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Defend VIN.Pro.Tec: Defend launches VIN etching into windscreen with insurance

March 1, 2016 | 01:38am CEToriginal
The amount of performance, personalization of the marking, the product as part of a new fourth pillar called Protection, other products by Defend Automotive Group, B2B clients…
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AMI 2016: Organizer cancelled this year's motor show in Leipzig

March 1, 2016 | 01:25am CEToriginal
Reasons, automakers and brands that called off participation, the situation with New Mobility trade fair and Alternative Engines congress...
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Volkswagen 1%: Volkswagen Financial Services offers credit with tire service for free in Czech Rep

March 1, 2016 | 01:17am CEToriginal
The product parameters, original winter wheels for free, the affected models, timing, guaranteed residual value by the dealer, the possibility of frequent replacement of a car...
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Maier: Skoda to achieve annual sales of 1.5 million cars obviously later than in 2018

February 29, 2016 | 03:33am CEToriginal
Reasons, plan for growth in Europe and Asia, product and territorial expansion, new SUVs, PHEVs, investment, HR, the Group synergies, Strategy 2025, Euro...
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Sales of Volkswagen Group returned to growth in January

February 29, 2016 | 03:14am CEToriginal
It was supported by strong demand in China and Western Europe. Problematic markets, growth of all brands led by Porsche...
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SDA: 101 HEVs and 7 EVs registered in Czech Rep in January

February 29, 2016 | 03:07am CEToriginal
The register also included 196 CNG vehicles and 37 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, continuing inaccuracies in statistics in 2016...
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Peugeot accepted over 2,000 orders for new cars in Czech Rep in January

February 29, 2016 | 02:58am CEToriginal
'7 Days of Peugeot' with record results most contributed to that. Details, most demanded models...
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AutoBinck suspended sale of one brand

February 26, 2016 | 04:33am CEToriginal
The brand concerned, location, reasons, timing, sales results, service...
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Lexus Garant: Toyota extended its offer of flexible credit to Lexus cars in Czech Rep

February 26, 2016 | 04:12am CEToriginal
Affected models and prices, parameters close to operating leases, guaranteed residual value of the car, special offer for the Toyota Garant, business results...
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Seat 4Drive Roadshow 2016: Seat holds roadshow in Czech mountains

February 26, 2016 | 12:15am CEToriginal
Winter resorts, dates, 4x4 car testing, participating dealers, competitions, partners, the introduction of MirrorLink system…
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IAC Group expanding production capacities in Czech Rep

February 25, 2016 | 02:17am CEToriginal
Locations, developer, details of investments, HR, new orders, products and customers, production moving from Western Europe, insourcing of nonwovens production, changes in logistics...
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Ford Snow Tour 2016: Ford holds roadshow in Czech mountains

February 24, 2016 | 11:25pm CEToriginal
Winter resorts, dates, 4x4 car testing, participation of dealers, competitions, partners, the balance of the previous year, the expansion of the AWD model range...
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Autocentrum Barth increased car sales and revenues by more than 50% in 2015

February 23, 2016 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
The results of individual brands, investments, certified paint shop and tin shop, a new fleet centre, Barth Rent, partner of the Czech Miss beauty contest, the plan for 2016...
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Federal-Mogul won new contracts for brake pads

February 23, 2016 | 11:45pm CEToriginal
Copper-free Ferodo Eco-Friction, contracts for Daimler and Audi on three platforms, production in several plants, including the Czech Republic, the plan for 2016, activities on the aftermarket...
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Sales of Skoda cars rose by 5.2% in January

February 23, 2016 | 11:23pm CEToriginal
It is the second month of growth in a row, driven by increased demand in major markets in Europe and China. Moderate growth in the domestic market in the Czech Republic, the interest in various models...
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Ford Mondeo HEV became Green Car of the Year 2016 in Czech Rep

February 23, 2016 | 12:25am CEToriginal
The other rankings, a smaller number of nominations, announcement within another contest...
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Defend Solutions Group: Defend introduced third division and launched GardX distribution in Czech Rep and Slovakia

February 22, 2016 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
Cooperation with a British partner, protection of paintwork and interior design, sales through dealers and used car shops, partnership of GardX and BMW...
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Unions and management of Czech Hyundai plant signed new collective agreement

February 22, 2016 | 11:28pm CEToriginal
Most employees signed an addendum to the employment contract. Details of the general conditions and wages, timing, the growth of wage tariffs by 3.9%...
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AutoBest 2016: Best car for mainstream customers is Fiat Tipo

February 22, 2016 | 12:44am CEToriginal
Ranking and points of the finalists, the jury expansion, outcomes of other categories (CompanyBest, ManBest, EcoBest, DesignBest, SmartBest, TechnoBest, SafetyBest, SportBest)...
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Fleet Derby 2016: Fleet Car of the Year in Czech Rep is Volkswagen Passat

February 19, 2016 | 02:44am CEToriginal
The winners in individual categories were Skoda, VW, LeasePlan, ALD Automotive, TomTom and CPP. Detailed results, more nominations, more jurors, sponsors...
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Dozens of companies from Czech Rep supply parts for new Skoda Superb

February 19, 2016 | 12:04am CEToriginal
These include A.Raymond, AGC, Benteler, Brano, Brisk, Construct, Continental, Fehrer, Gumotex, HP Pelzer, Klein Automotive, Koyo, Magna, Plastika, SaarGummi, TRW or Varroc...
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Car of the Year 2016 in Czech Rep is Skoda Superb

February 18, 2016 | 12:03am CEToriginal
Eco Car of the Year is the Volkswagen Golf GTE, Technical Innovation of the Year is the Subaru EyeSight. Point difference of the finalists, public voting, decreasing level of the competition...
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Car of the Year 2016: Jury chose seven candidates for European Car of the Year

February 17, 2016 | 02:21am CEToriginal
These are the representatives of Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Mazda, Opel, Skoda and Volvo. A larger number of nominations, change in the rules, six cars dropping out of the nomination...
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Another Skoda dealer in Czech Rep changed owner

February 17, 2016 | 01:55am CEToriginal
The companies concerned and their profile, locations, timing, website...
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AutoNajem.cz: First comparison tool for brand operating leases established in Czech Rep

February 16, 2016 | 11:05pm CEToriginal
The author of the project, its history and other activities, the brands and models of cars and vans offered, partners, examples of offers...
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