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Car sales in Europe fell in both y/y and m/m comparisons in October

November 20, 2011 | 06:11pm CEToriginal
The euro zone debt crisis is thus starting to manifest itself in the real economy. The success of South Korean carmakers at the expense of Japanese...
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Car financing up by 5.8% in Czech Rep in Q1-3

November 9, 2011 | 02:48am CEToriginal
Home Credit continues in three-digit growth. For the first time, the Top 20 has welcomed Servis Leasing from the Czech Coal Group, which expands...
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Leasing of cars, trucks and buses up in Czech Rep in Q1-3, LCV leasing down

November 7, 2011 | 08:44pm CEToriginal
The number of new contracts, financial and operating leasing, fleet management, consumer loans, used car financing, analysts’ evaluation and view...
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New car sales in Czech Rep rose by 13.2% in October, LCV sales by 34%

November 4, 2011 | 12:50am CEToriginal
Registrations of trucks and buses went also up. The growth was driven by Skoda, VW and Ford brands. Details...
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B.I.D. services holds conference on recycling of car wrecks in Czech Rep in mid-November

November 1, 2011 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
The ninth annual event will deal with the amendment to the law on car wrecks. Speakers...
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Car insurance market in Czech Rep down by 7% in Q1-3 along with growth in number of insured vehicles by 2.4%

November 1, 2011 | 01:04am CEToriginal
Therefore, a dramatic pressure on prices, which some insurance companies might not be able to stand, continues, according to CAP. Results of insurance companies...
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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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Manufacturers and developers of vehicles and components in Czech Rep presented visions of automotive industry

October 30, 2011 | 11:52pm CEToriginal
Skoda Auto, Iveco, Visteon, Hella, Brisk and Ricardo will seek the development and application of modern technologies such as...
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Vratislav Kulhanek and Vratislav Valek to be consultants of AAA Auto next two years

October 30, 2011 | 11:43pm CEToriginal
The General Meeting have extended their mandate in the Board until 2013, or more precisely until 2014. Employee shares...
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MBtech became member of Czech Automotive Industry Association

October 21, 2011 | 02:25am CEToriginal
The company wants to expand relations with Czech customers, get more contacts and participate in the development of the local automotive industry...
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Conference on automotive industry in Czech Rep and Central Europe to be held in Brno in late October

October 20, 2011 | 01:31am CEToriginal
This is the eighth year of the professional event. Speakers from associations, OEMs, suppliers, banks, consulting firms, service providers...
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sAutoleasing returned to profit in 2010

October 19, 2011 | 01:47am CEToriginal
This happened after several years of losses. Revenues, the volume of funding, number of contracts, the impact of a merger with sAutouver...
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Sales of new cars in EU rose by 0.7% in September, declined by 1.1% in Q1-3

October 19, 2011 | 01:44am CEToriginal
The only large market with growth was Germany. The outlook of KPMG for Q4 and full year 2011, the expected development of the German economy...
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41 cars to compete for title of Car of the Year 2012 in Czech Rep

October 10, 2011 | 02:42am CEToriginal
Brands with most representatives are Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Citroen and Lancia. Nominated cars...
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Sales of new cars in Czech Rep declined by 2.1% in September, LCV sales rose by 36%

October 6, 2011 | 07:47pm CEToriginal
According to SDA, the decrease is caused by a drop in demand from private clients. Results of brands, SDA and KPMG’s outlook for the entire year 2011...
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ACEA: Production of commercial vehicles grew faster in EU in 2010 than production of passenger cars

October 4, 2011 | 12:11am CEToriginal
Global automobile production went up by 22.1%, by 8.3% in EU, and by 33.8% in China. Results in other countries including Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
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Sales of commercial vehicles in EU rose by 16% in August

September 30, 2011 | 01:46am CEToriginal
Sales increased in most European countries except Greece, Ireland and Portugal. Sales of vehicles exceeding 16 tons increased by 30%...
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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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Porsche Inter Auto wants to boost sales of commercial vehicles by 10-15% in Czech Rep in 2011

September 21, 2011 | 12:36am CEToriginal
Sales of the company thus grow more than the entire market. The results for the eight months of the company and the market, plan for the entire year 2011...
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Car sales in Europe rose by 7.8% in August, by 4% excluding Germany

September 18, 2011 | 11:03pm CEToriginal
In January-August, the registrations declined by 1.1% and KPMG expects a decline in the order of percents for the full year 2011...
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Sales of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 16.7% in August, LCV sales by 41%

September 6, 2011 | 04:23am CEToriginal
The largest absolute growth were posted by Skoda, Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai and BMW. Developments in trucks and buses...
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Credium changed PR agency in Czech Rep

September 6, 2011 | 04:15am CEToriginal
One of four companies won the tender - PR agency Omnimedia, which replaced company Petr Ehrlich/Ehrlich 63...
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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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VDA: Car sales in Europe fell by 2% in July

August 17, 2011 | 12:23am CEToriginal
Sales increase of 10% in Germany has prevented more significant decrease. ACEA’s statistics...
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Car financing in Czech Rep up by 3% in H1

August 9, 2011 | 12:40am CEToriginal
Some companies experienced double-digit declines, many experienced a double-digit growth. Home Credit goes on with a three-digit growth. UniLeasing returned to Top 20. The results of companies...
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