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GAZ intends to meet production capacity in Russia by assembly of foreign cars

February 22, 2011 | 02:37am CEToriginal
After the agreement with Daimler, GAZ is negotiating with GM and Volkswagen. Skoda cars could thus be produced in Russia in a second plant...
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CCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel prices slightly changed in Czech Rep last week, flat in Slovakia

February 22, 2011 | 02:27am CEToriginal
Petrol sold at Czech filling stations became cheaper by 3 hellers, diesel became more expensive by 7 hellers. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
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Peugeot to introduce 308 facelift, 3008 Hybrid4 and one large model in 2011

February 21, 2011 | 06:08am CEToriginal
The Peugeot 308 in the e-HDI version with the start-stop system, the fate of the 407 Coupe, possible successor of 607, 508 Hybrid, demand for RCZ...
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Unions and Skoda Auto management has not agreed on wages yet

February 21, 2011 | 05:55am CEToriginal
Problematic issues concern the growth of wage rates and the introduction of a new business model with multiple shifts. Details of requirements and negotiations...
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Autofox celebrated second year on market, winning first clients outside Czech Rep

February 18, 2011 | 05:07am CEToriginal
Structure of the readers, increasing visit rate of the website Autofox.cz, the strengthening of news service from other countries in Central Europe...
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Car registration statistics in Czech Rep being distorted not only by re-exports, but also by dealers’ car registrations

February 18, 2011 | 04:51am CEToriginal
Carmakers are thus fighting for better placement of the brand or model in the registration rankings and making it difficult to objectively compare the sales...
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Honda recalls globally almost 700,000 cars

February 18, 2011 | 04:34am CEToriginal
The reason is the faulty component, which can cause engine stalling. Affected models and regions, the number of cars convened...
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Peugeot set Czech prices for 508, marketing immediately reduced them to CZK 508,000

February 18, 2011 | 04:22am CEToriginal
Technological innovations, version with the start-stop system, production and sales plans, offers for companies and consumers, presentations, Peugeot Lease...
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Auto Eder expands in Karlovy Vary Region

February 17, 2011 | 03:03am CEToriginal
The company will build a new showroom in Karlovy Vary and plans to enter another city. Details of the project, business results...
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Skoda Auto to expand operations in Mlada Boleslav, bought brownfield there

February 17, 2011 | 02:54am CEToriginal
The new land will reportedly be used for further expansion of the technology centre as Skoda wants to enter new segments...
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Guillaume Pelletreau became new commercial director of Infiniti Europe

February 17, 2011 | 02:42am CEToriginal
He replaced Philippe Saillard in office, who joined Nissan Sales CEE. The previous place of work of Pelletreau, new Infiniti models in 2011...
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Decrease in car sales in EU slowed to 1.4% in January

February 17, 2011 | 02:29am CEToriginal
In December 2010 the fall was 3.2% though. Results of the Volkswagen Group and its brand Skoda, comments and expectations of KPMG...
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CCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel more expensive in Czech Rep last week, prices flat in Slovakia

February 17, 2011 | 02:20am CEToriginal
Petrol became slightly more expensive at Czech filling stations, diesel went up vigorously. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
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Hyundai aims to boost sales in Czech Rep by more than 10% in 2011

February 16, 2011 | 05:52am CEToriginal
Other objectives and new products, date of the ix35 production transfer to the Czech Republic, a new global brand philosophy of Hyundai, supported by a new slogan...
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Production of VW New Small Family mini cars to begin in August, under brands Skoda and Seat in September

February 16, 2011 | 05:35am CEToriginal
Production plans, sales expectations, equipment versions, the expected price, start-up of a cheap sedan...
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Car prices in Czech Rep down by 0.1% m/m in January

February 16, 2011 | 05:19am CEToriginal
New cars remained on the December prices, used cars became cheaper. The prices of spare parts and repair works increased. Detailed information, including y/y comparison...
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EP approved CO2 levels for vans until 2020

February 16, 2011 | 05:04am CEToriginal
At the same time, MEPs have approved penalties for excessive emissions and bonuses for green cars. Details of the new legislation...
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Skoda Auto not to produce engines for mini cars from Bratislava

February 16, 2011 | 04:59am CEToriginal
According to previous assumptions, there should have been about 1,100 engines (1.0-litre V3) assembled in Mlada Boleslav a day, however, the production will be ensured by another group plant abroad...
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Hyundai in February: i20 with air conditioning for less than CZK 200,000 even without financing

February 16, 2011 | 04:42am CEToriginal
Hyundai i30 got a new edition of the Trikolor from CZK 279,900. Equipment details, the price for wagon...
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Till Oberworder moved from Czech Rep to Germany within Daimler

February 15, 2011 | 03:26am CEToriginal
In the management of Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic he was replaced by Florian Muller, who came from...
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Volkswagen to invest EUR 1 billion in Slovakia by 2015

February 15, 2011 | 02:39am CEToriginal
In contrast to recent five years, it is going to double the investment in the country. The money will go to technology, expanding the production of cars and components...
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Skoda Auto to change logo after 17 years, to present it in Geneva

February 14, 2011 | 03:23am CEToriginal
Dealers from around the world has already been informed. History of company car badges, details of the new logo...
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IIR holding E-mobility conference in Prague in late March

February 14, 2011 | 02:59am CEToriginal
The first annual event will focus on the development of e-mobility in the Czech Republic, pilot projects and visions, examples from abroad. The speakers...
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Unions at Skoda Auto refused draft of carmaker’s collective agreement

February 11, 2011 | 04:49am CEToriginal
The proposal is, according to unions, worse than in 2010. However, both the parties agree on some points. The new tactics...
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Leasing of movables in Czech Rep up in 2010 due to strong Q4, consumer credit down

February 11, 2011 | 04:34am CEToriginal
The number of contracts, financial and operational leasing, fleet management, the share of leasing of new and used cars...
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