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Skoda Auto to expand logistics centre for spare parts in Czech Rep by 50%

February 1, 2011 | 01:13am CEToriginal
This is one of Volkswagen’s three major logistics centres in Europe. The current parameters, the amount of the investment...
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Seat Fast Start 2011: Decline in prices of some models, discounted financing of Seat Light, cheaper service for older cars

February 1, 2011 | 01:07am CEToriginal
Special prices in Q1, stock Exeo cars with a guarantee for 3 years, financing from SkoFIN with insurance from Allianz, an alternative line of parts, Economy...
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Nissan continues with discounts on selected models in Q1

January 31, 2011 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
The Nissan 370Z Roadster production year 2010 is available at a discount of CZK 170,000. Also the discount when providing a trade-in car continues…
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Honeywell to place its new plant for turbochargers to Slovakia

January 31, 2011 | 05:15am CEToriginal
The company considered several locations in Central Europe. Location, amount of investment, jobs, the amount of state incentives...
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Karsten Muller became new technical head of Bosch Diesel in Czech Rep

January 31, 2011 | 05:09am CEToriginal
In the factory in Jihlava he replaced Michael Schollhorn, who moved to the German plant in Blaichach within the company’s rotation. Muller’s previous workplace...
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Ford reduced prices of selected models by CZK 5,000 up to 15,000 in Czech Rep

January 31, 2011 | 04:52am CEToriginal
The smallest model Ka was given a start-stop system and a base price of CZK 189,990. New financial products of Zero loan, +50/50, Flexi loan from Ford Credit...
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Skoda renewed special offer Family with number of advantages within SkoFIN funding in Czech Rep

January 31, 2011 | 04:23am CEToriginal
Compared to the previous offer Family, 1.2 HTP engines, equipping package of Family Grand and the Octavia Tour were added. Prices of the models...
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Cebia began to assess quality of used car dealers in Czech Rep

January 28, 2011 | 03:27am CEToriginal
The results will be published on a new site in March. Methodology and details of assessment of used car shops and dealers, the number of subjects...
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Peugeot winter testing event: Car testing for 24 hours free of charge with possibility to take 7 benefits throughout 7 days

January 28, 2011 | 03:12am CEToriginal
After the testing has finished, one benefit expires with each passing day. The review of advantages, action prices of models in Q1...
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Kia introduced competition into brand financing in Czech Rep

January 28, 2011 | 03:03am CEToriginal
Kia Finance, the brand financing, has been provided by UniCredit Leasing since 2009, and CSOB Leasing joined it in January 2011…
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Renault in January: Sport versions of Megane cheaper by CZK 20,000, Scenic by CZK 5,000, Grand Scenic by CZK 10,000

January 28, 2011 | 02:54am CEToriginal
On the contrary, Renault Thalia, Megane and Dacia Logan are more expensive. Twingo Miss Sixty limited edition is a product novelty...
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BMW to expand dealer network in Czech Rep in 2011

January 26, 2011 | 11:30pm CEToriginal
A new BMW showroom will be built in Prague, the importer is also considering two sites in eastern Bohemia...
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Monika Müllerova became new CarGarantie country manager for Czech Rep and Slovakia

January 26, 2011 | 05:08am CEToriginal
She replaced Milan Veprek, who held the position since 2004. New and previous workplace of Veprek and Müllerova...
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Saitz (BMW Group): We expect further sales growth in Czech Rep in 2011

January 26, 2011 | 04:42am CEToriginal
In 2010, sales of BMW and Mini cars have risen at a single-digit rate, motorcycles at a double-digit rate. Product novelties in 2011...
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Autobond defended record results of 2009 in 2010

January 25, 2011 | 03:50am CEToriginal
It happenned even after a decline in most brands in the company's portfolio. Key brands Kia and Suzuki have developed differently. In 2011, the company plans to reach a double-digit sales growth...
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Citroen in January: Sale of stock cars from 2010, open week for new C4

January 21, 2011 | 01:19am CEToriginal
The clearance sale applies to models Xsara Picasso and the first generation C4. The opportunity to hire the new C3 for a day free of charge continues…
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Honda offers discounts on selected models in Q1

January 21, 2011 | 12:53am CEToriginal
The special offer is valid even without the use of funding. Moreover, Honda provides the City with an extra five-year warranty. Models and discounts...
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Renault Group to extend Renault and Dacia dealer network in Czech Rep in 2011

January 20, 2011 | 02:26am CEToriginal
The current status of the dealer network and upcoming showrooms, the outlook of the Czech market development by head of Czech representation, Bernard Chretien...
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TUV Report 2011: Lights - least reliable part of cars

January 20, 2011 | 02:16am CEToriginal
Half-axles, brakes, exhaust and bodies are following. TUV Report does not plan to deal with a share of blame of manufacturers and users...
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Hyundai has extended its five-year triple care program for all models

January 20, 2011 | 01:43am CEToriginal
So far, it has been providing it only for models manufactured in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, although some foreign cars had already disposed of a five-year warranty...
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TUV Report 2011: Reliability of new Skoda models improving

January 19, 2011 | 04:12am CEToriginal
Mini cars from TPCA have been registering a deterioration of reliability in 2010. The results of various models manufactured in the Czech Republic...
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Audi maintained 2009 results in Czech Rep in 2010

January 19, 2011 | 03:49am CEToriginal
Sales of new models A1 and A7, continuing partnership with the Karlovy Vary IFF, new models in 2011...
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TUV Report 2011: EVs and HEVs to be reliable, as pioneer Toyota Prius shows

January 18, 2011 | 01:12am CEToriginal
The continuing dominance of the Porsche and Toyota brands, a continuing overall increase in failure rate, the results of individual models...
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Renault Group significantly exceeded sales plan in Czech Rep in 2010, market share up by 1.2 pp

January 17, 2011 | 05:16am CEToriginal
The share of fleet sales, website visit rate, new models and limited editions in 2011, the first engine with a start-stop system...
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IIR holding professional conference Auto 2011 in Prague in early February

January 17, 2011 | 04:49am CEToriginal
The ninth year of the event will be focused on economic impacts, HR, current trends, strategies of OEMs or HEV. Speakers at the conference will be...
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