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Nexen Tire to invest over EUR 800 million in Czech Rep

June 24, 2014 | 12:22am CEToriginal
Start of the plant construction, production start, the gradual increase in tire production, the target capacity, HR...
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Hyundai: Czech car market fell by 10.5% y/y in January-May

June 24, 2014 | 12:15am CEToriginal
However, it grew according to statistics of registrations. Results of the Hyundai brand, the most desirable models...
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Citroën renewed campaign with Fantomas in Czech Rep

June 24, 2014 | 12:06am CEToriginal
The techno packets for CZK 1 were complemented by an offer of a repurchasing bonus for an old car. Models concerned...
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Code of Ethics: 17 Hyundai dealers in Czech Rep terminated dealer contract with distributor

June 23, 2014 | 12:02am CEToriginal
According to the dealer association, penalties for not signing the code made the business impossible. Statement of the law firm and Hyundai Motor Czech, the impeachment of President...
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Nissan and CEZ extend cooperation in development of e-mobility in Czech Rep

June 22, 2014 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
The carmaker will supply the energy company with fast charging stations from its European partner. Installation locations, timing, versatility of the stations, standards...
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LeasePlan Go: LeasePlan to focus on SME and sole traders with fleet to 10 cars

June 22, 2014 | 11:39pm CEToriginal
The first countries including the Czech Republic, specifications of operating lease, brands and models, prices, sales through the e-shop, microsite, competition, business plan, advertising campaign, client car rental...
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Antitrust office investigates Czech Car Importers Association for registrations

June 22, 2014 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
It happened on the initiative of Hyundai Motor Czech. SDA already contacted UOHS, which ‘sanctified’ the charging of part of statistics…
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Shelves with car parts fell in DHL warehouse in Czech Rep

June 22, 2014 | 11:16pm CEToriginal
The logistics company leased the hall from CTP. Location, no harm to health, the amount of material damage, alleged cause...
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Former Head of Regional Inspectorate of Czech Trade Inspection lodges complaint

June 22, 2014 | 11:03pm CEToriginal
The reason is his removal from office and inaction of his colleagues in the APR case. Reaction of the COI head Mojmir Bezecny and Minister Jan Mladek...
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Hyundai Motor to replace head of representation in Czech Rep

June 20, 2014 | 05:14am CEToriginal
He is leaving at the time of conflict of half of dealers with the distributor. His new job, the successor...
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One Volvo dealer ended in Czech Rep

June 20, 2014 | 05:03am CEToriginal
It is a company that tried to restore a dealership after the unsuccessful previous provider. The location, companies, property problems with the showroom...
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Dacia Picnic: Renault holds first meeting of Dacia owners in Czech Rep

June 19, 2014 | 11:42pm CEToriginal
The date, place, concept proved from abroad, tombola, the number of registered participants, microsite...
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Eighteen HEVs and nine EVs registered in Czech Rep in May 2014

June 19, 2014 | 04:00am CEToriginal
The registry also newly includes 74 vehicles powered by CNG and 102 cars on LPG. Leaders of alternative drive, the first Volvo and Mitsubishi hybrids...
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Head of Czech Trade Inspection dismissed Director of Inspectorate, who pointed out miscalculations of APR

June 19, 2014 | 03:30am CEToriginal
COI did not disclose its reason, as it is not related to this affair. Validation of the correctness of the imposed fine for Essox and calculation used in the control by a special commission...
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Autobond to open second Ford dealership in Czech Rep

June 18, 2014 | 10:56pm CEToriginal
Location, timing, history of the showroom, preparations for the flagship showroom of Ford Store, dealer situation in the region...
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Car sales in the EU rose by 4.5% in May

June 18, 2014 | 05:50am CEToriginal
It is the ninth month of growth. The increase was tempered by a fall in demand in Italy. The significant growth of Skoda and Dacia brands, comment and outlook of KPMG...
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Removal of DPF: CTIA carried out check of 80 service shops, half did not pass

June 18, 2014 | 05:36am CEToriginal
The initiator, the date, identified deficiencies, fines, administrative procedures, results in regions, problems with warranty and insurance, removal vs. exchange vs. restoration...
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AvtoVAZ to cut 20% of jobs in 2014

June 18, 2014 | 12:18am CEToriginal
This is almost twice more than the company originally anticipated. The reasons, drop into a loss, the new CEO...
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Lubomir Drasar and Pavel Krois sold Swell

June 17, 2014 | 12:18am CEToriginal
The new owner and his profile, the new headquarters, management changes, financial results in 2013, HR...
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Czech government approved investment agreement with Nexen Tire

June 16, 2014 | 11:51pm CEToriginal
Date of signature, the amount of investment and government incentives, location, HR, R&D centre, possible arrival of Nexen's suppliers...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Rep fell in m/m comparison in May 2014

June 16, 2014 | 11:41pm CEToriginal
While the prices of new cars were flat, used cars became cheaper. Prices of servicing and spare parts, detailed data, the annual development...
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New Mercedes-Benz dealership to be built in Czech Rep

June 16, 2014 | 06:36am CEToriginal
The investment will be carried out by one existing dealer. Location, partner, reasons, parameters of the sales and service centre, timing, HR...
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Hertz Lease appointed new Sales Director in Czech Rep

June 16, 2014 | 06:29am CEToriginal
He is a manager with 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, especially car sales...
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Sehnal: Slavia Pojistovna for sale, as well as other companies from SPGroup

June 16, 2014 | 06:13am CEToriginal
Slavia’s concentration on industry, property of citizens and liability risks, intentions of the company in car insurance...
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Arval introduced new products, services and innovations in Czech Rep

June 16, 2014 | 06:05am CEToriginal
Short-term car rental, unlimited spare vehicles, unlimited tires, a new system of insurance claims reporting, client portal My Arval...
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