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Thirty-one HEVs and fourteen EVs registered in Czech Rep in September

October 10, 2012 | 04:45am CEToriginal
In Q1-3 2012, there were 251 new HEVs and 44 EVs registered. Another Opel Ampera completed the traditional Japanese and French brands in September...
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Admosphere: Carmakers continue in reduction of sales advertising investments in Czech Rep

October 9, 2012 | 03:50am CEToriginal
In May 2012, the decline in advertising expenses reached 14.9%. The results for the last six months, the situation in August, advertising leader...
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2013 Brno Motor Show: Veletrhy Brno and SDA concluded agreement on unified conditions for carmakers

October 9, 2012 | 03:44am CEToriginal
Lower prices for exhibitors, price advantage when registering by the end of 2012, the current interest of brands, space allocation in the halls, office in Prague...
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Opel to limit production in Eisenach

October 9, 2012 | 03:37am CEToriginal
The plant produces the Corsa, and a new model, the Adam will be manufactured there from the end of 2012. The reasons, change in the shift schedule, Kurzarbeit...
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Sulzbacher opened new Mercedes-Benz and Smart showroom in Ostrava

October 9, 2012 | 03:34am CEToriginal
Location, the size of the showroom, expansion of used car sales, new service license from Maybach, the number of customers...
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Unions at Volkswagen Slovakia declared strike alert

October 9, 2012 | 03:26am CEToriginal
Management of the plant in Bratislava has not yet agreed with the staff on a new collective agreement. Requirements and proposals of both sides...
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Mercedes-Benz won giant contract from U.S. IT company in Czech Rep

October 8, 2012 | 01:53am CEToriginal
The fleet size, model, motorization, the form of service, the replaced brand and model, reasons for success in the tender...
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Auto Activity bought car showroom in Moravia

October 8, 2012 | 01:40am CEToriginal
The company has thus entered the sixth city in the Czech Republic, where it operates Ford and Hyundai dealerships. Location, brand, previous owner...
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Metaldyne started production in second plant in Czech Rep

October 8, 2012 | 01:33am CEToriginal
The initial investment in Zbysov, HR, production growth, shifting production from Germany and from the Oslavany plant, technologies, products and customers in the Czech Republic and Germany...
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Hyundai to offer cars with CNG drive in Czech Rep

October 8, 2012 | 01:25am CEToriginal
The date, partner for conversions, the first models, the i10 i-blue CNG concept, the current LPG models offer...
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Info Nova to hold workshop on Helios Green Automobily in Prague in late October

October 8, 2012 | 01:06am CEToriginal
It is designed for current and potential clients. Time and location, the details of the information system, references...
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Penta Investments launched acquisitions in Germany, to dominate Gehring Technologies

October 5, 2012 | 05:55am CEToriginal
It is a global leader in the manufacture of honing machines used for the downsizing of engines. Purchased share and price, company’s profile, sales in 2012, customers...
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2013 Brno Motor Show: Shift from June to April, cheaper for exhibitors, rich accompanying program

October 5, 2012 | 05:43am CEToriginal
The change of dates and leaving OICA was decided by members of SDA and SAP. Reasons for the changes, a new term, nomenclature...
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Sales of new cars in Czech Rep fell by 3.9% in September, LCV sales by 15.6%

October 5, 2012 | 05:30am CEToriginal
The decline was tempered by Hyundai, Renault and Citroen brands. Registrations of trucks and buses increased. Results of brands, the outlook of SDA and PwC...
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Roman Bujna returned to Slovakia, became head of Porsche Slovakia

October 5, 2012 | 05:17am CEToriginal
He moved within Porsche Holding Salzburg from Ukraine. His predecessor Franz Fruhwirth left to...
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CTP Invest to build second industrial zone near carmaker in Czech Rep

October 4, 2012 | 03:02am CEToriginal
Regarding the tenants, it also intends to address automotive suppliers, including the existing clients of CTP. Location, area, investment, schedule...
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Toyota cancelled dealer contract with one partner in Slovakia

October 4, 2012 | 02:44am CEToriginal
The concerned dealer in Bratislava, its history and other activities, the showroom location, dealer situation in the city...
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Hyundai expanded brand insurance in Czech Rep with insurance against job loss

October 3, 2012 | 03:18am CEToriginal
If the owner of a new Hyundai car loses employment within 1 year, the importer will buy his/her car back at full price. Conditions, affected models...
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Autocentrum-Rozkos opened Volvo dealership in Jihlava

October 3, 2012 | 03:04am CEToriginal
The company thus expanded its portfolio with a second brand. The current number of customers, the current Volvo sales and service network in the Czech Republic...
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Skoda Auto continues to expand outside its plant in Mlada Boleslav

October 2, 2012 | 03:36am CEToriginal
The carmaker has leased two buildings in an industrial park, being currently built. Location, developer and other halls for rent, optimizing logistics of Skoda Auto...
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Martin Saitz remains in Central Europe, joined Hyundai Motor

October 2, 2012 | 03:15am CEToriginal
The former head of BMW Group in the Czech Republic subsequently worked in regional headquarters of the carmaker. The new position, country, competences, predecessor...
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Auto-Exner stopped selling exclusive cars

October 1, 2012 | 04:34am CEToriginal
Buyer of the showroom in Prague, free dealer licenses, renewal of sales of Skoda cars, demand for Hyundai cars in H1, changes at independent dealers in Prague...
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Skoda Auto expands global stock of parts and accessories in Czech Rep

September 26, 2012 | 06:03am CEToriginal
Skoda Parts Center is one of three European central warehouses of the Volkswagen Group. The amount of investment, the expected growth of product range...
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Ostrava Municipal Police purchased two Hyundai ix20 cars running on CNG

September 26, 2012 | 02:13am CEToriginal
It is a one-off project of regional companies. Technology supplier, manufacturer of steel cylinders, car dealer...
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Lang: Porsche Inter Auto considering extention with other Volkswagen Group brands in Czech Rep

September 24, 2012 | 06:16am CEToriginal
Regional expansion, new Bentley dealership in Prague, sales in 2012, cooperation with the endowment fund Kapka nadeje...
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