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Skoda Auto launched production of Superb III test cars

July 22, 2014 | 12:20am CEToriginal
The size of the test series, the start of series production, the first Skoda model with adaptive shock absorbers...
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PSA Peugeot Citroen to expand activities in Nigeria, starting assembly and sale of other models there

July 21, 2014 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
Factory location, models affected, timing, dealer network, the government's strategy for the development of the automotive industry, Nissan's production in the country...
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Giant tender for hundreds of vehicles launched in Czech Rep

July 20, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
Submitter and its fleet size, renewal of part of the fleet, acquisition form, consulting partner and its clients...
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VAM System developed non-invasive BMW automatic transmission lock

July 17, 2014 | 02:33am CEToriginal
Distribution and sale of VAM Security in Europe, including the Czech Republic, specifications, price, possibility of printing the company's logo, the security development for other brands and models...
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Mercedes-Benz expands network of AMG specialized dealerships

July 17, 2014 | 02:25am CEToriginal
The first AMG Performance Center in the Czech Republic was added to these. Location, standards, sales of AMG cars on the Czech market, the former showroom of Auto Charouz...
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Audi offers stock cars at discount of CZK 30,000 in Czech Rep

July 17, 2014 | 01:49am CEToriginal
When using funding from SkoFIN or Audi Bonus packets, it is possible to receive even a greater price advantage. Details, prices, campaign, microsite...
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The Rise of Surprise: Kia introduced new sonic branding

July 15, 2014 | 11:46pm CEToriginal
Application in cars (comfort and safety features) and contact points (TV and online advertising, websites, hotlines), four versions by models...
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Car and parts makers in Morocco demand subcontracts for EUR 175 million

July 14, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
Requested products and services, value of orders, profile of the Moroccan automotive industry (HR, production, export, sale), outlook of Oxford Business Group...
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1Mini Rental: Automycka Express launched operations of Mini car rental in Czech Rep

July 14, 2014 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
The location, partner-dealer, the length of lease, models, prices, competitive car rental Mini Point, corporate clients of Automycka Express...
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UniCredit made changes in external communication in Central Europe

July 14, 2014 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
They are related to the merger of banking and leasing activities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The new spokesman of UniCredit Leasing CZ...
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Pneu & Business 2014: Conference on trade in tires to be held in Czech Rep

July 14, 2014 | 11:20pm CEToriginal
The organizer, date, place, 15 presentations, speakers, partners, registration fee...
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Spanish automotive supplier wants to invest in Czech Rep

July 13, 2014 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
The considered location, demanded land size for the plant, timing...
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BNP Paribas carried out rotation in Personal Finance Division in Central Europe

July 13, 2014 | 11:43pm CEToriginal
Co-founder of the Czech subsidiary of Cetelem, Vaclav Horak has been promoted to the regional headquarters after 18 years. The new head of Cetelem in the Czech Republic became...
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Business Lease strengthens in branded car financing

July 10, 2014 | 11:27pm CEToriginal
The country, the fourth partner brand, current fleet size in five European countries, a new unified web...
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ArvalRental: Arval began offering customers direct short-term lease of cars and vans in Czech Rep

July 9, 2014 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
The company continues working with car rentals. Uniform price list, end of re-invoicing, models and prices, surcharges...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Rep decreased m/m in June 2014

July 9, 2014 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
While new cars and motorcycles became more expensive, used cars became cheaper. Prices of servicing and spare parts increased. Detailed information, y/y development...
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Bosch to cut 400 jobs in one plant in Europe

July 9, 2014 | 05:56am CEToriginal
Location of the factory with R&D centre, products for cars, reasons, timing, negotiations with unions...
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New Seat dealership opened in Czech Rep

July 9, 2014 | 05:43am CEToriginal
One former dealer of another brand opened a Seat showroom in one district town. The company, location, partner...
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LeasePlan: E-shop generates one order for lease of small fleet in Czech Rep every day

July 9, 2014 | 05:20am CEToriginal
Comparison of LeasePlan Go operating lease with other forms of fleet operations, two stages of the campaign in 2014, a competition, clients...
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CEE Automotive Forum 2014: Informa holds conference in Czech Rep on automotive industry in CEE

July 9, 2014 | 05:04am CEToriginal
Speakers from ACEA, Ford, CzechInvest, TPCA, Tatra, Suzuki, Qoros, Great Wall, Porsche Engineering, ZF, Bosch, Plastic Omnium or Grammer...
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Mitsubishi expanded its dealer network in Czech Rep with new partner

July 8, 2014 | 02:46am CEToriginal
The Japanese brand will thus strengthen in one city and enter another one. Dealer, locations and history of the new Mitsubishi showrooms...
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Hyundai: Czech car market fell by 13.7% y/y in H1

July 8, 2014 | 02:25am CEToriginal
However, according to statistics of registrations, it increased. Results of the Hyundai brand, the most desirable models...
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SDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep up by 25.5% in June 2014

July 7, 2014 | 03:48am CEToriginal
Growth was driven by the Skoda, Volkswagen, Ford, Seat, Opel, Dacia, Renault, BMW and Kia brands. Reasons, growth in the segment of vans, a decline in trucks...
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Kia Motors made major dealer changes in one region in Czech Rep

July 6, 2014 | 11:28pm CEToriginal
Closing two dealerships, opening new showrooms of two new partners, moving another dealership, releasing one showroom...
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PSA Peugeot Citroen changed Vice President at Czech plant within rotation

July 6, 2014 | 11:10pm CEToriginal
Patrice Le Guyader went to France, having been replaced in the Czech Republic by Javier Varela. The new position of Guyader...
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