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CSOB Leasing moved up to second place in 2012, being first in corporate finance

February 20, 2013 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
Business results in individual commodities including cars, financing of large investments in CSOB Group...
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Reiter: BMW to sell i3 electric car only in two CEE countries, including Czech Rep

February 20, 2013 | 02:03am CEToriginal
Record year 2012, the leading brand in the premium segment as well as on Facebook, new models in 2013, active reception for servicing...
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Anvis wants to expand its plant in Czech Rep, only one in Central Europe

February 20, 2013 | 01:51am CEToriginal
Location, scale of investment, two stages, new presses, timing, HR, products and clients, new orders including GM D2 platform...
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DHL to collect components from dozens of Porsche suppliers in Czech Rep and Slovakia

February 20, 2013 | 01:43am CEToriginal
Sorting in a cross-dock in Mlada Boleslav, contract length, traffic volume, components for production and aftersales, other clients of DHL...
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Skoda Octavia Combi III to offer 4x4 drive from beginning

February 20, 2013 | 01:32am CEToriginal
Increase in sizes and trunk, CNG instead of LPG, Haldex 5, adaptive chassis, a space in the trunk on the roof rack...
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Wustenrot recorded growth in demand for liability insurance in Czech Rep in 2012

February 20, 2013 | 01:22am CEToriginal
An increase in the portfolio of contracts, a microsite for online sales, Opel Insurance, autumn campaign, a continuing 30% bonus for drivers with 2 years without accidents...
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Auto Pokorny opened Hyundai dealership in Brno

February 19, 2013 | 12:42am CEToriginal
The company has thus extended its portfolio with a third brand. Location, size of the showroom, website, the second Hyundai Exclusive Partner in the Czech Republic...
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Skoda GreenFuture: Green goals for production, products and dealerships by 2018

February 19, 2013 | 12:36am CEToriginal
Reducing the consumption of energy, water and CO2/VOC emissions, the GreenOffice team, models below 100 g CO2/km, a new Schuler PXL press in Mlada Boleslav...
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Renault wants to attack fleet customers in Czech Rep with Fluence sedan

February 19, 2013 | 12:20am CEToriginal
Prices after facelift, higher level of equipment at a lower price, R-Link Store, Garance+ Profi service contracts, plans for 2013...
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Basset (Renault): Czech car market to fall in 2013 similarly as in 2012

February 18, 2013 | 02:35am CEToriginal
Market development in 2012, the growth of re-exports, optimistic and pessimistic outlook for 2013...
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Isolit-Bravo to invest in its plant in Czech Rep in 2013

February 18, 2013 | 02:13am CEToriginal
New tool shops, new technologies, the amount of investment in Jablonne nad Orlici, HR, customers (carmakers, Tier 1 suppliers)...
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Anthony Denny to withdraw shares of AAA Auto from stock exchange

February 15, 2013 | 02:00am CEToriginal
Denny has recently suspended the process of selling his stake; however, the company is reportedly still for sale. Plan to increase the value of the company five times...
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Skoda Auto plans sales growth in 2013, perhaps surpassing 1 million

February 15, 2013 | 01:52am CEToriginal
The reason is the expected double-digit growth in production of the best-selling model of the Octavia. Sales plans and expectations...
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Benet Automotive wants to produce cars

February 14, 2013 | 02:21am CEToriginal
Oher Czech automaker, timing, considered segments, production volume, first concept cars of BT Etape a BT Cross Coupe, development in own R&D centre...
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Skoda Auto expected sales decline in H1, recovery should come in H2

February 14, 2013 | 02:08am CEToriginal
The reason is that a number of key models will undergo generational replacement or facelift. A slump in January by 7.8%, eight new products in 2013...
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Volkswagen considers producing Skoda commercial vehicles

February 13, 2013 | 03:02am CEToriginal
For the Czech carmaker it would mean further strengthening in fleet sales. Possible group synergies, fleet program...
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Benet Automotive to build new R&D centre in Czech Rep

February 13, 2013 | 02:51am CEToriginal
Location, details of investment, HR, results in 2012, Benet Group new companies, clients, new orders from Skoda Auto and Audi...
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Neuman: Citroen wants to increase its market share to 4% in Czech Rep in 2013

February 13, 2013 | 02:45am CEToriginal
Results in January, the best month during the recession, success factors, a new dealer in Bohemia and modernization of the dealership in Moravia...
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KYB to build its second plant in Czech Rep in different location

February 13, 2013 | 02:35am CEToriginal
In addition, it will be a JV with a Japanese partner. Location and parameters of the plant, construction in two phases, the amount of investment, HR, customers...
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Novak: Seat wants to increase sales by 40% in Czech Rep in 2013, Leon and Toledo to be workhorses of growth

February 13, 2013 | 02:29am CEToriginal
Record January, orders and sales plans, full LED headlights in the segment for the first time, Leon CNG, extended warranty, an effort to reduce the price of Toledo...
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Skoda Auto introduced new logistics concept with external interim storage facility in Czech Rep

February 12, 2013 | 01:15am CEToriginal
Logistics and IT partner, affected plants and models, suppliers and their components, the timing of implementation...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Rep stagnated m/m in January

February 12, 2013 | 01:00am CEToriginal
While new cars became significantly cheaper, used cars became more expensive. Prices of servicing and spare parts also went up significantly. Detailed data...
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Volkswagen set up loyalty program for maintenance of cars and vans in Czech Rep

February 12, 2013 | 12:51am CEToriginal
Savings on services, parts and accessories through discount coupons, validity for both consumers and sole traders, the inspiration from Skoda...
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Kia launched another purely local campaign in Czech Rep

February 11, 2013 | 01:58am CEToriginal
Author of the advertising campaign, affected models, connection to the previous rhymed campaign, the lack of outdoor...
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Lula: Suzuki wants to maintain market share of 1.4% in Czech Rep in coming years

February 7, 2013 | 11:24pm CEToriginal
Results in 2012, the prepared S-Cross model, cooperation with winter resorts, expanding dealer network, service program for older cars...
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