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Jiri Kaluzik to leave Gumotex, both in terms of property and personnel matters

May 30, 2016 | 12:17am CEToriginal
Timing, prepared management model, shareholder history, financial results in 2015, the new director of the Automotive Division since 2015, the future direction of Kaluzik...
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One manager left Czech representation of BMW Group

May 29, 2016 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
She held the position for several years, being responsible for three brands. At present, the automaker is selecting her successor. Temporary successor...
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Sales of Skoda cars rose by 5.6% in April

May 29, 2016 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
It is the fifth month of growth in a row, driven by increased demand in major markets in Europe and China. Growth in Russia and Ukraine, the interest in various models...
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Tukas Group announced upcoming brands, to double dealer portfolio

May 27, 2016 | 03:54am CEToriginal
Brands concerned, showroom locations, recruitment of new employees for sales and service, suspension of operation of a filling station...
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Barth motorcycle rental expanded fleet

May 26, 2016 | 11:47pm CEToriginal
In addition to Yamaha and Triumph, there is now a third brand as well. Offered models, prices, the launch of a separate website...
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Ceska zbrojovka increased automotive production by 7% in 2015

May 26, 2016 | 11:35pm CEToriginal
Plan for the year 2016, production of aluminium fittings for HVAC systems, new orders from Europe and North America, expansion machinery equipment, participation in trade fairs...
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PSA to build engine plant in Central Europe

May 26, 2016 | 12:29am CEToriginal
Location, produced aggregates, strategy in drives, the end of diesel-electric hybrids, model offensive by 2021...
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Toyota and Uber agreed on ridesharing collaboration

May 25, 2016 | 11:51pm CEToriginal
At the same time, Toyota Financial Services together with one investment fund aim to invest in this expanding taxi platform. Leasing offers, fleet program, details...
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e-CMP: PSA and Dongfeng to develop platform for EVs of B and C-segments

May 25, 2016 | 11:22pm CEToriginal
Timing, brands concerned, agreement on HR (temporary replacement of employees, procedure sharing), a new medium-term plan for the JV in China...
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Global Automotive Components and Supliers 2016: Five companies from Czech Rep to be presented there

May 25, 2016 | 05:39am CEToriginal
These include Ceska zbrojovka/CZ-Auto and Tomatex Otrokovice. Location, dates, list, expected turnout of visitors...
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Alcar made changes in logistics in Central Europe

May 25, 2016 | 12:32am CEToriginal
Closure of one warehouse, supplying two countries from one place, the impact on delivery times for B2B clients, annual sales of the wheels of seven brands...
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US began to investigate Volkswagen for patents associated with HEVs

May 25, 2016 | 12:21am CEToriginal
The complaint was filed by US company Paice, which had previously led a similar dispute with Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor. Group brands concerned, the requirement of Paice...
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AutoBinck started selling cars via Internet

May 23, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
The first country, brands and models concerned, target group, purchase details, evaluation of the pilot operation, extension of the service, e-shop for spare parts...
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Safarcik: Nissan to introduce new sales concept of commercial vehicles in Czech Rep

May 23, 2016 | 11:45pm CEToriginal
Details, sales performance in the years 2015-2016, the modernization of the dealer network, vacant sites, licence for EVs, expansion of replacement car fleet, involvement in the e-Sumava project...
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Dieselgate: Germany allegedly discovered software for emissions handling in some FCA models

May 23, 2016 | 11:28pm CEToriginal
Reactions of the automaker and stock exchange, the alleged results of the KBA investigation, a threat of banning sales of cars in the country, analysts' comment...
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Scania started to supply service centres in Czech Rep and Slovakia with spare parts also on weekends

May 22, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
The improved logistics in cooperation with partners, shortened working hours of weekend repairs for trucks and buses, the specific situation in the Czech and Slovak service centres…
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RCI Banque changed corporate identity, including commercial name, logo and website

May 22, 2016 | 11:39pm CEToriginal
Details, business results of Czech and Slovak branches in 2015, new financial products in 2016, an online calculator of instalments...
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GM to indemnify customers in North America due to overrated consumption data

May 22, 2016 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
The countries concerned, models and the number of cars, the amount of deviation, justification, the amount and form of compensation, the impact on the financial results, the request from the EPA...
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Volkswagen agreed with unions in Germany on new collective agreement

May 22, 2016 | 10:07pm CEToriginal
The agreement covers about 120,000 employees of factories in the west of the country. Validity, wage increases in two phases, an extension of part-time employment, bonuses for 2015...
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Dieselgate: Germany discovered high CO2 emissions in more than half of vehicles tested

May 22, 2016 | 09:52pm CEToriginal
Ministry of Transport, however, did not disclose the relevant models. The publication of a comprehensive report, the result of a meeting with Opel, cancelled meeting with FCA...
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One plant of Ideal Automotive in Czech Rep hit by fire

May 20, 2016 | 03:19am CEToriginal
Nobody was injured. Location, the facility and its equipment, the cause of the fire, the extent and amount of damage...
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Dieselgate: Germany has doubts about Opel emissions system

May 20, 2016 | 03:04am CEToriginal
The affected models, government deadline for the provision of technical information, reaction of the carmaker...
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Suzuki Motor acknowledged irregularities in testing of emissions and consumption

May 19, 2016 | 10:49pm CEToriginal
According to the Department of Transportation, Mitsubishi and Suzuki are the only carmakers that used incorrect measurement methods in Japan. The Suzuki car models concerned and their number...
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Stromcek: Slovakia is close to large investment

May 19, 2016 | 12:10am CEToriginal
It concerns a supplier of Jaguar Land Rover, which will build a factory in the country. The amount of investment, plant location, HR…
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CzechInvest: Several Chinese industrial companies consider expansion into Europe, interested in Czech Rep

May 18, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
CzechInvest's mission focused on the automotive industry and other industries, locations, timing...
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