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Fastbox to offer certified EV servicing in Czech Rep, just under negotiation with Bosch

November 25, 2010 | 04:44am CEToriginal
At the same time, the company is preparing EV financing; several leasing companies have already expressed interest. Expected sales...
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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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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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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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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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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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Unions of Bosch Diesel’s Czech plant want higher wage growth in 2011

November 4, 2010 | 06:00am CEToriginal
Employees also require changing the shift model with regard to time off or increasing premiums. Details of the requirements, the economic results for 2009...
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Jaroslav Srol started Isuzu Trucks representation in Czech Rep, now given same task in Slovakia

November 3, 2010 | 05:36am CEToriginal
Antonin Ruzicka became new general manager of Isuzu Trucks Czech Republic, who previously worked in...
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Continental and Schaeffler merger to be possibly delayed by tax claims of U.S. against Schaeffler’s major owner

November 2, 2010 | 01:50am CEToriginal
While the earliest possible date of the merger has been the end of 2011 so far, now it is...
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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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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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Honda to recall 528,000 cars to garages, mostly in USA

October 26, 2010 | 02:26am CEToriginal
It is caused by problems of brake cylinder’s rubber gaskets, which are supplied by a Japanese company co-owned by Toyota Motor...
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VVA 2010: Swell holding conference on car prototypes in Hradec Kralove in mid November

October 26, 2010 | 01:00am CEToriginal
The event is called Prototypes: From Virtuality to Reality. Experience with specific projects and innovations in the field will be presented by...
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Czech Top 100: Revenues of TPCA, Lucas Variety, Denso and Dura Automotive up in 2009

October 19, 2010 | 03:26am CEToriginal
Some companies experienced a slight decline in turnover, some in the tens of per cent. Details of a chart of revenues and exports of manufacturing and sales companies...
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Ford possibly aiming to reduce stake in Mazda

October 18, 2010 | 12:39am CEToriginal
Of the current 11% Ford plans to cut the share below 3%. Potential candidates, share’s value, term of decisions...
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Giant factory complex in Brandys nad Labem rent to Continental bought by large real estate investor in auction

October 14, 2010 | 03:33am CEToriginal
The investor paid 20% above the reserve price for the premises and 30% below the estimated market price. Name of the new owner, reserve and the purchase price, recovery of investment...
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IIR holds professional conference HR Forum 2010 in Prague in December

October 14, 2010 | 02:48am CEToriginal
The thirteenth year of the event has a separate block of finance and production. Speakers at the conference will be representatives of insurance companies and companies from the automotive industry too...
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ArcelorMittal considers building new steel plant in Czech Rep

October 13, 2010 | 03:49am CEToriginal
The reason for this investment is the company’s aim to become more economic and environmental in its operation. Locality, decision date, the amount of investment, the current volume of production...
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PARIS: Nissan wants to double number of dealerships in Czech Rep by 2011

October 12, 2010 | 02:19am CEToriginal
The number of outlets is expected to return to the level before 2005. Details of the dealer strategy...
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Thermolast insolvent, company's management submitted proposal earlier than workers

October 12, 2010 | 01:31am CEToriginal
The company lost four major clients due to financial problems. The amount of debt, creditors, customers, assets attractive for investors...
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Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia offer autumn car inspection for CZK 199/EUR 7 in Czech Rep and Slovakia by end of November

October 12, 2010 | 12:30am CEToriginal
Discounts on selected parts and accessories, discounted prices of winter tires, inspection extended by car diagnostics, three coupons...
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Seat winter service offer: Car inspection for CZK 99, discounts on spare parts, accessories and tires

October 11, 2010 | 11:52pm CEToriginal
In the case of fault detection and car repair, the inspection is then free of charge. Parts, accessories and tires included in the offer...
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Grupo Antolin to move production into new plant in Czech Rep

October 11, 2010 | 05:22am CEToriginal
The reason is to eliminate the threat of flooding but also the acquisition of new orders. The new location, time schedule of the moving, staff question...
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New Ford showroom being built in Czech Rep, to be opened by carmaker’s existing partner

October 11, 2010 | 04:57am CEToriginal
The company’s name and its history, dates of construction and opening of the showroom, location and dealer situation in the region...
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Benteler carried out production reorganization in Czech Rep in connection with Hydro Automotive Structures acquisition

October 6, 2010 | 03:36am CEToriginal
The company closed one of its factory and moved the production to another one, which meant the release of several dozen employees...
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