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Stahlgruber to reduce Autocora and Autobenex brands

June 12, 2015 | 05:28am CEToriginal
Business activities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia exclusively under the Stahlgruber brand, optimization of the network of spare parts shops...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Rep up in May 2015 m/m

June 12, 2015 | 02:08am CEToriginal
New cars, bikes, service and spare parts became more expensive. Prices of used cars stagnated. Detailed data, the annual progress...
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Tatra appointed new HR Director

June 10, 2015 | 11:35pm CEToriginal
The position was adopted by a manager with the experience of almost 20 years in the industry. Her profile and tasks for the near future, new work of Libor Barton...
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Tomas Sikora to leave Czech Insurance Association

June 10, 2015 | 11:18pm CEToriginal
He has been holding the position of Managing Director in this association of 28 insurance companies since 2006. The alleged reasons for leaving, a tender for the successor, the possible future of Sikora...
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Audi develops several kinds of synthetic fuel without use of oil

June 9, 2015 | 11:04pm CEToriginal
Partners in several projects (e-diesel, e-petrol, e-gas, e-ethanol, e-fuels), pilot production, neutral CO2 balance, blue oil...
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Harley-Davidson made change in distribution in Eastern Europe

June 9, 2015 | 10:48pm CEToriginal
Responsibility for Ukraine was transferred from Russia to the Czech Republic. Profile of the headquarters for the CEE, motorcycle supplies from the warehouse in western Europe, the first dealer in Ukraine…
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LeasePlan appointed new Sales and Marketing Director in Czech Rep

June 9, 2015 | 03:13am CEToriginal
The post has been taken by a manager with experience beyond the automotive industry. The new job of Vladan Jesensky…
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Czech Car 2015: Sixty cars nominated in third year of competition

June 9, 2015 | 02:52am CEToriginal
Ford and BMW have most of the nominations. Nominations for 19 months, fewer number of novelties, additional categories, car testing at dealers, advertising campaign, sponsors...
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Scania service shops in Czech Rep extending opening hours to seven days a week

June 8, 2015 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
Therefore, they are trying to meet the clients' needs, as their vehicles do not work on weekends. Current sales and service network, details of the implementation of working Saturdays and Sundays...
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Hella took over distribution of certain products in Central Europe

June 8, 2015 | 11:23pm CEToriginal
Until recently, it has had partners for them. Countries, products, new technical and training centre, brands, financial results, clients, logistics outsourcing...
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Hyundai expands operations in Central Europe

June 8, 2015 | 12:09am CEToriginal
Merger of subsidiary companies, a new branch in the Czech Republic, products, synergies, changes in the supply chain, investment in the region, HR...
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Stefan Tillinger leaving Generali

June 7, 2015 | 11:43pm CEToriginal
He has been working in the group for almost 15 years. His successors in the top management of the Czech branch of Generali and the Board of Ceska pojistovna...
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2015 Prague Motor Show: Exhibitors already confirmed 26 car brands

June 4, 2015 | 11:04pm CEToriginal
Brands concerned, presentations of dealers with greater support of carmakers, availability of individual buildings, models exhibited, the number of cars for test drives...
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SDA: New car registrations in Czech Rep up by 17.7% in May

June 4, 2015 | 04:13am CEToriginal
Growth was driven by Skoda, VW, Dacia, Nissan, Audi, Opel, Ford, Fiat and Peugeot brands. Suzuki and Citroen did not show good results. Development in commercial vehicles...
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Das RentAuto: Volkswagen launched van rental in Czech Rep

June 3, 2015 | 04:12am CEToriginal
Passenger versions are offered as well. Possibilities of use, composition and age of the fleet, rental length, prices from CZK 1,000/day, mileage limit, insurance, branches, partner, website...
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BMW Group chose new Marketing Head in Czech Rep

June 2, 2015 | 04:16am CEToriginal
He will be responsible for promoting the BMW and Mini brands. It is a former O2 manager...
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Auto Esa upgraded its offer of guarantee service

June 1, 2015 | 11:41pm CEToriginal
Cooperation with a partner, service book, the scope of maintenance, safety glass marking, price of the product, customer savings, additional discounts, business expectations...
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Wustenrot expanded damage liability with indemnity limit of CZK 100/100 million in Czech Rep

June 1, 2015 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
The surcharge on insurance, accident insurance for children free of charge, additional insurance, a 30% bonus after two years, mobile application with data on maintenance and operation...
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Travel in style. Travel in space: Skoda launched global campaign for new Superb

June 1, 2015 | 02:47am CEToriginal
Author of the campaign, used communication channels, TV spot, Superb Combi and its sales...
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Michelin appointed new Sales Director for Central and North Europe

June 1, 2015 | 02:29am CEToriginal
He will be responsible for six countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The manager and his previous career, successor and his new job...
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SDA: 67 HEVs and 44 EVs registered in Czech Rep in April

May 31, 2015 | 11:26pm CEToriginal
A total of 247 vehicles powered by CNG and 129 cars by LPG were also added to the registry. Leaders of alternative drives…
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CSOB Leasing agreed to finance one Isuzu model in Czech Rep

May 29, 2015 | 04:39am CEToriginal
For now, it means dealer financing only, but the companies are leading talks on the products of customer financing. Former financial partner, dealer network...
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Czech Gas Association appointed new president

May 29, 2015 | 02:07am CEToriginal
The position has been occupied by an RWE manager again. Visions for the period 2015-2018, amendments to the statutes, increase in the number of vice-chairmen, change in the periodicity of the congress of CPS...
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Audi Now: Audi expanded offer of operating lease for consumers in Czech Rep

May 27, 2015 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
Other models and versions (4x4, CNG, automatic transmission), change of the lease length, two mileage limits, two amounts of deductible at insurance, prices from CZK 7,899 per month...
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Marketer of the Year 2014: Manager of Skoda Auto took main award

May 27, 2015 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
He received the award for successful marketing communication focused on digital marketing. The manager and his profile...
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