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Sales of new vehicles in Czech Rep fell in all segments in July

August 5, 2010 | 12:42am CEToriginal
Regarding vehicles under 3.5 tonnes, it has been caused by the impact of the end of the depreciation exception. The results for July and seven months, the historical comparisons...
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Competencies and duties of Martin Kofron in SkoFIN and CLFA to be taken over by his colleagues

August 4, 2010 | 03:46am CEToriginal
In CLFA it will be Jirina Tapsikova, in SkoFIN Tamara Janouskova and Ivana Hercova. Another direction of Kofron...
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Model of Month: Fiat offers selected parts of Linea and Ducato at discount of up to 50% in Czech Rep by end of September

August 4, 2010 | 03:24am CEToriginal
A basic discount per part amounts to 15%, with each additional part, the total purchased price is reduced by 5pp. Details of the action...
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Nissan preparing expansion in Czech Rep, personnel and dealer

August 3, 2010 | 05:30am CEToriginal
Increase of the market share should be supported by the return of Petr Ouska, the return to a higher number of dealerships and arrival of new managers...
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Suzuki to introduce its entry model Alto after 31 years also in Czech Rep

August 3, 2010 | 04:52am CEToriginal
Alto has been sold in Europe for 29 years, in Slovakia as well. Drive, equipment, parameters, prices of the current generation Alto, sister model Nissan Pixo...
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Skoda Octavia Edition CZ: Carmaker motivating customers in Czech Rep to choose modern engines TSI and TDI CR with discounts of up to CZK 85,000

August 3, 2010 | 01:29am CEToriginal
At the same time, an extra charge for the wagon fell by CZK 10,000. The Octavia 1.2 TSI (77 kW) can now be purchased at the cost of the 1.4 MPI (59 kW)...
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Citroen extended Open Way offer until end of August and discounted three selected models

August 3, 2010 | 01:07am CEToriginal
Discounted packages for 35-63%, free navigation, service contract Citroen IdealDrive for commercial vehicles. Special prices...
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Vladimir Vosicky reinforced management of Hyundai Motor Czech

August 2, 2010 | 01:03am CEToriginal
He came to the new position of business director. Vosicky’s competencies and a change of competencies of president Kenny Lee...
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SPL Recycling innovated system of collection of windshields for recycling in Czech Rep

August 2, 2010 | 12:43am CEToriginal
Those can now be deposited for recycling at Skoda dealers. In 2009, thanks to this the company increased volume of processed windshields by 90% to...
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Auto Motol Beni opened new Ford showroom in Orech near Prague

August 2, 2010 | 12:21am CEToriginal
It is the third showroom of the company. AMB Prague showroom will be the main business premises and will include the Transit Center. At the same time, the company redesigned website...
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Nissan appointed two country managers for Czech Republic and Slovakia

August 1, 2010 | 11:52pm CEToriginal
So far, it has been only one, i.e. Dominik Slusarczyk. Careers of both new country managers Petr Ouska and Vladimir Holik, a new position of Slusarczyk...
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Skoda Auto increased operating profit by 40.6% in H1 with sales growth by 22.3%

July 30, 2010 | 12:58am CEToriginal
Production went up by 17.1%, sales by 14.9%, net profit by 74.2%. Management outlook for H2 and the full year 2010…
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Solaris preparing hybrid bus with serial drive and electric bus

July 30, 2010 | 12:46am CEToriginal
In autumn 2010 the company will start production of intercity buses. Dates of the hybrid and electric bus introduction, principal component suppliers...
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Isuzu Motors to postpone entry of pickups to Slovakia in 2011, number of dealers in Czech Rep increased

July 29, 2010 | 01:25am CEToriginal
Plans with the dealer network in both countries, sales plans for 2010 and 2011, results from the first dealer Autotip-servis...
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Automobile insurance market down by 6% in H1, accident insurance more than damage liability

July 29, 2010 | 12:51am CEToriginal
The ratio between premiums and the number of contracts, according to CAP, suggests a revival of car sales, especially of those expensive. Detailed results of insurance companies...
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Tatra introduced semi-automatic gearbox Norgren

July 29, 2010 | 12:13am CEToriginal
This allows manual or automatic shifting in five different modes. Technical and operational details...
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Another three people to leave Hyundai Motor Czech

July 28, 2010 | 12:38am CEToriginal
One of them is the sales director Jan Cervinka. His new position, the names of the other two managers, their careers...
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Mitsubishi prepared service program Bonus+ for older cars in Czech Rep and Slovakia

July 28, 2010 | 12:18am CEToriginal
Discount on spare parts for cars from 5 years of age, alternative and recovered parts, extended warranty from CarGarant, helpdesk from Mondial Assistance, free online service...
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SkoFIN offers deferred payment or repayment for 6 months for VW commercial vehicles

July 27, 2010 | 11:39pm CEToriginal
The interest-free loan for 6 months called the VW Odklad (Deferment) is available for models Caddy, Transporter and Crafter at the advance payment from...
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MVC Automotive Group to accelerate expansion in Czech Rep, taking over showroom in Orech from Auto Hase

July 27, 2010 | 12:38am CEToriginal
The subsidiary Auto Motol Beni will open there its third Ford showroom in Prague. The multi-brand complex, plans with other facilities...
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AAA Auto launched website aimed at Skoda cars in Czech Rep

July 27, 2010 | 12:19am CEToriginal
Skodovky.info provides flat direction to the offer of individual models. The Skoda brand creates 40% of the AAA Auto sales. The current number of cars in the offer...
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Solaris expects further growth of global sales in 2010, stagnation in Czech Rep

July 26, 2010 | 11:52pm CEToriginal
Sales and financial results in 2009, customers on the Czech market, further development in connection with trams...
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Tatra extended warranty to 3 years/300,000 km and prepared extra services for key customers

July 26, 2010 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
Details of the new warranty conditions and package Tatra Service Plus...
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Volkswagen’s sales up by 5.7% in June, by 15.5% in H1

July 26, 2010 | 12:26am CEToriginal
For the full year 2010 the carmaker expects growth less than 15%. Half-year results in different markets and individual brands including Skoda Auto...
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Zdenek Fort to leave Hyundai Motor Czech

July 25, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginal
In the Czech representation of Hyundai, he currently holds the position of general manager. Reason and date of his leaving, his successor, professional career...
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