fast service points in the Czech Republic, prices and range of services, franchising and expansion to other countries...
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Citroen started selling tested used cars under Citroen Select program in Czech Rep

November 22, 2010 | 12:45am CEToriginal
In Europe, there are 1,200 vendors providing such a service, in the Czech Republic another 25 dealers will be added. Warranty and other services from Europ Assistance, the sale plan, the current offer...
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AAA Auto raised gross profit and revenues by third in Q3, but margin declined slightly

November 22, 2010 | 12:27am CEToriginal
In Q1-3, its gross profit increased by 23.2% at revenue growth of 15.5%. The ratio of operating costs towards revenues remained at 19%. Reasons for decline in margin...
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Martin Zavadil and Halfords ex-managers to be in charge of Fastbox expansion in Czech Rep

November 22, 2010 | 12:14am CEToriginal
Zavadil previously developed a network of stores with sporting goods Drapa Sport. Jiri Mica will be in charge of...
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High Court rejected objection of SOVA association and returned action of Auto Esa to lower court

November 15, 2010 | 11:23pm CEToriginal
The lower court should decide in a few months. SOVA continues to stand behind their claims. Paid advertising in the form of sponsored links...
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Volkswagen to enter car retail, to purchase Porsche Holding Salzburg

November 11, 2010 | 04:06am CEToriginal
Apart from production, the carmaker will thus dominate also the retail sales of Porsche cars. The acquisition price, profile and intentions of Volkswagen with the largest retailer of the group brands in Europe...
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AAA Auto approached police for alleged defamation from its competitors

November 9, 2010 | 06:44am CEToriginal
An unknown offender has reportedly blemished the company by fictional contributions on the forum Reference-autobazaru.cz from the IP address of Auto Esa. Details...
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Autosalon Klokocka to present Audi A7 unusually at night

November 9, 2010 | 06:29am CEToriginal
This is probably the first dealer presentation of a new model at night in the Czech Republic. When ordering a car during the event, there is a gift in the form of a free search appliance...
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AAA Auto: Czech consumers return from foreign brands to Skoda

November 2, 2010 | 11:22pm CEToriginal
Over last year the company increased the share of Skoda in overall sales by 10 percentage points. Demand for diesel and petrol engines of various models...
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Invelt aims to attract owners of individually imported BMWs to winter inspection for free

November 2, 2010 | 01:35am CEToriginal
The action applies to cars not older than 8 years and to the first visit of an authorized Invelt service centre in Prague. The offer is valid from...
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Annonce introduced several innovations in print and online used car advertising

November 2, 2010 | 01:07am CEToriginal
The printed version in newsstands is now full-coloured; moreover, a letter box issue has been added. Apart from the internet site, there is an application on Facebook...
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A. Charouz expanded portfolio for another brand, becoming Mazda dealer

November 1, 2010 | 05:44am CEToriginal
It is the 13th volume brand in the portfolio of the Auto Charouz group. Simultaneously, the company entered the city, in which it has not operated so far...
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Two legislative changes should reduce fraud car odometers downsizing in Czech Rep

October 26, 2010 | 01:48am CEToriginal
The government is together with associations and large used car dealers involved in both proposals. Details of the proposals, expert opinions, the increase in number of downsized odometers in 2010...
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AAA Auto saw record weekly visits to their site in September

October 26, 2010 | 01:13am CEToriginal
Internet sales of the company have also been growing through the extensive photo gallery, free transportation of cars between branches and a new microsite, Skodovky.info...
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Auto Esa renewed offer of free guarantee service

October 26, 2010 | 12:06am CEToriginal
The company is offering discounts up to CZK 50,000 for selected cars and the guarantee of mileage until the end of the year. Parameters of the service offer…
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AAA Auto tested mobile purchase in Bohemia, to move to Moravia at weekend

October 22, 2010 | 05:36am CEToriginal
The second event will take place at the Spar supermarket in the town 70 km away from the nearest AAA Auto branch. Results from the first buyout action...
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Lotus finalizes preparations to enter Czech Rep, chose local partner

October 19, 2010 | 04:35am CEToriginal
The carmaker will launch a new model onto the market each year and will enter the segment of four-door coupes and possibly city electric cars...
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AAA Auto’s monthly sales slightly fall in Czech Rep in recent two months, continually grow in Slovakia since January

October 19, 2010 | 03:48am CEToriginal
The company increased sales by 15.2% in Q3, by 2.6% in Q1-3. The company will probably meet its full-year plan...
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Land Rover not managing to produce some models, waiting period up to six months

October 15, 2010 | 03:46am CEToriginal
Global sales of Land Rover rose by 39% in H1, in Europe by 60%. Sales of the Brno-based dealer House of England in 2010...
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Auto Hase extended opening hours of Volvo service shop for three hours from October

October 14, 2010 | 03:20am CEToriginal
The company thus accommodates customers who are too busy during the day. Daily working hours of the service shop has been extended to 14.5 hours...
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AAA Auto tested new concept of mobile used car shops near supermarkets

October 13, 2010 | 04:02am CEToriginal
The company will run the full concept in spring 2011 before the motoring season. Test location and results of the event...
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Autobond introduced loyalty program for new and existing customers

October 13, 2010 | 02:59am CEToriginal
The program, called Bond Service Plus is divided into three levels, providing different sized discounts for service, parts, accessories and other services...
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