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Suzuki launched Czech profile on Facebook

May 25, 2012 | 02:41am CEToriginal
It happened three years after the global profile creation. Addresses, numbers of supporters, the competition...
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Fourth plant to help increase production of Grupo Antolin in Czech Rep

May 23, 2012 | 10:32pm CEToriginal
The company is gradually starting production in Liberec. Moving of production, new hall and lines, growth by 2014, existing and new contracts...
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Karolina Topolova got new competencies at AAA Auto

May 23, 2012 | 10:16pm CEToriginal
From the position of Deputy CEO she will be the second most senior manager in the company. Details...
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Auto Palace increased sales plans in Czech Rep, demand for new cars exceeded expectations

May 23, 2012 | 04:30am CEToriginal
The reason could be two new brands in the portfolio. Results in Q1, the plan for the year 2012, approaching Porsche Inter Auto CZ...
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Nissan to produce new commercial vehicle for Europe in Spain

May 23, 2012 | 04:21am CEToriginal
Therefore, it will strengthen the country as a major production point for Nissan commercial vehicles. Location, details of the model, investment of the carmaker and suppliers, timing…
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Volkswagen: Great demand for new Beetle in Czech Rep, the quota for 2012 is sold out

May 23, 2012 | 03:52am CEToriginal
The current number of orders, sales plan, delivery times, production in Mexico, engines and prices, forthcoming BlueMotion version...
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TI Automotive acquired order from Renault in Europe

May 22, 2012 | 03:27am CEToriginal
It applies to several Renault and Smart models. Delivered components, production volume, the plants involved, timing...
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Reiter (BMW Group): Premium segment in Czech Rep to rise by 10% in 2012

May 21, 2012 | 04:22am CEToriginal
BMW wants to keep its leading position in sales. Interest in the individual models, the growth in demand for power X-Drive, product news...
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Hyundai to move part of i10 production to Europe

May 21, 2012 | 04:17am CEToriginal
Therefore, there will be production of all high-volume models from the i10 to ix35 in Europe. Location, the carmaker’s and suppliers’ related investments...
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Toyota expands own dealer network in Czech Rep

May 21, 2012 | 01:20am CEToriginal
A subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho continues to expand outside of Prague, when it opened its fifth Toyota showroom near the TPCA factory. Location, characteristics and history of the showroom...
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Smith Electric Vehicles created sales office for Europe, Marcus Pauels became head

May 18, 2012 | 03:54am CEToriginal
Locality, continued cooperation with the Czech plant of Ashok Leyland, current and potential customers globally and in the Czech Republic, sales, Ford and Avia EVs...
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Europ Assistance started offering assistance service for motorbikes directly to motorcyclists in Czech Rep

May 18, 2012 | 03:41am CEToriginal
MotoCare is a follow-up of the insurance AutoCare. Experience with branded programs, interest in MotoCare and AutoCare, AutoCare’s entry to Slovakia...
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Gebauer & Griller expands in CEE, to build factory in Moldova and expand plant in Czech Rep

May 17, 2012 | 05:57am CEToriginal
Both investments are related to cable harnesses for cars. Details of investments, products, customers...
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TI Automotive to build third plant in Czech Rep

May 15, 2012 | 10:47pm CEToriginal
It will be added to existing factories in Jablonec nad Nisou and Mlada Boleslav. Location, size of the manufacturing hall, products, customers...
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Renault began offering alternative range of spare parts Motrio also for Dacia cars

May 15, 2012 | 10:42pm CEToriginal
Motrio was originally designed for older Renault cars though. Cheaper maintenance, the new Dacia Lodgy MPV, an extended warranty for up to 6 years...
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Opel to produce Citroen C5 successor

May 15, 2012 | 10:39pm CEToriginal
The Rennes plant will reportedly get alternative production and investments of EUR 40 million. Sharing of GM and PSA platforms, the threat of closure of the Rennes plant…
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Bosch to build second plant in Romania

May 15, 2012 | 01:55am CEToriginal
It is a further expansion in the production of automotive components in the country. Location, investment, the plant size, products, HR, timing...
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Volkswagen sold distribution of imported brands in Czech Rep for more than CZK 1 billion

May 15, 2012 | 01:39am CEToriginal
The agreement with Porsche Holding Salzburg regarding activities in Poland; revenues in 2011 and the precise value of Import Volkswagen Group...
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Nissan holds open days in Czech Rep at end of this week

May 15, 2012 | 01:14am CEToriginal
The brand offers a bonus of up to CZK 250,000 to the first 250 customers. The event is supported by a campaign in the media. Prices of selected models...
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Automotive Components Europe (ACE) to expand in Europe

May 14, 2012 | 03:36am CEToriginal
Strategic plan until 2015 envisages acquisitions of companies, introducing new technologies and investing EUR 10 million to expand production in the Czech Republic (Feramo). Details, products, customers...
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Magna Steyr to build new Infiniti entry model

May 14, 2012 | 12:59am CEToriginal
Development and start of production, sharing of Daimler’s technologies, product expansion of Infiniti by 2014...
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BMW launched cooperation with five-star hotel Chateau Mcely in Czech Rep

May 14, 2012 | 12:39am CEToriginal
This castle hotel will thus expand its wide range of services for car testing and free car rentals. Details...
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Porsche wants to extend model range to seven by 2018

May 14, 2012 | 12:30am CEToriginal
The carmaker now offers four models, the Macan SUV will be added in 2013. The small sedan Pajun (Panamera Junior), a limousine above the Panamera (960), the first estate (Pajun Shooting Brake)...
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Pergl: Sales of Ferrari, Maserati and Abarth cars in Czech Rep to increase in 2012

May 10, 2012 | 09:37pm CEToriginal
The results of 2011, expectations for 2012, shortening of delivery times, Maserati Quattroporte VI, exhibition of veterans called Chateau Loucen Concours d'Elegance...
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Car prices in Czech Rep dropped m/m in April

May 10, 2012 | 09:10pm CEToriginal
New car prices went down more than the used ones. The rise in prices of spare parts and service works has stopped after nine months...
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