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Chamber of Deputies received second draft of act on compulsory contributions from damage liability for firefighters

October 20, 2010 | 12:21am CEToriginal
The Central Bohemia region submitted it, the previous is a work of the Pardubice Region. Parameters of both proposals and views of interested parties...
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s Autoleasing expanded offer of accommodation card to financing contract on EUR 50 voucher

October 20, 2010 | 12:10am CEToriginal
Compared to the accommodation card, the voucher can be used once only. This special offer has addressed several thousand clients since March...
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Geely lost interest in Opel plant in Antwerp, to be closed

October 19, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
Opel will now focus on finding subjects interested in buying the factory site for other purposes...
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Lotus finalizes preparations to enter Czech Rep, chose local partner

October 19, 2010 | 04:35am CEToriginal
The carmaker will launch a new model onto the market each year and will enter the segment of four-door coupes and possibly city electric cars...
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AAA Auto’s monthly sales slightly fall in Czech Rep in recent two months, continually grow in Slovakia since January

October 19, 2010 | 03:48am CEToriginal
The company increased sales by 15.2% in Q3, by 2.6% in Q1-3. The company will probably meet its full-year plan...
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Czech Top 100: Revenues of TPCA, Lucas Variety, Denso and Dura Automotive up in 2009

October 19, 2010 | 03:26am CEToriginal
Some companies experienced a slight decline in turnover, some in the tens of per cent. Details of a chart of revenues and exports of manufacturing and sales companies...
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SAIC wants to deepen cooperation with GM by acquisition of its shares

October 19, 2010 | 12:11am CEToriginal
SAIC Motor is considering participation in General Motors’ IPO, which is expected in 2010...
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CCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel more expensive in Czech Rep after long time, prices stagnated in Slovakia

October 18, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
Fuel sold at Czech stations became more expensive by more than 20 hellers. Analysts’ estimate for this week...
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Renault Group significantly exceeding sales plans in Czech Rep in 2010

October 18, 2010 | 03:03am CEToriginal
While at the beginning of the year the carmaker expected a slight decrease, in Q1-3 it recorded double-digit growth. Registrations, sales, product news, estimates...
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Volkswagen’s first step to cut Skoda brand back to be limited equipment of its cars

October 18, 2010 | 02:47am CEToriginal
Some elements will disappear; some will be moved to the optional equipment. At the same time, prices of Skoda cars are going to fall. Features, models, dates...
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Suzuki to recall over 90,000 cars in Japan, action to be possibly spread abroad

October 18, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginal
The reason is a possible defect on the door mirrors, which can be released. The affected models and years of production...
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Dekra proposed surveillance cameras at MOT stations in Czech Rep

October 18, 2010 | 02:29am CEToriginal
They would be connected to the information system of the Ministry of Transport. Dekra’s network currently involves 86% of MOT stations in the Czech Republic, the rest...
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Jaguar Land Rover abandoned plans to close one of Britain-based factories

October 18, 2010 | 12:51am CEToriginal
It is caused by the sales growth, which means the creation of new jobs. Sales in September, the agreed wages increase, the recruitment of staff...
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Ford possibly aiming to reduce stake in Mazda

October 18, 2010 | 12:39am CEToriginal
Of the current 11% Ford plans to cut the share below 3%. Potential candidates, share’s value, term of decisions...
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Volkswagen sales rose by 7.9% in September, by 12.7% in Q1-3

October 18, 2010 | 12:29am CEToriginal
For the full year of 2010 the carmaker expects record sales. In September, Skoda saw record monthly sales. Results of the individual group brands...
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Kia Open Days/Service Days: Venga’s day-rental, favoured winter inspection

October 18, 2010 | 12:16am CEToriginal
The event will again take place in the dealer network for 10 days. When presenting a coupon, the car owner gets a 75% discount for the inspection...
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Car magazine Z1 Auto replaced by new show AutoDrive after a year

October 18, 2010 | 12:09am CEToriginal
This is the second media activity of the company NewsDrive, which has been providing the automobile video server Autotelevize.cz since 2008. Details on the AutoDrive...
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Car sales in EU continues to decline due to scrap bonus, though growing in most countries

October 17, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
However, the major European markets have been forfeiting. Sales declined by 9.6% in September, by 4.3% in Q1-3. Results of Volkswagen and Skoda...
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Citroen supports introduction of new generation C3 by free rentals for one day in Czech Rep

October 17, 2010 | 11:47pm CEToriginal
There are 60 cars available in the dealer network. Over three months, the opportunity to test the new Citroen C3 was utilized by...
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Vosicky (Hyundai): Number of official importers re-export new cars registered in Czech Rep

October 15, 2010 | 04:19am CEToriginal
They seek to meet the business plans, at the same time to sell cars and preferably at a higher price. However, this distorts Czech statistics of registrations. Average re-exports and by individual brands...
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Land Rover not managing to produce some models, waiting period up to six months

October 15, 2010 | 03:46am CEToriginal
Global sales of Land Rover rose by 39% in H1, in Europe by 60%. Sales of the Brno-based dealer House of England in 2010...
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Roman Stoklasa became new fleet manager of Peugeot in Czech Rep

October 15, 2010 | 03:37am CEToriginal
It happened after the appointment of fleet manager Marco Venturini to the possition of sales director. Stoklasa will be responsible for the segment of...
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Skoda Auto to fully localize production in India by 2012

October 14, 2010 | 04:23am CEToriginal
Currently, the carmaker uses 40% of components from the local suppliers. New low-cost sedan A Entry/Felicia will start being produced in 2011…
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EVC Group expands abroad with electric cars Skoda Roomster and Smart Fortwo

October 14, 2010 | 03:54am CEToriginal
In Western Europe, the company also wants to offer conversions of used cars. First foreign markets, funding in the Czech Republic by s Autoleasing...
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Giant factory complex in Brandys nad Labem rent to Continental bought by large real estate investor in auction

October 14, 2010 | 03:33am CEToriginal
The investor paid 20% above the reserve price for the premises and 30% below the estimated market price. Name of the new owner, reserve and the purchase price, recovery of investment...
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