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Toyoda Gosei to expand production in Europe, including Czech Rep

May 10, 2011 | 11:22pm CEToriginal
The company plans to extend one hall and install new lines in the Czech plant. The nature of production, customers, details of investments...
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Kia expanded dealer network in Czech Rep for new partner - Auto Duba

May 10, 2011 | 11:09pm CEToriginal
Autocentrum Duba has thus expanded its brand portfolio by the fourth brand, in the former showroom of Nissan. Sales plans for the years 2011-2014...
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Klaus Huttelmaier to be responsible for sales of Bosch Group in Czech Rep, Slovakia, Austria and across CEE

May 10, 2011 | 10:55pm CEToriginal
He will replace Karl Strobel on the positions, who will after 28 years in the Bosch Group...
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Promet bought Tawesco subsidiary from Tatra

May 10, 2011 | 10:39pm CEToriginal
Profile of both companies, including customers, the reasons for the transaction from the perspective of Tatra and Promet, a consulting company in the acquisition...
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Production of Toyota likely to return to its normal state in August

May 10, 2011 | 10:05pm CEToriginal
It is two or three months earlier than it was expected. The reason is stabilization of the parts supplies in Japan...
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QBE launched micro sites for GAP insurance products in Czech Rep

May 10, 2011 | 03:51am CEToriginal
Websites of Eurogap.cz and Leasegap.cz allow online calculation of premiums, or user account creation...
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Leasing of movables in Czech Rep grew by 20.9% in Q1, thanks to photovoltaic energy

May 10, 2011 | 03:44am CEToriginal
The number of contracts, financial and operational leasing, fleet management, the share of new and used cars leasing, consumer loans...
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Hyundai Motor prepares third shift launch in Czech Rep, having increased production at its mill of parts

May 10, 2011 | 03:38am CEToriginal
The factory put its second pressing machine into operation, which will enable to double the production capacity. Technology supplier...
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CCS: Price of petrol climbed to its historic high in Czech Rep

May 10, 2011 | 03:30am CEToriginal
On the contrary, diesel became cheaper at the Czech filling stations last week. Fuel went up in Slovakia...
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Continental expands in Asia, to buy tire production from Modi

May 9, 2011 | 02:51am CEToriginal
After completion of the transaction Modi Tyres will provide production of passenger and commercial tires for the Indian market...
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Hertz car rental expanded fleet of Seat cars in Czech Rep

May 6, 2011 | 02:57am CEToriginal
The company used to change 20 cars each year but decided to change 25 cars in 2011. The chosen model and specification...
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Employees to be again represented by Jaroslav Povsik and Jan Miller in supervisory board of Skoda Auto

May 6, 2011 | 02:42am CEToriginal
There are 80% of unionized employees in the Czech carmaker. Details of the April elections of trade unions...
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Nissan holds spring service campaign by end of June

May 6, 2011 | 02:32am CEToriginal
Price of the inspection, advantageous air conditioning maintenance, reduced price for spare parts and accessories, benefits for owners of older cars...
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SDA, importers: Re-exporting cars within EU is legitimate and economically justified behavior

May 5, 2011 | 07:59am CEToriginal
In addition, Hyundai allegedly re-exports cars as well. ACEA and the EC work with the first car registrations. The price war in the segment of smaller models in the Czech Republic...
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AGC Automotive to expand in aftermarket in Czech Rep

May 5, 2011 | 02:19am CEToriginal
Its subsidiary is building a network of installation centres of car glass; moreover, it also operates a mobile glazing unit. The growth of the branch network...
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Tölgyesi (LeasePlan): Operating lease market in Czech Rep to rise by up to 5% in 2011

May 5, 2011 | 01:59am CEToriginal
It should follow in a recovery in H2 2010. LeasePlan managed to reverse the earlier decline in the share of new contracts and since then it has been growing...
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Sales of new cars in Czech Rep down by 3.2% in April, sales of LCVs by 0.5%

May 5, 2011 | 01:51am CEToriginal
Demand for trucks and buses rose by double-digit pace. Results in January-April 2011...
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Barum Continental raised tire prices by up to 10% as of May

May 5, 2011 | 01:33am CEToriginal
The change in the price list affected passenger and light commercial tire brands of the Continental Group. Price increases of the summer and winter tires...
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KBC Autolease’s fleet in Europe larger by 6.8% in 2010

May 5, 2011 | 01:21am CEToriginal
All the countries of Central Europe, namely Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland contributed to the result. Results of 2010...
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Denso probably decided to invest in expansion of car air-conditioner production in Czech Rep

May 4, 2011 | 05:33am CEToriginal
It is signalled by the planned investments of two subsidiaries. Denso has not confirmed the investment...
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Hyundai Motor Czech wants to secede from Car Importers Association

May 4, 2011 | 05:16am CEToriginal
The reason is the passivity of SDA on the issue of re-exports. Hyundai has allegedly surpassed Ford and Volkswagen in the sales of new cars in the Czech Republic. Reaction of SDA...
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Renault wants to triple Business Center network in Czech Rep in future

May 4, 2011 | 05:10am CEToriginal
These dealerships, specialized in LCVs, must meet a number of specific standards though. Current state of the concessionary network...
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CEZ and partners to install over 50 charging stations for EVs by end of 2011

May 4, 2011 | 04:51am CEToriginal
AIG/Lincoln, ECE, Ikea, McDonald's, Orco, Segece, Tesco, Kaufland, TNT Express, Vinci Park and two municipalities will install stations, and some will purchase EVs...
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Growth in car sales in Germany slowed sharply in April

May 4, 2011 | 04:40am CEToriginal
While sales in March rose by 11%, they went up by only 2.6% in April. Production and export of German carmakers in April...
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Auto Esa withdrew suit on SOVA association due to alleged negative campaign

May 4, 2011 | 04:22am CEToriginal
The fraud, according to SOVA, could have been planned by dealers of Globus Car with purchasers Auto Esa, which knew each other from another used car shop…
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