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Nissan holds winter service campaign in Czech Rep by year-end

November 3, 2010 | 04:01am CEToriginal
Price of the inspection and selected spare parts depends on the age of the vehicle, the fourth winter tire free of charge at selected dealers...
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Generali streamlined segmentation of damage liability in Czech Rep, only age to be important

November 3, 2010 | 03:41am CEToriginal
Drivers under 30 years of age will have more expensive insurance if they cause an accident. Segmentation shall not apply to sole traders and inhabitants of Prague. A count of levels of the assistance services...
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CSOB Leasing renewed offer of damage liability free of charge for year to financing of new car

November 2, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
Terms of the offer are the same as during the spring campaign. The offer is again limited not only by time but also by the number of contracts. Results of the offer in the spring...
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NYK Logistics took over entire logistics of components supply for Nissan plants in Europe

November 2, 2010 | 11:44pm CEToriginal
Cooperation between the two Japanese companies started in 2006 and expanded to other countries of Central and Western Europe. Details of logistics processes...
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Kooperativa Na100Pro: Additional premium to damage liability with direct settlement and full coverage without deducting depreciation

November 2, 2010 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
The new type of insurance should thus focus primarily on owners of older cars. The scope of assistance and other services, the price of the additional premium...
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AAA Auto: Czech consumers return from foreign brands to Skoda

November 2, 2010 | 11:22pm CEToriginal
Over last year the company increased the share of Skoda in overall sales by 10 percentage points. Demand for diesel and petrol engines of various models...
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Company and fleet cars make up half of portfolio of Ceska pojistovna

November 2, 2010 | 11:12pm CEToriginal
A total of 900,000 private clients got damage liability without obligation. Those in the event of an accident can use a wide network of contractual service shops and rentals...
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Honda holds autumn service campaign in Czech Rep with inspection for CZK 99

November 2, 2010 | 10:59pm CEToriginal
The importer is offering discounts on spare parts and accessories and Europ Assistance services for winter months at a reduced price to mid-November…
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Invelt aims to attract owners of individually imported BMWs to winter inspection for free

November 2, 2010 | 01:35am CEToriginal
The action applies to cars not older than 8 years and to the first visit of an authorized Invelt service centre in Prague. The offer is valid from...
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Annonce introduced several innovations in print and online used car advertising

November 2, 2010 | 01:07am CEToriginal
The printed version in newsstands is now full-coloured; moreover, a letter box issue has been added. Apart from the internet site, there is an application on Facebook...
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ALD Automotive and GE Money Auto became members of SOLUS

November 2, 2010 | 12:47am CEToriginal
The association SOLUS currently has 34 members, of whom 13 are engaged in automobile financing. Benefits of the membership in SOLUS...
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Toyota Motor began production of 1.4 D-4D diesel engine in Poland

November 2, 2010 | 12:39am CEToriginal
The place of production, annual production, engine parameters, deliveries to factories in Europe and Africa, fitting into the models...
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A. Charouz expanded portfolio for another brand, becoming Mazda dealer

November 1, 2010 | 05:44am CEToriginal
It is the 13th volume brand in the portfolio of the Auto Charouz group. Simultaneously, the company entered the city, in which it has not operated so far...
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Nissan recalls 2.14 million cars worldwide, including Infiniti brand

November 1, 2010 | 05:32am CEToriginal
It is caused by problems with the ignition. The affected models, years of production, the number of cars in various regions including Europe and the Czech Republic...
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BMW recalls 150,000 cars equipped with 35i engine in USA

November 1, 2010 | 05:01am CEToriginal
This is caused by a defective fuel pump, which may cause a loss of engine power. The affected models and years of production, the possibility of convening in Europe...
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Skoda Auto rose operating profit by 64.4% in Q1-3 at revenue growth of 16.3%

November 1, 2010 | 04:50am CEToriginal
Production increased by 8.1%, sales by 12.8%, net profit by 115.5%. The carmaker is further reducing costs; the model mix improvement is caused by more expensive models of Yeti and Superb...
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TPCA to further reduce state of agency staff at end of October

October 28, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
Due to the falling production in TPCA, suppliers of components and services such as NYK Logistics and Lear are forced to release staff as well...
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Toyota Financial Services started selling used cars through electronic auction in Czech Rep

October 28, 2010 | 11:16pm CEToriginal
These are cars taken from bad payers and cars returned from operating leases. Apart from Toyota dealers, the auction is available for other companies...
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Renault and Dacia holding winter service action in Czech Rep by mid-November

October 28, 2010 | 10:57pm CEToriginal
When having a car inspected for CZK 200, the customer will receive discount coupons. The event includes a discounted offer of tires and complete wheels...
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Car insurance market in Czech Rep decreased by 6% in Q1-3, accident insurance more than damage liability

October 27, 2010 | 05:57am CEToriginal
The number of insured vehicles grew by 98,000 units. Detailed results of insurance companies...
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Tomas Zavoral to leave insurance company Direct after three years

October 27, 2010 | 05:35am CEToriginal
Direct has not appointed Zavoral’s successor yet, his powers will be temporarily taken over by the PR agency Ogilvy. Zavoral is likely to pass to some other insurance company...
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Uniqa introduces car insurance SafeLine to other countries, now to Czech Rep

October 27, 2010 | 05:21am CEToriginal
The SafeLine uses a GPS unit from Cebia to help against thefts, while accidents and vehicle operating costs savings. Discounts on insurance, results abroad...
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Kia Motors used EU funds for staff training in Czech Rep

October 27, 2010 | 05:04am CEToriginal
The training at the importer focused on dealer network management and business negotiation leading. Details, financing, administrator of the project...
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Minerva holding two workshops on MMOG/LE standard for suppliers in Czech Rep in November

October 27, 2010 | 04:50am CEToriginal
Training of the new version of MMOG/LE V3 will be held on two dates in Brno and Prague. The most recent user of the standard is the carmaker GM...
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Toyota Motor to establish its second captive finance company

October 26, 2010 | 01:58am CEToriginal
It will focus on car rentals for corporate fleets. Circumstances of the company’s establishment, location, management, setting up Toyota Fleet Leasing...
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