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Auto-plus program aims to increase sales by 8% in 2011, innovate its website and enter Facebook

February 9, 2011 | 03:58am CEToriginal
In 2010, sales fell by 18.2%; websites’ visit rate increased by 22%; air conditioning became a necessity. Development over the past 10 years...
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Renault and Dacia in February: Small models went up by CZK 5,000, Megane Coupe Cabriolet cheaper by CZK 80,000

February 9, 2011 | 03:46am CEToriginal
Master got new versions. Renault and Dacia prepared discounted equipment packets for some models...
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CCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel became cheaper in Czech Rep last week, prices in Slovakia stagnated

February 8, 2011 | 04:48am CEToriginal
Petrol at Czech filling stations went down by 11 hellers, diesel by 10 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
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Jan Kusy became new head of non-life insurance at Axa in Czech Rep and Slovakia

February 4, 2011 | 05:25am CEToriginal
He replaced Vladimir Belovic, who retired from Axa. Profiles of both managers...
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Frank Fripon became new director of financial division of CSOB Pojistovna

February 3, 2011 | 03:59am CEToriginal
He replaced Jaroslava Hirschova in office after less than a year. Professional history of both managers...
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Milan Benes became new member of board of Ceska pojistovna

February 2, 2011 | 04:56am CEToriginal
He is a long-term manager of the company. He replaced Stefan Tillinger in office, who...
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Market for auto insurance in Czech Rep fell by 6.3% in 2010, damage liability more than accident insurance

February 1, 2011 | 01:26am CEToriginal
The number of insured vehicles grew by 96,000 units though. Reasons, results of insurance companies...
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Seat Fast Start 2011: Decline in prices of some models, discounted financing of Seat Light, cheaper service for older cars

February 1, 2011 | 01:07am CEToriginal
Special prices in Q1, stock Exeo cars with a guarantee for 3 years, financing from SkoFIN with insurance from Allianz, an alternative line of parts, Economy...
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CCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel cheaper in Czech Rep last week, stagnated in Slovakia

February 1, 2011 | 12:36am CEToriginal
Petrol at filling stations in the Czech Republic became cheaper by 19 hellers, diesel by 18 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
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Skoda renewed special offer Family with number of advantages within SkoFIN funding in Czech Rep

January 31, 2011 | 04:23am CEToriginal
Compared to the previous offer Family, 1.2 HTP engines, equipping package of Family Grand and the Octavia Tour were added. Prices of the models...
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Peugeot winter testing event: Car testing for 24 hours free of charge with possibility to take 7 benefits throughout 7 days

January 28, 2011 | 03:12am CEToriginal
After the testing has finished, one benefit expires with each passing day. The review of advantages, action prices of models in Q1...
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Kia introduced competition into brand financing in Czech Rep

January 28, 2011 | 03:03am CEToriginal
Kia Finance, the brand financing, has been provided by UniCredit Leasing since 2009, and CSOB Leasing joined it in January 2011…
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Renault in January: Sport versions of Megane cheaper by CZK 20,000, Scenic by CZK 5,000, Grand Scenic by CZK 10,000

January 28, 2011 | 02:54am CEToriginal
On the contrary, Renault Thalia, Megane and Dacia Logan are more expensive. Twingo Miss Sixty limited edition is a product novelty...
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Monika Müllerova became new CarGarantie country manager for Czech Rep and Slovakia

January 26, 2011 | 05:08am CEToriginal
She replaced Milan Veprek, who held the position since 2004. New and previous workplace of Veprek and Müllerova...
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CCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel in Czech Rep and Slovakia went up last week

January 26, 2011 | 04:14am CEToriginal
Petrol at the Czech filling stations became more expensive by 9 hellers, diesel by 23 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
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Number of cars with damage liability increased by 1.9% in Czech Rep in 2010

January 25, 2011 | 03:34am CEToriginal
Slavia and Allianz gained most of the new clients; the biggest decline was recorded at Ceska pojistovna. The results of individual insurers, brokers’ comments...
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CCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel slightly cheaper in Czech Rep last week, more expensive in Slovakia

January 18, 2011 | 12:06am CEToriginal
Petrol sold at filling stations in the Czech Republic became cheapers by 3 hellers, diesel by 4 hellers. Analysts' expectations for this week...
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Renault Group significantly exceeded sales plan in Czech Rep in 2010, market share up by 1.2 pp

January 17, 2011 | 05:16am CEToriginal
The share of fleet sales, website visit rate, new models and limited editions in 2011, the first engine with a start-stop system...
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CCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel became cheaper in Czech Rep last week, sharply up in Slovakia

January 14, 2011 | 03:32am CEToriginal
Petrol sold at filling stations in the Czech became cheaper by 15 hellers, diesel by 10 hellers. Analysts’ estimate for this week...
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A. Charouz donates pre-charged loyalty card and discount on service when using CSOB Leasing car funding

January 13, 2011 | 03:11am CEToriginal
Moreover, with the card United-Auto the customer gets one year of assistance services in the Czech Republic free of charge. Details of offer, brands and showrooms involved...
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Leasing companies in Czech Rep no longer providing people with car leasing

January 10, 2011 | 03:40am CEToriginal
The reason is the new consumer credit act. Financial leasing has been in retreat at the expense of credit financing in recent year though...
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Martin Strnadel became new Hyundai fleet manager in Czech Rep

January 7, 2011 | 05:23am CEToriginal
He came to Hyundai Motor Czech from the Czech representation of Renault. Strnadel replaced Radomir Nemecek, who has moved to the carmaker...
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UAMK succeeded in tender to provide assistance services for Skoda Auto in Czech Rep

January 6, 2011 | 01:53am CEToriginal
UAMK and Skoda Auto will continue their long-term partnership. Current fleet of UAMK…
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CCS, Colosseum: Petrol currently the most expensive since September 2005, fuel prices should fall though

January 6, 2011 | 01:46am CEToriginal
Petrol sold at Czech filling stations went up by 26 hellers last week, diesel by 34 hellers. Expectations of marked fuel price decrease...
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Real Garant won first corporate partner in Czech Rep, Suzuki importer

January 5, 2011 | 04:29am CEToriginal
Details of the framework contract and insurance of extended warranty for new cars, prices for individual models...
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