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Strasil: Sales of VW, Audi and Seat cars in Czech Rep to rise by double-digit pace in 2014

December 30, 2014 | 10:59pm CEToriginal
The Volkswagen Passat B8 (technologies, assistance systems, LED lights, TDI EU6 without AdBlue), special offer by SkoFIN, faster introduction of new technologies into the Volkswagen Group models...
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Rolls-Royce renewed authorized service shop in Austria after four years

December 29, 2014 | 11:31pm CEToriginal
BMW dealership owned by the carmaker has been commissioned to provide maintainance, repair and after-sales services for clients from CEE. The company, location, sales license, previous partner...
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Iveco Bus in talks about construction of test track in Czech Rep

December 29, 2014 | 11:11pm CEToriginal
Feasibility study, practical options, rezoning, negotiations with Vysoke Myto and the local aero club...
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ACR Auto opened new showroom in Czech Rep

December 29, 2014 | 12:09am CEToriginal
Location, brand, expansion of the product portfolio, changes in the asset structure, the sale of one showroom, business results of a dealerships group of several brands...
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Daimler expanded its operating lease offer for consumers in Czech Rep

December 28, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
The pilot project, the affected models, leasing company, credit Comfort with increased final payment including branded insurance, examples and prices...
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New legislation to reduce fraud with used cars in Czech Rep and to clean out register

December 28, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
Cancellation of semi-transfers, changes in deposited license plates, timing, impact on used car shops, recording the history of vehicles including the state of odometer...
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SDA: 56 HEVs and 26 EVs registered in Czech Rep in November

December 28, 2014 | 11:37pm CEToriginal
There were 185 CNG vehicles and 196 LPG vehicles newly added to the registry. Leaders of alternative drives, another electric Nissan, results in the first 11 months...
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GE Capital to rename former Czech branch of VB Leasing

December 22, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
Completion of the transaction, the new name, timing, possible synergies within GE Money Bank, reductions in authorized capital of VB Leasing CZ...
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Prague Public Transport Company cancelled tender for 100 cars

December 22, 2014 | 11:43pm CEToriginal
It happened not long after there had been a change in the position of the Mayor of the Czech capital. Declared reasons...
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Contribution for uninsured vehicles to be cancelled in Czech Rep

December 22, 2014 | 11:32pm CEToriginal
Corresponding amendment to the law has been signed by President. Timing...
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Koide (TPCA): Mini segment in Europe to grow by 3% in 2015

December 22, 2014 | 04:43am CEToriginal
Growth resumption after four years of decline, the current production of TPCA, production growth plan in Kolin, suppliers mainly from the Czech Republic and Poland...
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Nissan suspended sales of some models in Russia

December 22, 2014 | 04:33am CEToriginal
Repricing cars, the reaction of customers, plan to increase market share, increase in production capacity in the country, the impact on suppliers...
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Spyker declared bankruptcy, but its founder aims to recover brand again

December 22, 2014 | 12:25am CEToriginal
Everything will depend on the bankruptcy trustee and candidates for assets. The plan of the former owner of Saab and F1 stall to focus on EVs...
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LMC Automotive improved outlook for car sales in US for 2014 and 2015

December 22, 2014 | 12:19am CEToriginal
The original and the new forecast, results in November and the outlook for December, a comment by J.D. Power...
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GM, Audi, Jaguar Land Rover temporarily stopped selling cars in Russia

December 19, 2014 | 02:47am CEToriginal
Other carmakers, including Volkswagen and Skoda, are monitoring and evaluating the situation. The fall of the Russian currency...
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Senate approved abolition of allowance for uninsured vehicles in Czech Rep

December 19, 2014 | 02:38am CEToriginal
The future of the contribution will now be decided by the president. Timing...
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TPCA reduced production outlook for 2015, to dismiss hundreds of agency workers

December 17, 2014 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
Earlier revision of the production plan for 2014, a change in the shift system, HR, timing, outplacement details...
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Insurance companies in Czech Rep to further increase price of damage liability in 2015

December 17, 2014 | 11:22pm CEToriginal
It will rather be a single-digit than a double-digit growth in rates. The situation at Allianz, Uniqa, Ceska pojistovna, CSOB, Kooperativa, Wustenrot, Generali, Slavia and CPP...
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Antitrust authority withdrew fine for Krodos Bus in Czech Rep

December 17, 2014 | 11:09pm CEToriginal
The Office, however, will continue to inquire into the tender for the supply of intercity buses. The investigated requirements in the specifications, the supplier of Iveco buses...
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Uni Gasket to expand production in Europe

December 17, 2014 | 12:27am CEToriginal
Transfer of production from Italy to Eastern Europe, planned production in Central Europe, a joint venture, products and clients...
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AutoBinck chose new CEO

December 17, 2014 | 12:13am CEToriginal
Tim Tozer, who went to GM, left the company a year ago. The new CEO of AutoBinck previously worked outside the automotive industry...
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Car sales in EU up by 1.4% in November, more in new member states

December 16, 2014 | 11:52pm CEToriginal
The market was growing for 15 months in a row. Registrations in the first 11 months, a decline in Germany and France, the results of the Volkswagen Group, a comment and view of KPMG...
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Car of the Year 2015: Jury selected seven candidates for European Car of the Year

December 16, 2014 | 11:32pm CEToriginal
These are representatives of the Volkswagen, PSA, Nissan, Ford, Daimler, BMW and Renault carmakers. Two sports cars eliminated from the nomination...
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Karasek: Tatra is looking for new and alternative suppliers

December 16, 2014 | 12:07am CEToriginal
Reasons, production plan, the second phase of restructuring, a new action plan, investments, HR, products and projects, Phoenix Euro 6...
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Forests of Czech Republic to restore half of fleet

December 15, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
The size, structure and age of the fleet, details of the tenders, the new car fleet concept, problems with contracts in recent years...
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