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BMW implemented Czech language in its cars

July 29, 2013 | 01:05am CEToriginal
The Czech language can be found in the iDrive board system menu, including navigation. The affected models, e-shop with additional features BMW ConnectedDrive Store...
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BMW i3 REx: Electric vehicle with extended range to be surcharged by over CZK 100,000 (EUR 4,000)

July 26, 2013 | 02:27am CEToriginal
The exact price, parameters of petrol engine, total range, Czech partners for the supplies of green electricity and the operation of charging stations...
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SkoFIN increased number of concluded contracts by 15.2% in H1, volume of funding by 8%

July 24, 2013 | 11:11pm CEToriginal
However, the car market as well as sales of the Volkswagen Group fell. The results in new and used vehicles, penetration, management comments...
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Reiter: At first, we expect larger demand for BMW i3 in Czech Rep than quota

July 23, 2013 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
Price starting at CZK 900,000, initiation of orders and sales, exclusive dealer’s microsite, supporting products and services, partnership with E.ON Energy Globe Award...
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Skoda Auto to cancel one shift for production of one model in Czech Rep

July 23, 2013 | 04:15am CEToriginal
The affected model and plant, timing, the current daily production...
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U.S. car rental Enterprise to enter Central Europe

July 21, 2013 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
New markets in Europe, license partners in the Czech Republic and Poland, fleet, strengthening the position of Enterprise Holdings (Enterprise, National, Alamo) on the Czech market...
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Tatra hired three consultants who will make development analysis until end of summer

July 21, 2013 | 09:55pm CEToriginal
The team includes former Skoda Auto head Vratislav Kulhanek (Industrial Advisors), Petr Karasek and Petr Hrdlicka. Cooperation with DAF...
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Antitrust Office let Kooperativa buy Global Assistance

July 19, 2013 | 01:23am CEToriginal
VIG has thus acquired a 100% stake in the company, which provides technical assistance for vehicles insured by Kooperativa and CPP...
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Car production decreased by 13.1% in Czech Rep in H1

July 18, 2013 | 06:26am CEToriginal
Skoda Auto has seen a drop of 15.8%, Hyundai Motor of 4.8% and TPCA of 15.9%. Reasons, production of trucks (Tatra, Avia) and buses...
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Skoda Auto company holidays start in its Czech plants

July 17, 2013 | 01:14am CEToriginal
Scope of the shutdown in factories and on individual lines, preparations for the Rapid Spaceback production start...
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Mercedes-Benz increased sales of cars by 23% in Czech Rep in June

July 16, 2013 | 03:33am CEToriginal
Contracts signed in H1, interest in compact models, sold-out quota of the CLA for 2013, orders for new S-Class, registrations...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Rep fell m/m in June

July 15, 2013 | 03:40am CEToriginal
New car prices went down more than the used ones. Prices of service works stagnated, prices of spare parts decreased. Detailed information...
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Skoda won first police contract for Rapid in Europe

July 12, 2013 | 06:33am CEToriginal
Country, size of the fleet, car prices, payment terms, engines, special equipment, use of liftbacks...
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Toyota offers assistance services for free for older cars in Czech Rep and Slovakia

July 11, 2013 | 02:54pm CEToriginal
It is an offer included in the summer service campaign. There is a condition to undergo an inspection once a year. The range of services of Toyota Eurocare...
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Porsche Inter Auto to expand one Audi showroom in Czech Rep

July 11, 2013 | 12:32am CEToriginal
Location, scale of investments, increase in the exhibition space, concept of the showroom...
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Carmakers and dealers in Czech Rep established mediation institute for dispute resolution

July 9, 2013 | 12:59am CEToriginal
Subjects of the agreement, administrative partner, mediator/arbitration commission, ACEA’s recommendations after the end of block exemption...
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Czech Insurers' Bureau made changes in external communication

July 9, 2013 | 12:11am CEToriginal
PR agency was replaced by its own spokesman, who is a former spokesman of a Czech insurance company...
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Sales of new cars in Czech Rep fell by 20.2% in June

July 8, 2013 | 12:57am CEToriginal
The strong decline is caused by floods and a high comparative base. The decline was mitigated by the only low-cost brand – Dacia. The expected increase in July...
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Grammer bought Czech supplier Nectec Automotive from Fehrer

July 4, 2013 | 02:15am CEToriginal
Grammer has thus acquired the fourth plant in the Czech Republic and become stronger in the premium segment. The value of transactions, products, clients including Rolls-Royce, new orders, HR...
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Auto Esa increased sales of used cars by 17.9% in H1

July 4, 2013 | 01:51am CEToriginal
Most popular brands, models, segments and motorization, receiving of a quality certificate from TUV Nord, plans until the end of 2013...
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SDA, AutoSAP and BESIP signed agreement on cooperation in safe operation of vehicles

July 3, 2013 | 11:01pm CEToriginal
Parts of the memorandum, implementation of the National Strategy 2020, development of the number of fatalities in the Czech Republic, quantification of consequences of traffic accidents...
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Porsche extended its offer of 2+1 warranty in new car price in Czech Rep

July 2, 2013 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
The affected models have not changed. Assistance service is part of the extended warranty. At present, the action is valid until...
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Wolfgang Durheimer left post of R&D Head of Audi

July 1, 2013 | 11:35pm CEToriginal
According to Audi, he goes to another position within the Volkswagen Group, but according to the media, he was dismissed. The alleged reasons, his successor…
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Thomas Sedran became new head of Chevrolet and Cadillac in Europe

July 1, 2013 | 11:22pm CEToriginal
He has worked at GM for the Opel brand. He replaces Susan Docherty, who...
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Sales of commercial vehicles in EU returned to decline in May after April’s technical growth

July 1, 2013 | 05:04am CEToriginal
Demand for vans, trucks and buses, results in individual countries...
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