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Suzuki wants its shares back from Volkswagen, threatens with arbitrage

November 20, 2011 | 06:06pm CEToriginal
However, Volkswagen does not intend to sell shares to Suzuki. Attitudes on both sides...
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Renault to produce new Smart Forfour for Daimler

November 13, 2011 | 11:32pm CEToriginal
Sharing the platform with the Renault Twingo III, electric versions, production in Revoz in Slovenia, investment, capacity, HR, beginning of production, government support...
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Government prepares measures to support fleet renewal in Czech Rep

November 9, 2011 | 10:02pm CEToriginal
Emission zones in city centres, extension of fees for vehicle re-registration, records of the state of mileage in MOT stations...
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CzechBus 2011: 15 bus brands to join first year of trade fair CzechBus

November 1, 2011 | 12:44am CEToriginal
The brands, alternative drives, supporting program (conferences, workshops, contract meetings)...
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Futaba intends to gain more non-Japanese customers in Europe

October 31, 2011 | 12:13am CEToriginal
The plant in the Czech Republic (the only one in continental Europe) expects sales growth, stagnation of the production of Japanese cars, decline in demand for exhausts. Clients, changes in management...
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BASF expands with engine coolant Glysantin in CEE

October 31, 2011 | 12:06am CEToriginal
This applies to both aftermarket (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania) and OEM (TPCA, Kia, Hyundai). Development of the liquid for EVs...
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Motor Jikov aims to convert its fleet to CNG by 2015

October 20, 2011 | 01:16am CEToriginal
At present, the company realizes 40% of its plan, as it has placed VW Passat Variant EcoFuel cars in its fleet...
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Charging stations for EVs will be supplied to CEZ by company which was established just before announcement of tender

October 19, 2011 | 02:01am CEToriginal
EmotionCar will supply charging stations for standard and quick charging. The supplier of stations, ICT solutions and construction; owners of the new company...
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Volkswagen Group to invest EUR 62.4 billion by 2016, joint ventures in China further EUR 14 billion

October 18, 2011 | 03:04am CEToriginal
Much of the investments will be implemented in Germany in Emden, Zwickau and Wolfsburg plants. Details of the five-year plan...
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Suzuki wants access to hybrid technologies from Volkswagen or its leaving the alliance

October 16, 2011 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
The ultimatum, requirement for repayment of shares, contemplated legal action...
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ALD Automotive Fleet Award 2011: Asian cars among winners for first time

October 10, 2011 | 03:19am CEToriginal
These models are Kia Picanto and Subaru Outback. Some partners of the poll took prizes as well. The winners of each category (products, cars, managers)...
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Nissan to enter Czech Rep with Leaf EV in 2013, now looking for partner

October 4, 2011 | 04:28am CEToriginal
The up to now sales in Europe, launching on the individual markets, production in Europe, TCO, strategy and planned sales in the Czech Republic...
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OMV intends to focus on natural gas, wants to get money by selling petrol stations in several European countries

October 2, 2011 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
These should include the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Abandoned markets, the expected proceeds from the sale in total and in the Czech Republic, candidates...
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Volvo Trucks upgraded calculator of environmental impact of vehicle operation

September 29, 2011 | 03:51am CEToriginal
Customers have been using this tool to reduce consumption and emissions for 10 years. Novelties in the application...
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European carmakers suggested standardization of EV charging

September 25, 2011 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
At the same time, they urged the EC, standardization bodies and infrastructure providers to adopt these recommendations and resolve the outstanding issues. The market for EVs in 2020...
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Kiekert chose Czech Rep as main production point for Europe, wants to build another plant here

September 16, 2011 | 04:06am CEToriginal
An extension of the existing plant in Prelouc is an option. The investment, production area, HR plans, sales of locks, revenues, customers...
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Suzuki intends to end alliance with Volkswagen, asking it to purchase stakes

September 15, 2011 | 11:45pm CEToriginal
Volkswagen has refused the sale of the stake and is still interested in the cooperation. However, the partnership has not shown any output for two years. Details...
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Lancia launched new Ypsilon on Czech market, to introduce it to women first

September 9, 2011 | 02:50am CEToriginal
Open week, a competition for a weekend with the car and vouchers, partnership with Sephora, specifications and prices, optional equipment, introductory price...
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Volkswagen prepared autumn special offer for commercial vehicles with discounts up to CZK 150,000 in Czech Rep

September 8, 2011 | 07:46am CEToriginal
The affected models and versions, discounts and bonuses for financing from SkoFIN, sales over eight months, market development, expectations for 2011...
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Honda to recall 960,000 cars to service centers worldwide

September 5, 2011 | 11:22pm CEToriginal
Especially the smaller models like the Fit/Jazz, City, or the CR-Z are concerned. Details of defects, the models affected and their number in Europe including the Czech Republic...
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Business Lease and E.ON to cooperate in e-mobility in Hungary

August 30, 2011 | 02:22am CEToriginal
Business Lease is going to lend the Think EV to E. ON for two-month testing with a vision of a subsequent fleet order...
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Municipal Police in Ostrava to convert half of its fleet to CNG

August 18, 2011 | 04:05am CEToriginal
Investment in the conversion, the annual savings, return on investment, fleet composition (brands, models), CNG buses in Pardubice and Havirov...
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Pekny (Kia): A-segment to fall in Czech Rep in 2011, Picanto to increase market share

August 15, 2011 | 01:22am CEToriginal
Three-door version and LPG drive came with the new generation Picanto. Prices, boot action, bonuses, benefits while funding, sales plans...
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Fiat separated internet presentation of passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Czech Rep

August 3, 2011 | 01:37am CEToriginal
This happened four years after the introduction of Fiat Professional brand in Europe. Details of Fiatprofessional.cz, the situation of competition...
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Electric Emotion Tour: Peugeot prepared road show with iOn in Czech Rep

July 28, 2011 | 12:34am CEToriginal
Collaboration of four partners, route and stopping points, test rides for the public, an attempt to Czech records, the current number of orders...
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