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Peugeot divided marketing department in Czech Rep, appointed product and communications directors

March 4, 2013 | 03:17am CEToriginal
Profile of Peugeot Czech Republic after the creation of PSA’s Central European headquarters, promotion of two managers, a new job of David Gendry…
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Skoda Auto launched Rapid production in China and Ukraine

March 4, 2013 | 03:11am CEToriginal
While in China it is local production at Volkswagen’s plant, there is assembly at a partner under way in Solomonovo. Sales on the Ukrainian market...
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2013 Brno Motor Show: Skoda, Ford and Hyundai to attend, others considering it or let their dealers decide

March 1, 2013 | 12:09am CEToriginal
Carmakers/importers considering their participation, non-participants, negotiations with local vendors, expected attendance by BVV, accompanying program...
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Suzuki started to offer branded car insurance in Czech Rep, Uniqa became partner

February 28, 2013 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
For Uniqa it is the third branded insurance co-operation after Mercedes-Benz Car Insurance and Hyundai Insurance. Scope of package coverage, a substitute car for free...
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Volkswagen to change production management system, implementation to be performed by Capgemini

February 28, 2013 | 12:40am CEToriginal
Czech team in Mlada Boleslav, implementation in the Volkswagen Group factories of VW, Audi and Skoda in Germany and Central Europe, other clients...
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Hedrich: We aim to sell 90% of Lexus and 10% of Toyota HEVs in Czech Rep prospectively

February 28, 2013 | 12:25am CEToriginal
Sales in 2012, customer response to the hybrid revolution, orders and plans, new models, the Toyota Insurance Komplet with a 2.55% rate...
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Admosphere: Advertising investments in car sales in Czech Rep decreased by 5.7% in 2012

February 28, 2013 | 12:17am CEToriginal
Expenditure on advertising for new cars, vans, trucks, buses, caravans and used vehicles; the Top 5 buyers...
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Brano developed pop-up bonnet hinge, offering it to carmakers

February 28, 2013 | 12:11am CEToriginal
After its premiere in the Citroen C6, the pop-up bonnet has established itself in the premium segment and is now getting into Skoda and Hyundai cars...
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Vosicky (Hyundai): Czech car market to fall by about 5% in 2013

February 27, 2013 | 12:56am CEToriginal
Hyundai's growth, strengthening of fleet sales, demand for LPG, expansion of drives with CNG, the effort to succeed in government procurement...
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AGC Automotive to expand automotive glass production in Czech Rep

February 26, 2013 | 12:40am CEToriginal
Location, new lines, change in technology, production capacity, HR, timing, increasing demand not only from Czech carmakers, clients...
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Minovsky: Honda wants to return 2% share of automotive market in Czech Rep

February 26, 2013 | 12:26am CEToriginal
Influence of natural disasters, growth in 2012, the new Civic and CR-V, growth of the SUV segment, service history since 1999, prepared 5-year warranty...
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LeasePlan separated development activities from commercial department in Czech Rep, put Milan Ptacnik to head

February 26, 2013 | 12:19am CEToriginal
Vladan Jesensky has become the new sales head of Lease Plan Czech Republic, coming from company...
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VW Golf VII to be bestseller again, as indicated by orders in Europe and Czech Rep

February 26, 2013 | 12:12am CEToriginal
Technologies, new prices, extended warranty, engine with cylinder deactivation, navigation that cannot be stolen, derivatives in 2013-2014, production in three countries...
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Helicar expanded fleet of trucks with first Euro 6 vehicles

February 26, 2013 | 12:02am CEToriginal
The brand and model, number of vehicles, references, new client Iveco, expansion into Asia...
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Upcoming Skoda MPV and SUV might be based on Volkswagen models

February 25, 2013 | 12:27am CEToriginal
Models on the MQB platform in 2014, 2015 and 2016 – Fabia III/Rapid Hatchback, Roomster II/C-MPV, Skoda D-SUV/VW CrossBlue Concept, Superb III...
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Malecha: Mini wants to further grow in Czech Rep in 2013

February 25, 2013 | 12:17am CEToriginal
Record year 2012, new Paceman (price, equipment), Mini Hatch III with five doors, extension of the event 'Mini graduates', Cool packets for free, new service point...
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Opel to start selling Adam in Czech Rep and Slovakia during 'Opel 24 Hours' event

February 24, 2013 | 11:54pm CEToriginal
The date, roof racks and assistance service for free, the competition for the best-selling model for the weekend, Adam from CZK 249,900, equipment and engines...
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Brano prepares joint venture in Russia

February 22, 2013 | 12:06am CEToriginal
The planned expansion in China, the start of production in South Africa, new orders from Lear, Benteler, Faurecia, Magna and carmakers, global projects, 2012 results and plan for 2013...
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Volvo Trucks created post of Commercial Director in Czech Rep

February 21, 2013 | 11:46pm CEToriginal
So far, sales representatives have fallen directly under the General Manager. Vladimir Sklar has been appointed to the new post, previously...
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Mercedes-Benz recorded second strongest January in history in Czech Rep in 2013

February 21, 2013 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
Dealers concluded over 300 contracts on new passenger cars, mostly to production. A range of compact models will be expanded with the CLA a GLC/GLA…
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HE3DA develops 3D battery, looking for partner for development and production

February 21, 2013 | 12:55am CEToriginal
Application in electric vehicles or energy, nanotechnology expert Jan Prochazka, the shift from 2D to 3D li-ion batteries, advantages and disadvantages...
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Skoda Auto expects steady sales in Czech Rep in 2013

February 21, 2013 | 12:42am CEToriginal
The result in 2012, market share, interest in various models, plan for the year 2013...
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KOH-I-NOOR Ponas won new contract from Continental

February 21, 2013 | 12:33am CEToriginal
Czech company will ensure its implementation abroad. This will expand the cooperation between the two firms. Location, acquisition of the LPG leader Vitogaz/Kralupol...
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Nissan opened new dealership in Olomouc

February 21, 2013 | 12:14am CEToriginal
A partner who has gained another brand, location of the showroom, former dealership in the city, Nissan’s dealer plan in the Czech Republic for 2013...
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Single day: Mitsubishi prepared one-day event in Czech Rep with discounts up to CZK 250,000

February 21, 2013 | 12:07am CEToriginal
The event is a week prior to the traditional campaign of Opel 24 hours with similar parameters. Dates, differences, microsites...
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