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EU started to defend itself against dumped imports of Chinese components

November 2, 2010 | 04:19am CEToriginal
It has imposed duty on aluminium discs and begun investigating circumvention of the measure by the Chinese exporters of steel bolts. The validity and amount of duty, undervaluation of the Chinese currency...
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Continental and Schaeffler merger to be possibly delayed by tax claims of U.S. against Schaeffler’s major owner

November 2, 2010 | 01:50am CEToriginal
While the earliest possible date of the merger has been the end of 2011 so far, now it is...
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Invelt aims to attract owners of individually imported BMWs to winter inspection for free

November 2, 2010 | 01:35am CEToriginal
The action applies to cars not older than 8 years and to the first visit of an authorized Invelt service centre in Prague. The offer is valid from...
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Consumer Reports: Car reliability in U.S. still dominated by Japanese brands, U.S. brands approaching

November 2, 2010 | 01:23am CEToriginal
The Top 10 include seven Japanese, two European and one American brand. Details of the ranking...
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Annonce introduced several innovations in print and online used car advertising

November 2, 2010 | 01:07am CEToriginal
The printed version in newsstands is now full-coloured; moreover, a letter box issue has been added. Apart from the internet site, there is an application on Facebook...
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Czech Government possibly not to agree on grants of compulsory insurance to fire fighters

November 2, 2010 | 12:56am CEToriginal
According to the Government, the amendment would worsen the financial situation of insurance companies and possibly mark the damage liability up. Details of the bill and the arguments...
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ALD Automotive and GE Money Auto became members of SOLUS

November 2, 2010 | 12:47am CEToriginal
The association SOLUS currently has 34 members, of whom 13 are engaged in automobile financing. Benefits of the membership in SOLUS...
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Toyota Motor began production of 1.4 D-4D diesel engine in Poland

November 2, 2010 | 12:39am CEToriginal
The place of production, annual production, engine parameters, deliveries to factories in Europe and Africa, fitting into the models...
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CCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel down in Czech Rep last week, up in Slovakia

November 2, 2010 | 12:25am CEToriginal
Petrol at the Czech filling stations became cheaper by 22 hellers, diesel by 10 hellers. Development in Slovakia, analysts' expectations for this week...
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A. Charouz expanded portfolio for another brand, becoming Mazda dealer

November 1, 2010 | 05:44am CEToriginal
It is the 13th volume brand in the portfolio of the Auto Charouz group. Simultaneously, the company entered the city, in which it has not operated so far...
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Nissan recalls 2.14 million cars worldwide, including Infiniti brand

November 1, 2010 | 05:32am CEToriginal
It is caused by problems with the ignition. The affected models, years of production, the number of cars in various regions including Europe and the Czech Republic...
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Petr Benes became new commercial head at CSOB Pojistovna

November 1, 2010 | 05:18am CEToriginal
This division was led by managing director Jeroen van Leeuwen in the recent years. Professional career of Benes...
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BMW recalls 150,000 cars equipped with 35i engine in USA

November 1, 2010 | 05:01am CEToriginal
This is caused by a defective fuel pump, which may cause a loss of engine power. The affected models and years of production, the possibility of convening in Europe...
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Skoda Auto rose operating profit by 64.4% in Q1-3 at revenue growth of 16.3%

November 1, 2010 | 04:50am CEToriginal
Production increased by 8.1%, sales by 12.8%, net profit by 115.5%. The carmaker is further reducing costs; the model mix improvement is caused by more expensive models of Yeti and Superb...
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Toyota secretly bought out faulty cars from its customers, reportedly for their analysis

November 1, 2010 | 04:41am CEToriginal
Most cars were allegedly bought under warranty. Under the complaint, transactions included a confidentiality agreement and the inability to sue the carmaker...
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Sales of commercial vehicles in EU rose by 13.7% in September, by 6% in Q1-3

November 1, 2010 | 04:31am CEToriginal
Registrations of heavy trucks rose by 20.4% in September, in Q1-3 they fell by 5.5%. The situation in individual countries and on the bus market...
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Volkswagen showed highest Q3 profit in history in Q3 2010

November 1, 2010 | 04:17am CEToriginal
It was supported by double-digit revenues growth and profits from investments - shares in Porsche, MAN, and shares in joint ventures in China. Cash reserves continued to rise...
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TPCA to further reduce state of agency staff at end of October

October 28, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
Due to the falling production in TPCA, suppliers of components and services such as NYK Logistics and Lear are forced to release staff as well...
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Toyota Financial Services started selling used cars through electronic auction in Czech Rep

October 28, 2010 | 11:16pm CEToriginal
These are cars taken from bad payers and cars returned from operating leases. Apart from Toyota dealers, the auction is available for other companies...
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Renault and Dacia holding winter service action in Czech Rep by mid-November

October 28, 2010 | 10:57pm CEToriginal
When having a car inspected for CZK 200, the customer will receive discount coupons. The event includes a discounted offer of tires and complete wheels...
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Car insurance market in Czech Rep decreased by 6% in Q1-3, accident insurance more than damage liability

October 27, 2010 | 05:57am CEToriginal
The number of insured vehicles grew by 98,000 units. Detailed results of insurance companies...
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Tomas Zavoral to leave insurance company Direct after three years

October 27, 2010 | 05:35am CEToriginal
Direct has not appointed Zavoral’s successor yet, his powers will be temporarily taken over by the PR agency Ogilvy. Zavoral is likely to pass to some other insurance company...
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Uniqa introduces car insurance SafeLine to other countries, now to Czech Rep

October 27, 2010 | 05:21am CEToriginal
The SafeLine uses a GPS unit from Cebia to help against thefts, while accidents and vehicle operating costs savings. Discounts on insurance, results abroad...
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Kia Motors used EU funds for staff training in Czech Rep

October 27, 2010 | 05:04am CEToriginal
The training at the importer focused on dealer network management and business negotiation leading. Details, financing, administrator of the project...
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Minerva holding two workshops on MMOG/LE standard for suppliers in Czech Rep in November

October 27, 2010 | 04:50am CEToriginal
Training of the new version of MMOG/LE V3 will be held on two dates in Brno and Prague. The most recent user of the standard is the carmaker GM...
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