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Skoda Auto aims to increase number of shifts at almost all models in 2011

November 19, 2010 | 03:05am CEToriginal
Regarding the Octavia and Roomster it is one extra shift, as for the Yeti and Superb three a week. Time schedule, collective bargaining, the use of flexi accounts, considered production downtimes...
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GM back at stock market after year and half, SAIC bought part of its shares

November 18, 2010 | 11:27pm CEToriginal
Development of the share price in the first day of trading, the yield from the IPO, the return of government investments to GM’s rescue, the reduction of state share, option exercising…
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Penta to support automotive industry project, building network of self repair car shops Selfix in Czech Rep

November 18, 2010 | 01:23am CEToriginal
Details of the concept, the first branch, hourly or monthly rates for motorists and mechanics, offer of the e-shop, details of expansion...
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Synlab united fleet management in Czech Rep under one leasing company and one brand

November 18, 2010 | 12:41am CEToriginal
LeasePlan became a provider of the services. The size and composition of the fleet, operations and cost savings realized, the chosen brand...
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All Dynavix navigations to inform of risky places on roads in Czech Rep

November 18, 2010 | 12:15am CEToriginal
They will take advantage of the database managed by the CVUT. Details of the project and portal BezNehody.cz, prepared implementation to route planners...
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Skoda Auto prepares new logo with much simpler design

November 18, 2010 | 12:05am CEToriginal
However, some employees do not like it; they think it was not designed by experts. The logo should change after 16 years. Details of the proposal...
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Car sales in EU fell by 16.6% in October, by 5.5% over ten months

November 17, 2010 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
All major car markets in the EU recorded a double-digit percentage drop in sales in October. Registrations of Volkswagen fell by 11%, Skoda by 14%...
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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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Authority withdrew permission for Czech plant of Hyundai to build second transmission shop

November 15, 2010 | 11:10pm CEToriginal
The reasons for the verdict, the possibility to obtain a new building permit, the planned start of construction and start of operation in the new hall...
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CCS: Petrol more expensive in Czech Rep and Slovakia last week, price of diesel evolved differently

November 15, 2010 | 10:58pm CEToriginal
Development of fuel prices in the Czech and Slovak markets, analysts expectations for this week...
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Continental wants to increase production of high-speed tires in Czech Rep

November 15, 2010 | 01:23am CEToriginal
Construction of the new hall in Otrokovice and the installation of two lines, the introduction of new production of semi-finished products, planned increase in production of tires...
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Skoda Auto confirmed Petr Lehky’s arrival to Czech Rep

November 15, 2010 | 12:59am CEToriginal
At the same time, it has announced his successor in Slovakia, Jan Mach. Profiles of the new heads of sales on the Czech and Slovak markets...
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Citroen dealers have to adapt showrooms to new standards by end of 2011

November 15, 2010 | 12:47am CEToriginal
The owners of newish showrooms are upgrading them; older premises are replaced by newly constructed ones. Open and just-built showrooms in the Czech Republic...
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Secar Bohemia management taken over by Jan Ruml, brother of former head Jiri Ruml

November 15, 2010 | 12:29am CEToriginal
Reasons for the personnel change, the history of the company's management, Jan Ruml’s career, the current offer of Sherlog products in five European countries...
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Volkswagen plans to merge truck manufacturers Scania and MAN

November 15, 2010 | 12:18am CEToriginal
Therefore, the German carmaker plans to take MAN over through Scania, at the same time to increase its share in Scania. Details of the intention...
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SAIC allegedly agreed to buy stake in GM

November 14, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
However, the transaction must be approved by Chinese regulators. Details of the IPO, the value of shares purchased by the carmaker SAIC...
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Skoda Auto sales up by 5.5% in October, by 11.9 % over ten months

November 14, 2010 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
In Russia, India and China the carmaker has already exceeded the results of 2009, its sales in the Czech Republic increased by 7.5% and market share by 2.2pp. Interest in the individual models in October...
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Unions: Skoda Auto agreed to negotiate extra premium for summer weekend work

November 12, 2010 | 05:52am CEToriginal
According to the unions’ proposal, the amount of the premium would be different for each of the plants in the Czech Republic. Details of the plan and the carmaker’s statement…
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Triglav significantly increased number of places for car claim settlement in Czech Rep and set up call centre

November 12, 2010 | 05:36am CEToriginal
The insurance company has thus improved and accelerated the process of liquidation. The eight regional branches were completed by tens of Dekra MOT stations…
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Commercial Vehicle Group won contract from Skoda Auto on two upcoming models

November 11, 2010 | 05:35am CEToriginal
CVG will thus deliver cable harnesses on four Skoda models and not only from PEKM Kabeltechnik plant in the Czech Republic. The volume of contract, initiation of production...
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Nissan wants to boost sales by 10% in Central Europe in 2010

November 11, 2010 | 04:39am CEToriginal
The brand currently has 66 dealers with 100 showrooms in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary. Results of 2009 and the plan for 2010...
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Pyeong Hwa Automotive to expand factory in Czech Rep, winning new contracts from European carmakers

November 11, 2010 | 04:29am CEToriginal
At the same time PHA decided to establish a development centre in the Czech Republic. Details of the project, existing and new clients...
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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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TRW to expand production at one of its plants in Slovakia

November 11, 2010 | 12:45am CEToriginal
The amount of investment, creating up to 250 new jobs by 2013, the extension of Ford order for another region, deliveries of a new product to another carmaker as of 2012...
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Omnis holds exchange of production capacities in Prague on November 24

November 11, 2010 | 12:17am CEToriginal
Focus on the metalworking industry in the Czech Republic, opportunities and possibilities for inquiring and offering, transferring data into Subcontractor.cz...
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