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Volkswagen began selling EVs in Czech Rep

April 7, 2014 | 02:44am CEToriginal
The first model VW e-Up, bodywork, prices, equipment, above-standard mobility guarantees/services, a replacement car with internal combustion engine free of charge, two dealers in the Czech market...
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Czech Trade Inspection checks three more instalment companies

April 7, 2014 | 02:36am CEToriginal
One of them is allegedly GE Money Auto. At the same time the inspection verifies their checks since 2013. Details, the number of Essox contracts with the wrong APR...
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Insurance companies to acquire data from vehicle registry in Czech Rep daily

April 7, 2014 | 02:26am CEToriginal
In 2013, they gained the data with delay, which could lead to unjustified demands for payment of liability insurance form former car owners. The new system, timing...
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Ideal Automotive to expand production in Czech Rep

April 4, 2014 | 12:17am CEToriginal
Location, new hall, developer, timing, HR, new products, 15 years of the company in the Czech Republic, three factories operated...
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Volvo chose new dealers in two cities in Czech Rep

April 4, 2014 | 12:01am CEToriginal
Those will build showrooms by the new Volvo Retail Experience standards in two year’s time. Locations, companies and their profile...
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Equa Bank entered car financing in Czech Rep

April 3, 2014 | 11:51pm CEToriginal
It aims to attack the expensive loans in used car shops. Credit AutoPujcka on used cars, credit parameters and interests, savings, market research, promotion...
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Dajbych became Jaguar dealer

April 3, 2014 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
At the same time, the company opened its second Land Rover dealership in the Czech Republic. Location of the showroom, services, including pick-up service and body repairs without painting...
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Lukoil to open Zabka food stores at filling stations in Czech Rep

April 3, 2014 | 11:24pm CEToriginal
Experience from Belgium and Poland, the concept of cooperation with Tesco, the first licensed shops, assortment and prices, Billa-Jet cooperation in Austria...
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Arval gained new client of Wurth Group in Czech Rep

April 2, 2014 | 11:52pm CEToriginal
Profile of the company, transition to operational lease, leaseback enforcement, fleet size, vehicle brands...
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Slavia began offering damage liability with additional insurance of civil liability

April 2, 2014 | 11:22pm CEToriginal
It responds to the new Civil Code, which strengthens the legal status of victims. Indemnity limits...
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Car sales in Germany rose by 5.4% in March

April 2, 2014 | 11:10pm CEToriginal
Growth was driven by premium brands, SUVs and EVs. Porsche did not show good results. Production growth, positive development in France, Spain and Italy...
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Chevrolet dealers in France sued GM for leaving Europe

April 2, 2014 | 12:41am CEToriginal
They do not like the conditions of termination of dealer agreements. Compensation for prior investments, a decline in value of companies and stocks cars...
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Continental recorded changes in marketing in Central Europe

April 2, 2014 | 12:32am CEToriginal
Iva Subrtova moved to another department, the new marketing manager for the Czech Republic and Slovakia is...
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Home Credit: Court to decide on correct calculation of APR

April 2, 2014 | 12:21am CEToriginal
In the event of failure, the company does not intend to claim potential damages to the state. However, Home Credit reportedly changed the method of calculating the APR two years ago...
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Toyota Motor to reorganize distribution in Central Europe

April 1, 2014 | 12:03am CEToriginal
Acquisition of the importer in Hungary, the new headquarters for Central Europe, narrowing of the national representations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, synergies, HR, timing...
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Roman Prorok became new client ombudsman at AAA Auto

March 31, 2014 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
He comes to the used car dealer from the state administration, while his predecessor Milan Smutny is heading for it...
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Kia to have new PR Manager in Czech Rep

March 31, 2014 | 11:25pm CEToriginal
It will be a person with more than 10 years of experience in the automotive industry. Katerina Vokounova is leaving...
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COI: Some credit companies in Czech Rep erred in calculating APR and instalments

March 31, 2014 | 11:15pm CEToriginal
According to the inspection, these are Essox and Home Credit. The fine, response of the companies, possible compensation, recommended procedure to the clients, working team of MPO...
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SmithNovak holds conference Depreciation in Prague on April 24

March 31, 2014 | 11:03pm CEToriginal
Major topics; speakers from Mercedes-Benz Ford, Allianz, Generali, Auto Jarov, Iris Ident, Deloitte, Bosch, Auto Kelly; price, 30% discount for Autofox readers...
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One manager to leave Slovak representation of Honda Motor after 16 years

March 31, 2014 | 12:55am CEToriginal
This personal change is related to a new distribution strategy and creation of the headquarters for Central Europe. Manager, position, timing...
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BMW X7: Carmaker to produce large SUV with three rows of seats

March 31, 2014 | 12:42am CEToriginal
Location, investment amount, timing, HR, SUV market by LMC Automotive, BMW X5 eDrive Plug-in Hybrid, BMW sales plan in 2014...
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Skoda Auto and unions concluded collective bargaining, contract wages in Czech Rep to rise by 2%

March 31, 2014 | 12:28am CEToriginal
Agreement on wages for one year, real wage increase, a lump sum payment, a variable bonus for the results of 2013...
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GM to produce Buick cars in Europe, instead of Chevrolet cars

March 31, 2014 | 12:16am CEToriginal
Location, Opel departure from the Chinese market, the reasons, timing, investment of EUR 245 million in the production of the new model in Russelsheim...
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Peugeot implements Czech language in cars

March 27, 2014 | 11:01pm CEToriginal
The first models with a dashboard system (including navigation) communicating in Czech, the second-generation touch screen allowing the use of the Czech language...
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Unions: Skoda Auto proposes wage increases below inflation

March 27, 2014 | 10:53pm CEToriginal
If the unions do not agree with the carmaker by the end of March, they will announce a strike alert and take the attitude of passive resistance...
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