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Federal-Mogul to supply components for EVs Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt

July 19, 2011 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
The company supplies components for engines of carmakers Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Volvo…
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UniCredit Fleet Management concluded contracts for CZK 362 million in Czech Rep in 2010, aiming to grow in 2011

July 19, 2011 | 11:32pm CEToriginal
Number of leased vehicles has remained above 2,000 units. Number of active contracts, financial results...
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Prochazka: Volkswagen wants to boost sales of commercial vehicles in Czech Rep in 2011

July 19, 2011 | 03:42am CEToriginal
Results in H1, effects on annual sales, outlook for LCV market, facelifted Crafter with new engines, extended warranty for free...
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AAA Auto began to offer LPG car conversion in Czech Rep

July 19, 2011 | 03:36am CEToriginal
Partner for the conversion, conversion prices for individual cars, subsidized price for Skoda Fabia, conversion advantage…
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Sales of used cars in Auto-plus program rose by 31.9% in Czech Rep in H1

July 19, 2011 | 03:21am CEToriginal
The double-digit growth in all brands, web visit rate, current offer, up to two-year warranty by CarGarantie...
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Daimler wants to improve perception of Mercedes-Benz brand in Czech Rep, launched long-term campaign

July 19, 2011 | 03:15am CEToriginal
Activities in the development, production and sales, the most common myths, promotion of its campaign by Mytyfakta.cz, advertising in the media and on Facebook...
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Daniel Harant came from BMW Group to AAA Auto

July 19, 2011 | 03:11am CEToriginal
He assumed the position of sales director there. His predecessor, David Keller joined bank...
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UniCredit Leasing increased number of new contracts for car financing by 7.7% in Czech Rep in 2010

July 19, 2011 | 03:07am CEToriginal
Concerning customers’ choice, Renault and Skoda brands have been dominating. Details of business and financial results...
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BMW wants to expand dealer network in Prague

July 17, 2011 | 10:57pm CEToriginal
The importer has announced another tender for a dealership in the capital; it is the second one over the last year. The dealer situation in the Czech Republic...
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CLFA: New Consumer Credit Act restricted availability of car financing

July 17, 2011 | 09:57pm CEToriginal
The leasing companies have reportedly started refusing to fund cars from unverified vendors. The issue of financial leasing...
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Mercedes-Benz increased car sales in Czech Rep by 16% in June, by 18.4% in H1

July 17, 2011 | 09:33pm CEToriginal
Details of deliveries to customers and registrations; Comand system in standard in most models, the new SLS AMG Roadster, M-Class and B-Class...
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Buhlmann moved production into newly built plant in Czech Rep

July 17, 2011 | 09:27pm CEToriginal
The company moved activities of companies MUT Automotive and MUT Tubes there from rented premises. Parameters of the new factory...
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Seat to support sale of Copa limited edition in Czech Rep by holiday roadshow

July 14, 2011 | 09:51pm CEToriginal
Cooperation with SkoFIN and Semtex, dates and places, competition for a weekend in the mountains with a Seat car and CCS card, test drives, the program of events...
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Pecenka: Skoda wants to increase its market share to 33% in Czech Rep in 2011

July 14, 2011 | 06:45am CEToriginal
Results and evaluation of H1, shortening delivery times in H2, special offers and marketing activities in Q3, plans in the A00 segment...
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Car prices in Czech Rep rose by 0.3% m/m in June

July 12, 2011 | 11:30pm CEToriginal
While used cars went up, prices of new cars stagnated. Prices of spare parts and service works stagnated. Detailed information, including y/y comparisons...
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Pekny (SDA, Kia): Real transaction prices of new cars in Czech Rep has not been changing significantly, communication prices go further down

July 12, 2011 | 05:48am CEToriginal
The price difference between the Czech Republic and Western Europe, the benefits of re-exports, development of the finance penetration, the impact of the shortened depreciation...
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Real Garant expanded cooperation with Suzuki to Slovakia

July 12, 2011 | 05:30am CEToriginal
So far, Real Garant has provided extended warranty insurance for new Suzuki cars in Germany and the Czech Republic. Details of the framework agreement...
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Car dealers in Czech Rep opening showrooms in hypermarkets and at petrol stations

July 12, 2011 | 05:22am CEToriginal
They are thus trying to address more private clients. For example, Smazik opened a Fiat showroom at the petrol station...
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Autobond wants to sell over 2,000 new cars in 2011

July 12, 2011 | 05:17am CEToriginal
For 2012, the company expects a double-digit growth. Expected financial results...
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Saab to develop new models of 9-1, 9-6X and 9-7, requested by Chinese partners

July 12, 2011 | 05:12am CEToriginal
Entry into new segments, target markets for models, a joint venture in Sweden, Saab 9-2 preparations...
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Car Importers Association considered including non-members in stickers project

July 12, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginal
The project could thus include dealerships and service shops of Skoda and Hyundai in the Czech Republic. Launching the project and a database of authorized partners...
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Alexandre Resve passed under PSA Peugeot Citroen from Czech Rep to France

July 12, 2011 | 04:51am CEToriginal
Jerome Maugis, who came from Slovakia, became the new CFO of the Czech representation of Citroen...
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BMW to buy ING division of ING Car Lease and include it under Alphabet

July 12, 2011 | 04:48am CEToriginal
ING Car Lease deals with car leasing in eight Western and Eastern Europe. The transaction’s value...
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Sales of new cars in Czech Rep fell by 12.8% in June, LCV sales by 15.4%

July 8, 2011 | 04:42am CEToriginal
According to SDA, the affect of depreciation exception still continues. Results of individual brands, the spring evaluation, reduced outlook for 2011...
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Jan Repa retired from Opel, joining AAA Auto in July

July 8, 2011 | 04:25am CEToriginal
As the head of Marketing and Communication at AAA Auto he will be responsible for all the markets...
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