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Fastbox to offer e-mobility program on Czech market as well as in Austria

November 23, 2010 | 06:04am CEToriginal
The importer for one brand and dealer for two other brands, negotiating with the public sector and energy companies, charging stations at branches, commercial EVS from CZK 500,000...
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Fastbox: Czech Rep offers space for 300-400 fast service points; we want to have 30%

November 22, 2010 | 01:00am CEToriginal
The first premises on the Czech market and the planned ones for 2011, the market for fast service points in the Czech Republic, prices and range of services, franchising and expansion to other countries...
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Citroen started selling tested used cars under Citroen Select program in Czech Rep

November 22, 2010 | 12:45am CEToriginal
In Europe, there are 1,200 vendors providing such a service, in the Czech Republic another 25 dealers will be added. Warranty and other services from Europ Assistance, the sale plan, the current offer...
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Martin Zavadil and Halfords ex-managers to be in charge of Fastbox expansion in Czech Rep

November 22, 2010 | 12:14am CEToriginal
Zavadil previously developed a network of stores with sporting goods Drapa Sport. Jiri Mica will be in charge of...
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Dynavix: Demand for navigation devices in PDA to become equal to portable ones by 2013

November 19, 2010 | 03:24am CEToriginal
In the future, manufacturers of navigation systems will become navigation software dealers only. Besides the versions for the iPhone Dynavix is preparing a version for Android. Sales in 2010...
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Penta to support automotive industry project, building network of self repair car shops Selfix in Czech Rep

November 18, 2010 | 01:23am CEToriginal
Details of the concept, the first branch, hourly or monthly rates for motorists and mechanics, offer of the e-shop, details of expansion...
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Synlab united fleet management in Czech Rep under one leasing company and one brand

November 18, 2010 | 12:41am CEToriginal
LeasePlan became a provider of the services. The size and composition of the fleet, operations and cost savings realized, the chosen brand...
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All Dynavix navigations to inform of risky places on roads in Czech Rep

November 18, 2010 | 12:15am CEToriginal
They will take advantage of the database managed by the CVUT. Details of the project and portal BezNehody.cz, prepared implementation to route planners...
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High Court rejected objection of SOVA association and returned action of Auto Esa to lower court

November 15, 2010 | 11:23pm CEToriginal
The lower court should decide in a few months. SOVA continues to stand behind their claims. Paid advertising in the form of sponsored links...
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Continental wants to increase production of high-speed tires in Czech Rep

November 15, 2010 | 01:23am CEToriginal
Construction of the new hall in Otrokovice and the installation of two lines, the introduction of new production of semi-finished products, planned increase in production of tires...
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Skoda Auto confirmed Petr Lehky’s arrival to Czech Rep

November 15, 2010 | 12:59am CEToriginal
At the same time, it has announced his successor in Slovakia, Jan Mach. Profiles of the new heads of sales on the Czech and Slovak markets...
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Citroen dealers have to adapt showrooms to new standards by end of 2011

November 15, 2010 | 12:47am CEToriginal
The owners of newish showrooms are upgrading them; older premises are replaced by newly constructed ones. Open and just-built showrooms in the Czech Republic...
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Secar Bohemia management taken over by Jan Ruml, brother of former head Jiri Ruml

November 15, 2010 | 12:29am CEToriginal
Reasons for the personnel change, the history of the company's management, Jan Ruml’s career, the current offer of Sherlog products in five European countries...
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Skoda Auto sales up by 5.5% in October, by 11.9 % over ten months

November 14, 2010 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
In Russia, India and China the carmaker has already exceeded the results of 2009, its sales in the Czech Republic increased by 7.5% and market share by 2.2pp. Interest in the individual models in October...
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Triglav significantly increased number of places for car claim settlement in Czech Rep and set up call centre

November 12, 2010 | 05:36am CEToriginal
The insurance company has thus improved and accelerated the process of liquidation. The eight regional branches were completed by tens of Dekra MOT stations…
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Commercial Vehicle Group won contract from Skoda Auto on two upcoming models

November 11, 2010 | 05:35am CEToriginal
CVG will thus deliver cable harnesses on four Skoda models and not only from PEKM Kabeltechnik plant in the Czech Republic. The volume of contract, initiation of production...
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Nissan wants to boost sales by 10% in Central Europe in 2010

November 11, 2010 | 04:39am CEToriginal
The brand currently has 66 dealers with 100 showrooms in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary. Results of 2009 and the plan for 2010...
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Pyeong Hwa Automotive to expand factory in Czech Rep, winning new contracts from European carmakers

November 11, 2010 | 04:29am CEToriginal
At the same time PHA decided to establish a development centre in the Czech Republic. Details of the project, existing and new clients...
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Volkswagen to enter car retail, to purchase Porsche Holding Salzburg

November 11, 2010 | 04:06am CEToriginal
Apart from production, the carmaker will thus dominate also the retail sales of Porsche cars. The acquisition price, profile and intentions of Volkswagen with the largest retailer of the group brands in Europe...
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TRW to expand production at one of its plants in Slovakia

November 11, 2010 | 12:45am CEToriginal
The amount of investment, creating up to 250 new jobs by 2013, the extension of Ford order for another region, deliveries of a new product to another carmaker as of 2012...
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Omnis holds exchange of production capacities in Prague on November 24

November 11, 2010 | 12:17am CEToriginal
Focus on the metalworking industry in the Czech Republic, opportunities and possibilities for inquiring and offering, transferring data into Subcontractor.cz...
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One of SaarGummi’s subsidiaries insolvent, not to affect other group parts

November 10, 2010 | 05:57am CEToriginal
The proposal was filed by the company’s management after unsuccessful negotiations and attempts to restructuring. Sale of the industrial division...
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CarGarantie to offer other products than automobile warranties in Czech Rep

November 10, 2010 | 05:50am CEToriginal
Therefore, an affiliated company entered the Czech market in 2010. Now, CarGarantie is seeking a successor for Milan Veprek...
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Hyundai confirmed plans to sell over 10,000 cars in Czech Rep in 2010

November 10, 2010 | 05:24am CEToriginal
Sales and market share of the brand have been growing throughout the year. In October, Hyundai posted record results for the first time and became a leader among the importers...
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Axa innovated criteria for car insurance in Czech Rep to address experienced drivers of non-premium brand cars from smaller towns

November 10, 2010 | 05:10am CEToriginal
The basic criterion of age, a discount for annual payment, accident insurance segmented by brand into fewer groups...
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