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2016 Bratislava Motor Show: 39 brands to introduce over 60 Slovak premieres

April 14, 2016 | 11:50pm CEToriginal
The affected brands and models including concept cars, exhibitors not only from Slovakia, Exclusive Salon, test drives, a competition for the lease of the BMW and Mini cars, the balance of 2015...
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GE Capital appointed new head of leasing division in Czech Rep

April 14, 2016 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
He is a manager of Raiffeisen, who has experience from several international companies. The former and new Managing Director of GE Money Leasing...
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Barthes: Most Nissan dealers in Central Europe to have EV license by 2017

April 14, 2016 | 11:28pm CEToriginal
The current situation in Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia, Leaf 30 kWh with longer range, warranty, pricing, financing, sales results in 2015...
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In Thrall to Jaguar: Jaguar and Albion Cars hold exhibition of historical and contemporary models in Czech Rep

April 14, 2016 | 11:12pm CEToriginal
Location, dates, test drives not only with the new F-Pace SUV, graceful ride, competition for a Jaguar for a week and a diamond...
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Motopujcovna Barth: Motocentrum Barth opened motorcycles and scooters rental

April 13, 2016 | 11:44pm CEToriginal
The fleet, prices, remission of rent in case of a subsequent purchase, expansion of camper van rental, handover of Peugeot cars to finalists of Czech Miss 2016, Barth Run Velka Pardubicka, websites...
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Tesla has first recall on Model X

April 13, 2016 | 11:14pm CEToriginal
Details of the problem, manifesting after stress tests in the EU, the affected component and its supplier, the number of cars, correction details...
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Sales of cars and vans in Russia fell by 10% in March

April 13, 2016 | 11:03pm CEToriginal
Deceleration of the decline pace, results in Q1, demand for Skoda cars, AEB's comment...
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PSA reduces financial activities in Eastern Europe

April 13, 2016 | 01:09am CEToriginal
By contrast, it is creating joint ventures in Western Europe. The affected countries and partners, sale of Banque PSA Finance branches in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, timing...
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PSA tranfers distribution to private importers in some countries in Europe

April 13, 2016 | 12:55am CEToriginal
Affected countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, new distribution partners and their profile, timing, HR...
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Dieselgate: Volkswagen to recall 160,000 VW and Skoda cars later

April 12, 2016 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
The first software update has increased the consumption. In contrast, repairs of Audi and Seat cars are already in progress. Affected models and engines...
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Push to Pass: PSA unveiled new strategy by 2021

April 12, 2016 | 11:19pm CEToriginal
The company has also changed its name and innovated the logo. Financial and product goals, PHEVs and EVs, mobile connection, autonomous vehicles...
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Yanfeng Automotive Interiors to build second plant in Czech Rep

April 12, 2016 | 03:05am CEToriginal
Location, size, HR, timing, products, recruitment for the 91st plant of a joint venture between Johnson Controls and SAIC, the expansion of the first Czech factory in Zatec, clients, management…
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Sauto.cz introduced labelling system in car advertisements

April 12, 2016 | 02:52am CEToriginal
Details and goals of the new feature, the accentuation of not only extra equipment, the current portal offer, attendance, partners...
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Management and unions of Volkswagen to develop joint strategy

April 11, 2016 | 11:31pm CEToriginal
The package of measures aiming to maintain production and employment in Germany, discussion regarding compensation for managers…
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Jahn (AutoSAP): Automakers and suppliers in Czech Rep prepare national fair of passenger and commercial vehicles

April 10, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
A new concept, location, timing, partners, previous exhibitions Autosalon and Autotec joined together, several-year-long outage...
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Forests of the Czech Republic to expand fleet, to reduce the use of private vehicles

April 10, 2016 | 11:47pm CEToriginal
Profile of the fleet, delivery of Skoda and VW vehicles in 2015, prices, renewal plan by 2018, the upcoming tenders for 2016 not only for their own use...
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AutoNaOperak.cz: Another operating lease broker arose in Czech Rep

April 10, 2016 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
The author of the project, offered and upcoming car brands, partners, the offer of new and stock cars, the length of a long-term lease...
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Dieselgate: One third of German countries ask for increase in excise tax on diesel

April 10, 2016 | 11:25pm CEToriginal
Furthermore, they demand speed reduction in cities and quotas on EVs for automakers. The federal countries concerned, the current fuel tax in Germany and the Czech Republic...
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CzechBus 2016: Incheba has applications and bookings from more than 10 bus makers

April 8, 2016 | 01:45am CEToriginal
Interested companies, other exhibitors, negotiations, dates of the sixth year, the balance of 2015 (area, exhibitors and visitors), auspices...
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Skoda Auto further increased offer on wages

April 8, 2016 | 01:21am CEToriginal
Draft by the carmaker, negative reactions of unions, request to the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs to establish an intermediary, comments by both sides...
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Dieselgate: German tests apparently showed that emissions were faked by Volkswagen only

April 8, 2016 | 01:14am CEToriginal
KBA tests revealed inconsistencies also on cars of other brands, but they fluctuated within the limits stipulated by law. Publication of the report...
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Auto1.com traded over 150,000 used cars in 2015

April 7, 2016 | 02:49am CEToriginal
Profile of the wholesale e-shop, B2B clients, logistics and financial partners, storage, app, purchase without risk, founders and investors of the start-up, international expansion, branch for the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
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Czech Rep aims to attract more automotive companies from USA

April 7, 2016 | 12:37am CEToriginal
The tour of CzechInvest, locations (motor show, congress), timing, microsite CzechAutomotive.org, the delegation participants, investments by US firms in 2015...
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New Nissan dealership opened in Czech Rep

April 7, 2016 | 12:22am CEToriginal
Location, company and its other activities, size of the showroom, certification for electric cars, website, previous dealer in the city...
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Louda Auto chose brands for its new branch in Czech Rep

April 6, 2016 | 02:39am CEToriginal
Location, the brands concerned, HR, scheduled opening of the showrooms, dealer situation in the region...
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