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Spiegel: Martin Winterkorn to remain head of Volkswagen until 2016

November 29, 2010 | 12:09am CEToriginal
The supervisory board of the carmaker has reportedly decided on the extension of the contract, although the company declined to confirm it. His current contract is going to expire in...
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Jaroslav Povsik to lead Skoda Auto unions till 2014

November 28, 2010 | 11:47pm CEToriginal
KOVO unions have extended his term of office for four years. Povsik’s deputy has become...
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Fastbox introduced loyalty program in Czech Rep, benefits may be also applied in Austria

November 26, 2010 | 01:40am CEToriginal
In the near future, the company is going to run its e-shop. Suppliers of parts and service catalogue, parameters of the loyalty program...
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AAA Auto: Sales of used commercial vehicles back to pre-crisis level

November 26, 2010 | 12:58am CEToriginal
After ten months of 2010 the company increased its sales by 71%, of which 75% were in the Czech Republic and 60% in Slovakia. Five best-selling brands and models...
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Top-Pojisteni.cz: Insurance companies increasingly use damage liability for sale of additional service in Czech Rep

November 26, 2010 | 12:48am CEToriginal
The growth of segmentation and number of variants, changes in the bonus system, taking of elements of accident insurance...
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Citroen C-Zero EV in high demand in Czech Rep, importer expects tens of cars sold in 2011

November 25, 2010 | 05:11am CEToriginal
Demand of specific companies, price and equipment, financing by PSA Finance, service in the whole dealer network, current state of orders…
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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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Top-Pojisteni.cz: Basic rates of damage liability grow annually by 7-8% in Czech Rep, real premiums fall by 4-6% though

November 25, 2010 | 04:11am CEToriginal
Changes in rates during the year, disadvantageousness of insurance payments fixed into financing, development of rates in 2010 and 2011...
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Hyundai wants to strengthen image in Europe by offering premium models, to be available in Czech Rep too

November 25, 2010 | 03:44am CEToriginal
In 2011, the carmaker is going to introduce the models Genesis, Genesis Coupe, Equus, but also the successor of the Accent and Sonata, and new versions with a start-stop system...
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Direct settlement by CSOB Pojistovna to be free of charge, only for damage to vehicle, with payment of spare car

November 25, 2010 | 03:28am CEToriginal
CSOB Pojistovna will settle and pay the claim. Existing clients will receive the service a contract renewal. Details of Damage liability without worries...
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Admosphere: Direct as one of biggest advertisers among insurers in Czech Rep, invests over half of revenues

November 24, 2010 | 02:43am CEToriginal
Leaders of the insurance market, Ceska pojistovna and Kooperativa invest less than 1% in advertising. Details of individual insurance companies...
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Czech police continue in fleet renewal with Skoda vehicles, to buy 28 Yeti cars

November 24, 2010 | 02:30am CEToriginal
There were a total of four companies participated in the tender, the decisive criterion was the price. The contract winner, value of the contract, the price of one car...
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Slavia not to punish perpetrators of minor accidents by loss of bonus

November 24, 2010 | 02:19am CEToriginal
Lowering the bonus along with insurance coverage to and over CZK 15,000, a claim-free bonus in advance, discounts for different groups of drivers, insurance options...
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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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Mahindra & Mahindra to buy majority stake in South Korean carmaker SsangYong

November 24, 2010 | 01:59am CEToriginal
The Indian carmaker wants to become stronger in the SUV segment in this way. The share and the value of acquisitions...
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Generali withdrew from most of claim charges in Czech Rep

November 24, 2010 | 01:49am CEToriginal
At the same time the insurance company introduced bonus copying to family members, and prepared a 55% discount on damage liability for the autumn and winter for…
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Winterkorn, Vahland: Skoda and VW flagships to have different gear, umbrella of Superb remains

November 24, 2010 | 01:37am CEToriginal
According to the management of the carmaker, the quality of both brands is supposed to remain high. Comments of both managers...
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NHTSA investigates problems with Honda Accord Hybrid

November 24, 2010 | 01:25am CEToriginal
The authority has received one complaint and is now considering recall action. Any decision would affect 25,000 cars in the USA...
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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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CCS: Fuel prices increased by tens hellers in Czech Rep last week

November 23, 2010 | 05:42am CEToriginal
Petrol more expensive on average by 37 hellers, diesel by 32 hellers. Development in Slovakia and analysts' expectations for this week...
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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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Dynavix: Demand for navigation devices in PDA to become equal to portable ones by 2013

November 19, 2010 | 03:24am CEToriginal
In the future, manufacturers of navigation systems will become navigation software dealers only. Besides the versions for the iPhone Dynavix is preparing a version for Android. Sales in 2010...
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