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KBC Autolease left Poland, selling its branch to Business Lease

July 11, 2012 | 06:40am CEToriginal
Business Lease will thus stregthen on the Polish market, where it has been operating since 2001. Contract portfolio doubling thanks to the acquisition of KBC Autolease Polska...
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Toyota changed segmentation of Extracare extended warranty in Czech Rep and Slovakia

July 11, 2012 | 06:31am CEToriginal
At the same time the company began offering it for cars imported from abroad. A price reduction for smaller models, 17% discount when buying a new car, the partner, assistance service included...
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Auto Palace opened second Ford showroom in Czech Rep

July 11, 2012 | 06:23am CEToriginal
This happened after 11 years since establishing the Ford dealership in Sporilov, Prague 4. Location of the newly built showroom...
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32 HEVs and eight EVs registered in Czech Rep in June

July 11, 2012 | 06:17am CEToriginal
There were 155 HEVs and 21 EVs registered over H1 2012. In June, first Citroen hybrids were added...
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Daniela Hinojosa became new HR Manager for Central Europe at Arval

July 11, 2012 | 05:49am CEToriginal
Her responsibilities will include the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland. She replaces Petra Kaufmanova, who...
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Toyota Boshoku continues to expand in Europe, to build plant in Czech Rep

July 10, 2012 | 02:00am CEToriginal
This will happen a year after the company bought the interior components division from Polytec. Location, investment, HR, plant manager, customers...
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Defend Group expands in insurance, to introduce extended warranties for cars

July 10, 2012 | 01:30am CEToriginal
Details of upcoming products, introduction to the market in Central Europe, likely partner and his experience...
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Bernard Chretien to leave Renault Czech Republic after six years

July 10, 2012 | 01:09am CEToriginal
Eric Bassett becomes the new head of the Czech branch of Renault. Chretien’s new job, the previous post of Bassett, timing...
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BMW tightly won tender for free replacement of fleet of Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs

July 10, 2012 | 01:04am CEToriginal
The second participant Skoda Auto offered only one car less. The existing fleet, demand and bids, contract details...
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Tukas Group moves sale of two brands in Prague

July 10, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginal
The company is a dealer of five brands and an authorized service partner of three brands with five facilities in Prague 10. Locations, brands, reasons for moving...
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CEZ considers changing e-mobility strategy in Czech Rep

July 10, 2012 | 12:47am CEToriginal
The company wants to create a uniform network of fast charging stations across the country. Details of the project, locations, construction of chargers in 2012...
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Production of Skoda Fabia not to last in Czech Rep in summer longer than company holidays

July 10, 2012 | 12:41am CEToriginal
The term of company holidays, shutdown of production of the Fabia in Mlada Boleslav, the reasons...
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GM moves European logistics to PSA Peugeot Citroen

July 10, 2012 | 12:24am CEToriginal
The agreement covers the supply of parts, cars and spare parts for Opel, Chevrolet and Cadillac brands. About 200 logistics companies will replace Gefco...
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Skoda Rapid Spaceback: Rapid to get another body version

July 9, 2012 | 01:46am CEToriginal
Liftback should be followed by the five-door hatchback. Launching on the market, the presumable marking, non-traditional rear door opening, the production plan for 2012...
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Toyota wants to open second dealership in Brno, now looking for partner

July 9, 2012 | 01:36am CEToriginal
The carmaker is looking for a dealer with existing premises, which would include the Toyota brand to its portfolio. Preferred locations...
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Sales of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 12.3% in June, LCV sales dropped by 5.7%

July 9, 2012 | 01:27am CEToriginal
The growth was driven by Hyundai, Skoda, Kia, Toyota and BMW. Registrations of trucks fell by 6.3%. The potential effect of the central register failure…
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Volkswagen to acquire 100% stake in Porsche AG

July 9, 2012 | 01:09am CEToriginal
Piech and Porsche families will therefore integrate the Porsche sports car manufacturer to the Volkswagen Group in another way. Details of the transaction...
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Volkswagen to build new body shop for EUR 600 million in Slovakia

July 3, 2012 | 09:14pm CEToriginal
The new hall will be connected to a pressing shop, which is now being built. Body shop size, utilization, production start-up, HR...
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Martin Peleska returned to Czech Rep after three years for his old-new position

July 3, 2012 | 05:11am CEToriginal
Within the carmaker Toyota Motor he moved from the European headquarters to the representation for the Czech Republic and Slovakia. He thus follows Marc Hedrich...
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Arval to allow clients in Czech Rep to test Opel Ampera for free

July 3, 2012 | 05:09am CEToriginal
At the same time, this electric vehicle with range extender (EREV) will be used for company needs. The objective of this activity...
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Import Volkswagen Group to be renamed to Porsche Ceska republika

July 1, 2012 | 11:51pm CEToriginal
The name change is related to a change of the importer of VW, Audi and Seat brands in the Czech Republic. Two variants of renaming, the title in Czech, the influence on the general public...
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Car of the Year 2013 in Czech Rep: Steering committee chose agency

July 1, 2012 | 10:26pm CEToriginal
Three agencies with experience in the automotive sector were addressed. The selected agency, time schedule...
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BMW and Toyota agreed to strengthen cooperation

July 1, 2012 | 10:16pm CEToriginal
Apart from batteries for EVs and diesel engines they added fuel cells, electric drive, the development of a sports model and the development of ultra-light technologies...
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Vosicky (Hyundai): Statistics of car registrations in Czech Rep being also distorted by fraudulent handling with certificates of conformity

June 29, 2012 | 12:01am CEToriginal
Estimated volume, increase of share of re-exports by 2 percentage points in 2012, the 'real' Czech car market...
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Kisz (Fiat Group): We want to double market share in Czech Rep by 2014

June 28, 2012 | 06:37am CEToriginal
Results in 2011, plans for 2012, new models Panda III and 500L, continued production of Panda II, dealer situation in Central Europe...
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