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Lubos Vlcek to return to Europe and become head of Skoda brand in Czech Rep

December 10, 2013 | 12:42am CEToriginal
The position of director of Skoda Auto Czech Republic has so far been held by Petr Pecenka, or Jaroslav Hercog. Vlcek’s current job…
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David Liska to leave Czech Rep for Ukraine within Porsche Holding Salzburg

December 10, 2013 | 12:01am CEToriginal
This caused the rotation of managers at Porsche Inter Auto CZ. Michael Antosch will move to Smichov, however, he will oversee other two branches...
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Henkel to expand regional distribution warehouse in Czech Rep, not only for industrial adhesives

December 9, 2013 | 11:50pm CEToriginal
The adhesives are also used in the automotive industry. Location, investment, expansion of cooperation with DHL and CTP, countries, logistic details...
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CSU: Car prices were flat m/m in Czech Rep in November 2013

December 9, 2013 | 11:32pm CEToriginal
While the prices of new cars were going up, used cars became cheaper. Prices of service works stagnated, spare parts became more expensive. Detailed information, y/y development...
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DHL won contract from Johnson Controls in Czech Rep

December 9, 2013 | 02:22am CEToriginal
Therefore, it will build a new warehouse for this automotive supplier. Location, size, developer, timing...
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Skoda Auto to decide soon on new management team of distribution organization for Czech Rep

December 9, 2013 | 02:08am CEToriginal
The timing, the interim director of Skoda Auto Czech Republic and interim Head of Sales...
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Martin Jahn to lead Czech Automotive Industry Association for next two years

December 9, 2013 | 01:56am CEToriginal
Top managers of companies Brano, Hella and Skoda Auto were confirmed as Vice Presidents of AutoSAP. The General Meeting also established a review group...
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ACEA appointed new president, perhaps only for few months

December 8, 2013 | 10:59pm CEToriginal
CEO of Fiat and Chrysler will be replaced by PSA Peugeot Citroen CEO, who will prospectively leave the office. Timing and next step of ACEA...
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AAA Auto sales went up by 13.8 % in November

December 8, 2013 | 10:49pm CEToriginal
The results for 11 months, sales in individual markets, reduction of car prices before the end of the year, the fall in prices of used cars in 2013...
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Advics to build plant in Czech Rep, first in Europe

December 5, 2013 | 10:56pm CEToriginal
This joint venture of four Japanese companies established a development and sales office in Germany in 2011. Location, investment amount, timing, products, HR...
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Go Further: Ford to launch 25 new models in Europe by 2018

December 5, 2013 | 10:49pm CEToriginal
Concepts and upcoming models (Mustang, Ka, Edge), focus on SUVs and turbocharged EcoBoost engines, new technologies, end of production in Poland...
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Volvo changed dealer in one city in Czech Rep

December 5, 2013 | 10:32pm CEToriginal
Location, reasons, the original and the new dealer and repairer of Volvo cars...
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Porsche Holding Salzburg allegedly plans further personnel changes in Czech Rep

December 5, 2013 | 12:52am CEToriginal
These should apply to the position responsible for multiple brands. The subsidiary company, manager and his career, timing, successor...
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New car sales increased by 3.5% in Czech Rep in November

December 5, 2013 | 12:45am CEToriginal
The growth was driven by Peugeot, Skoda, Hyundai, Dacia, Audi, Opel and Mazda. The growth in demand for trucks and buses continues. Results of brands...
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Ford began offering 5-year warranty on some models in Czech Rep

December 5, 2013 | 12:37am CEToriginal
The affected models, kilometre limits, validity of the offer, the launch of a large Transit...
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SDA: Czech car fleet could significantly grow young again within few years

December 4, 2013 | 02:56am CEToriginal
The new legislation on cars in half-transfer and forthcoming incentive programme for replacement and disposal of old vehicles would contribute to this...
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Snoeks Automotive started production at new plant in Czech Rep

December 4, 2013 | 02:47am CEToriginal
The company has leased it from developer CTP Invest. The location and size of the plant, the amount of investment, HR, products...
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Volkswagen to enter new segments, including Skoda brand

December 3, 2013 | 02:25am CEToriginal
Portfolio of the Skoda brand might grow to 10 model series by 2018. Upcoming models, including EVs...
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Porsche Inter Auto plans to buy one dealer in Czech Rep

December 3, 2013 | 02:08am CEToriginal
The company would thus enter the seventh city in the country. Location, dealer and its business results, details of the transaction...
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Former long-time top manager of TPCA to join Skoda Auto

December 3, 2013 | 01:38am CEToriginal
He will assume the leadership of a Czech plant. Until now, he has worked at one component supplier for Skoda Auto. Rotation, details...
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Ewals Cargo Care replaced DAF with Renault Trucks brand in Czech Rep

December 3, 2013 | 01:31am CEToriginal
The change relates to the integration of Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks dealer networks. A new order, service contracts, fleet management through subsidiaries...
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Opel introduces electronic service books in Europe

December 2, 2013 | 12:19am CEToriginal
They are part of the online service application MyOpelService. The program has already been launched in Western and Central Europe, including the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
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Mazda found new partner for branded financing in Czech Rep and Slovakia – UniCredit Leasing

December 2, 2013 | 12:08am CEToriginal
The current partner, customer (Mazda Finance) as well as dealer financing, expanded cooperation between the both companies in CEE...
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CEZ extended EV test fleet with Nissan Leaf cars

December 1, 2013 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
The number of vehicles, the form of an acquisition, negotiations on broader cooperation, fast charging stations within the Leaf dealerships...
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Green Car of 2014 in Czech Rep: 14 electric, hybrid and gas cars to compete for title

November 28, 2013 | 06:56pm CEToriginal
Audi, BMW, Dacia, Hyundai, Lexus, Mercedes, Nissan, Opel, Porsche, Range Rover, Seat and Toyota models are nominated...
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