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Honeywell to expand its R&D centre in Czech Rep

January 14, 2014 | 12:53am CEToriginal
Location, developer, investments, a new laboratory for testing car brakes, opening...
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All 4 Megane: Renault and RCI Financial prepared new credit product for Megane facelift in Czech Rep

January 14, 2014 | 12:31am CEToriginal
The product offers four advantages not only in the field of insurance. Rates, target group, the validity of the offer...
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Production at Czech plant of Toyota and PSA down by 13.9 % in 2013

January 14, 2014 | 12:06am CEToriginal
Demand for individual models, body versions, transmissions, exterior colours...
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Fukoku expands to Europe, to build plant in Czech Rep

January 13, 2014 | 12:26am CEToriginal
The company will also strengthen in North America by building a factory in Mexico. Details of investments of this largest manufacturer of windshield wiper blades...
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Turnover of Porsche Inter Auto down at moderate growth in car sales in Czech Rep in 2013

January 13, 2014 | 12:03am CEToriginal
Demand for new and used cars, demand for individual brands Skoda, VW, Audi, Porsche and Bentley, the outlook for 2014...
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Auto IN became first dealer of Nissan Leaf EV in Czech Rep

January 12, 2014 | 11:46pm CEToriginal
Under its new dealership the company has installed a fast charging station, which is also available to the public...
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Kiekert established R&D centre in Czech Rep

January 12, 2014 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
Location, growth of production and competencies of the Czech plant, investments, increase in automation, HR, clients...
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U.S. court rejected proposal of billionaire Richard Li and ordered to sell Fisker at auction

January 12, 2014 | 11:16pm CEToriginal
This paved the way for a takeover to the Chinese automotive supplier Wanxiang, too. Reasons, attitude of creditors, bids...
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Strasil (Volkswagen): Czech car market to rise by 3% in 2014

January 10, 2014 | 04:10am CEToriginal
Results of VW, Audi and Seat brands in the Czech Republic in 2013, plans of the new management...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Rep fell by 1% in 2013

January 9, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
While new cars became more expensive, prices of used cars went down. Prices of servicing and spare parts increased. Development in December, detailed information...
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CarGarantie extended cooperation with Harley-Davidson in Europe

January 9, 2014 | 11:46pm CEToriginal
The insurance company has begun offering extended warranty for new and used Harley-Davidson and Buell motorcycles also in several countries of Central Europe...
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Car Importers Association to charge some statistics of car registrations in Czech Rep

January 8, 2014 | 11:51pm CEToriginal
Reasons, packages, prices, new and more detailed statistics, deregistration within 1 month and 6 months, the SDA’s new website, timing...
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Equip Yourself: Volkswagen launched new campaign for commercial vehicles in Czech Rep

January 8, 2014 | 11:14pm CEToriginal
Slogan, microsite, competition for renting a van for a week, discounts for selected versions, a media campaign, the new Amarok Canyon with lifestyle packet...
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Ceska pojistovna made changes in communications

January 8, 2014 | 10:50pm CEToriginal
Merging sections of internal and external communications, the new spokesperson, rotation, strengthening the team...
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Sales of new cars in Czech Rep down by 13.7% in December

January 8, 2014 | 12:37am CEToriginal
The increase was driven by Hyundai, Skoda, Dacia, Opel and Mazda brands. Reasons, results of the brands, strong growth in demand for trucks, outlook of SDA and PwC...
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Goodyear wants to close one plant in Europe

January 7, 2014 | 11:12pm CEToriginal
However, the local government and trade unions are against it and workers demand higher compensation. They also resorted to violent protests and capturing managers...
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Car prices up by CZK 5,000 to 25,000 in Czech Rep after depreciation of koruna

January 7, 2014 | 10:42pm CEToriginal
Price growth also concerns the premium segment. Some distributors, however, have reduced prices of some models after the increase in prices. The situation for the individual brands...
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CSOB Leasing agreed on cooperation with Defend Finance in Czech Rep

January 6, 2014 | 11:44pm CEToriginal
The cooperation covers warranties for used cars from terminated lease contracts. Location of the used car shop, the current offer, details of guarantee programs...
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Google entered into partnership with four carmakers

January 6, 2014 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
Connecting devices using Android with automotive systems, Nvidia’s chip for cars without drivers, the affected auto makers...
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Car sales in France and Spain strongly up in December

January 6, 2014 | 11:13pm CEToriginal
Results for the full year 2013, a y/y comparison, the effect of government subsidies...
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Novem Car Interior Design prepares for expansion in Czech Rep

January 5, 2014 | 11:46pm CEToriginal
Extending the competences of its Czech plant and its director, creating hundreds of jobs, new orders for luxury cars...
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Arval to focus on new target group in Czech Rep – employees of clients

January 5, 2014 | 10:53pm CEToriginal
The company prepared a discount program for them at partners in the field of purchase, financing, service, and short term car rental. Microsite, partners...
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Czech Post announced several tenders for operating lease of 1,777 vehicles

January 5, 2014 | 10:40pm CEToriginal
The company is looking for vans, but also cars. Framework contracts, the length of rental, drives including CNG and 4x4...
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Car of the Year 2014 in Czech Rep: Public and journalists agreed on two cars – Skoda Octavia and Mazda6

January 5, 2014 | 10:23pm CEToriginal
Renault, Skoda, Mazda, Land Rover and Subaru succeeded in a consumers’ poll. Half the votes, rankings, announcement of the absolute winner...
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Car sales in Germany up by 5.4% in December, down by 4.2% in 2013

January 5, 2014 | 09:49pm CEToriginal
Results of individual carmakers, growth of the Skoda brand, growing demand for alternative drives, colour preference…
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