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Pavel Kolar left Hyundai for LG Electronics, joined Fiat in spring

June 24, 2011 | 02:36am CEToriginal
After many years working at Sony and more than one-year engagement at Hyundai in Slovakia, he is now responsible within Czech representation of the Fiat Group for…
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Opel intends to strengthen dealer network in Czech Rep

June 24, 2011 | 02:29am CEToriginal
Currently, the carmaker has 23 brand dealers, who operate 32 showrooms. Plans for 2011 and 2012...
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Volkswagen considers assembly of Skoda A-Entry in Mexico

June 24, 2011 | 02:18am CEToriginal
It would be a fifth location. Development and supply tenders for the Octavia III were allegedly already completed. The supplying situation for the New Small Family...
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Saab does not have money to pay employees, trade unions threaten with bankruptcy

June 24, 2011 | 02:11am CEToriginal
One possible source of short-term financial resources is the sale of Saab real estates. Spyker Cars has recently changed its name to...
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Lasha Menabde left Fiat after 14 years

June 23, 2011 | 05:08am CEToriginal
He went through a number of positions in Europe, last time at Alfa Romeo and Lancia in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Menabde’s new job, his successor...
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Opel wants to increase sales by 40% in Czech Rep in 2011 and get 3% of market

June 23, 2011 | 05:00am CEToriginal
Record May, sales of individual models, novelties in 2011, estimated market development, the impact of re-exports, the low price level...
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AAA Auto: Guaranteed Loan proved good in Czech Rep after year, we will offer it in Slovakia as well

June 23, 2011 | 04:51am CEToriginal
Simultaneously, AAA Auto will take two more partners in the project. The nature and parameters of the leasing product, business results...
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Motortec opened first Czech joint showroom for brands of carmakers Fiat and Chrysler in Brno

June 23, 2011 | 04:44am CEToriginal
The company has thus focused all activities into one complex. Taking over of the Jeep dealership, investments, doubling its turnover by 2013...
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SkoFIN expects significant growth in operating leases in 2011 and 2012

June 23, 2011 | 04:36am CEToriginal
Results of 2010 (the number of new contracts, the volume of financing, product structure), including y/y comparison...
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Vemex wants to install 10 public CNG filling stations in Czech Rep by 2013

June 23, 2011 | 04:32am CEToriginal
Vemex is negotiating it with petrol stations and at the same time it wants to build filling equipment in companies. The next step is to make run the fleet on CNG…
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Fiat Group wants to introduce 34 new models by 2014

June 23, 2011 | 04:25am CEToriginal
The product offensive using a partnership with carmaker Chrysler began in 2011. New models, facelifts and limited editions...
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Toyota Boshoku to buy production of interior components from Polytec

June 22, 2011 | 02:47am CEToriginal
Therefore, the Japanese company will acquire better access to European carmakers through the acquisition of seven plants in Germany and Poland...
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Visteon to move part of production from Czech Republic to Hungary

June 22, 2011 | 02:26am CEToriginal
The nature of production for a French customer, the reasons for migration, changes in staffing...
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Czech Advertising Standards Council: Commercial for Toyota Auris HEV in Czech Rep was misleading

June 22, 2011 | 02:18am CEToriginal
The questionable commercial promoted the Auris HSD in spring although advertisements showed the price for the non-hybrid version...
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SkoFIN cancelled most fees, simplified approval process, innovated website and set up special loan

June 22, 2011 | 02:11am CEToriginal
The new website has got an online calculator, including the possibility of pre-approval. The company used MMS in the media campaign for the first time...
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Javurek: Sales of Volkswagen, Audi and Seat cars in Czech Rep in 2011 to grow at almost double-digit rate

June 21, 2011 | 05:56am CEToriginal
2010 results, plans and novelties for 2011, pressure on prices of new cars, new Seat showrooms...
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Range Rover Evoque should constitute 40% of Land Rover sales in Czech Rep in 2011

June 21, 2011 | 05:40am CEToriginal
The current status of orders, the expected proportion of 3D and 5D versions, plans and product news of Jaguar...
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Sixt continues in renewal of fleet of car rental with Seat brand in Czech Rep

June 21, 2011 | 05:34am CEToriginal
Even in 2011, the car rental will buy about 90 Seat cars, of which 50 have already been handed over in operation. Models and specifications...
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Simon Thomas to leave Nissan after 20 years

June 21, 2011 | 05:27am CEToriginal
He will be replaced on the post of the vice president of sales and marketing in Europe by Paul Willcox, who came from...
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Road and Motorway Directorate: Average age of cars on Czech roads is 7.5 years

June 21, 2011 | 05:21am CEToriginal
This value is comparable with developed countries of Western Europe. Details of the survey, including brands, emission standards, segments, fuel...
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Saab discussed sale and leaseback of real estate in Trollhattan last weekend

June 21, 2011 | 05:18am CEToriginal
However, the Swedish plant will still not start production at least till the end of June. Details of negotiations with suppliers and real estate company Hemfosa...
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Auto-plus: Free service voucher for VW, Audi and Seat used cars with funding from SkoFIN

June 21, 2011 | 05:11am CEToriginal
Maximum age of the vehicle, the value and possibilities of using the voucher, the validity of the offer, possibility of combination with the financing Light...
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CCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel cheaper in Czech Rep last week, prices stagnated in Slovakia

June 21, 2011 | 05:04am CEToriginal
Petrol and diesel sold at Czech filling stations became cheaper by 12 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
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GE Money Auto wants to defend primacy in used cars and enhance its position in new cars in 2011

June 20, 2011 | 02:52am CEToriginal
The number of new contracts in 2010 and expected growth in the years 2011 and 2012, the share of captive/branded financing in the Czech Republic...
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Sales of new cars in EU rose by 7.1% in May

June 20, 2011 | 02:47am CEToriginal
After five months of 2011, sales show a drop of 0.8%. Results of individual countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, KPMG's outlook...
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