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Saillard: Nissan wants to overtake Toyota in Czech Rep by 2014

May 2, 2012 | 01:31am CEToriginal
Planned sales, market shares, growth of the dealer network, a new dealerships in one year, the situation in Central Europe...
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Cars Bad dealer went bankrupt in Czech Rep

May 2, 2012 | 01:14am CEToriginal
The company was an authorized dealer of Skoda, Seat and Fiat with dealerships in Carlsbad and Cheb. The premises in Karlovy Vary were taken over by...
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Olfin Car expands in car sales in Czech Rep

May 2, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginal
The company has become a Peugeot dealer, opened three new Opel branches and one Seat branch. Details, closure of the Chevrolet dealership, business results in 2011...
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Pekny: Kia wants to increase sales by 5% in Czech Rep

May 2, 2012 | 12:50am CEToriginal
Growth should be supported by new models Rio II, Optima and Cee'd II and by strengthening the fleet clientele. Investment in the dealer network, finance penetration...
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Dacia introduced cars with E85 drive on Czech market, prepares LPG

May 2, 2012 | 12:42am CEToriginal
Timing, models, engines, prices, range, warranty, service inspections, the initial demand...
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Subaru wants to increase sales in Europe in 2012 by 45%

May 2, 2012 | 12:34am CEToriginal
The reason for a steep rise is the low comparative base affected by the earthquake in Japan, but also product offensive. Plan of the Motion-V, new models, HEVs...
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Ford to limit production in Europe in June

May 2, 2012 | 12:19am CEToriginal
This is due to low demand on the southern markets. The measure concerns the plant in Cologne. Details, possible expansion of production stoppage...
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Mobility Management Congress 2012: Operational leasing in Czech Rep to continue to grow

April 30, 2012 | 01:27am CEToriginal
The growth of corporate clients, relationships with dealers, thinning of the dealer network, customer preferences; statements of SkoFIN, Arval, LeasePlan, Business Lease heads...
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Autostyl built new Peugeot showroom in Trutnov

April 30, 2012 | 01:05am CEToriginal
It is the showroom according to the latest concept of Blue Box, the 25th in the Czech Republic. The company sells three brands...
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Nissan to invest EUR 160 million in UK in production of two new models

April 30, 2012 | 12:26am CEToriginal
HR, third shift, details of models, timing, production capacity, Qashqai II, new technologies, the Power 88 plan…
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Ownership change reportedly took place at Czech license holder of Sixt

April 27, 2012 | 03:04am CEToriginal
The automotive group Auto Charouz apparently got rid of a majority stake in Speed Lease, which operates car rental and provides operating leases. The buyer, details...
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Hyundai: Penetration of branded insurance reached 30% in Czech Rep in Q1

April 27, 2012 | 02:56am CEToriginal
Hyundai Insurance is a comprehensive insurance package with no complicity. The number of policies sold in the dealer network...
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Lexus began offering protection of car exterior and interior against weather and dirt

April 27, 2012 | 02:48am CEToriginal
Means and applications will be available in the authorized service network. Details and price of the product Lexus ProTect...
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Volkswagen considers building network of CNG filling stations within dealerships in Czech Rep

April 25, 2012 | 09:39pm CEToriginal
It thus wants to encourage the development of this alternative fuel. Investments in filling stations, current and upcoming EcoFuel models...
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Hella bought stake in company rebuilding spare parts

April 25, 2012 | 09:28pm CEToriginal
The company sees opportunities for energy and cost savings in this sector. Details of the acquisition of MD Rebuilt Parts and its profile...
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Czech plant of Donghee hit by fire

April 25, 2012 | 09:02pm CEToriginal
It is a supplier of the Czech factory of Hyundai Motor. The extent and damage, profile of the plant in Cesky Tesin…
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Nissan Juke Retail Activation: Nissan launched campaign for Juke in Czech Rep

April 25, 2012 | 08:40pm CEToriginal
The communication campaign includes TV spots and a presentation of the model at malls. Details, competition and prizes, locations and dates...
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PSA wants to consolidate national representation of Peugeot and Citroen brands in Europe

April 25, 2012 | 02:57am CEToriginal
Among the first countries will be Switzerland and Germany. Other countries should follow. Situation in the Czech Republic...
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Court not yet decided in dispute of House of England and Jaguar Land Rover Austria

April 25, 2012 | 02:40am CEToriginal
The Czech luxury car dealer sued the importer regarding the failure to perform the dealer contract. The date for a possible decision...
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Laube: Ford expects increased demand from fleet clients in Czech Rep in 2012

April 25, 2012 | 02:28am CEToriginal
Expected market development and sales of Ford in 2012, change in customer structure, considered expansion of Transit Center network, new models B-Max, Tourneo Custom and Transit..
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Tokoz expands production in Czech Rep

April 25, 2012 | 02:12am CEToriginal
The company is now more perceptible in the automotive industry. Details of investments, products and customers...
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Lexus began offering brand insurance in Czech Rep

April 25, 2012 | 01:58am CEToriginal
Lexus Insurance thus follows Toyota Insurance. Partner, two packages, insurance options, GAP, mobility guarantee, zero complicity, target group, introductory action...
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Roider: Volkswagen wants to increase market share of imported brands in Czech Rep by 2014 to 15%

April 24, 2012 | 12:04am CEToriginal
Plans for particular brands, product offensive in 2012, expected renaming of Import Volkswagen Group, a separate retail...
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2012 Bratislava Motor Show: Only six volume brands did not participate, Exclusive Salon formed by foreign dealers

April 23, 2012 | 11:51pm CEToriginal
Compared to 2011, the number of exhibitors, brands and visitors went up. Comments of non-participating importers...
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Modelhart: Jaguar Land Rover allows for further growth in Czech Rep in 2012

April 23, 2012 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
It should build on the significant growth in sales in 2011. Demand for the Evoque, a key model, the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake, contemplated expansion of the dealer network...
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