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Sales of new cars in Czech Rep fell by 20.2% in June

July 8, 2013 | 12:57am CEToriginal
The strong decline is caused by floods and a high comparative base. The decline was mitigated by the only low-cost brand – Dacia. The expected increase in July...
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EC to punish cartel of manufacturers of cable harnesses soon

July 8, 2013 | 12:45am CEToriginal
Commission was investigating 11 companies for nearly a year, some of them were later eliminated from the investigation. Affected international companies...
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AAA Auto bought 4.5% of its shares before leaving stock exchange

July 8, 2013 | 12:38am CEToriginal
The company could have redeemed up to 22% of the shares, but the minority shareholders were not interested with regards to the price...
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Grammer bought Czech supplier Nectec Automotive from Fehrer

July 4, 2013 | 02:15am CEToriginal
Grammer has thus acquired the fourth plant in the Czech Republic and become stronger in the premium segment. The value of transactions, products, clients including Rolls-Royce, new orders, HR...
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Auto Esa increased sales of used cars by 17.9% in H1

July 4, 2013 | 01:51am CEToriginal
Most popular brands, models, segments and motorization, receiving of a quality certificate from TUV Nord, plans until the end of 2013...
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SDA, AutoSAP and BESIP signed agreement on cooperation in safe operation of vehicles

July 3, 2013 | 11:01pm CEToriginal
Parts of the memorandum, implementation of the National Strategy 2020, development of the number of fatalities in the Czech Republic, quantification of consequences of traffic accidents...
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GM and Honda to jointly develop hydrogen cars

July 2, 2013 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
Fuel cells and hydrogen combustion, the first pre-series and series models, cooperation with infrastructure owners, patents...
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Porsche extended its offer of 2+1 warranty in new car price in Czech Rep

July 2, 2013 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
The affected models have not changed. Assistance service is part of the extended warranty. At present, the action is valid until...
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Car sales in Germany fell by 4.7% in June

July 2, 2013 | 11:31pm CEToriginal
On other major European car markets in France, Italy and Spain registrations fell by up to 10%...
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Wolfgang Durheimer left post of R&D Head of Audi

July 1, 2013 | 11:35pm CEToriginal
According to Audi, he goes to another position within the Volkswagen Group, but according to the media, he was dismissed. The alleged reasons, his successor…
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Thomas Sedran became new head of Chevrolet and Cadillac in Europe

July 1, 2013 | 11:22pm CEToriginal
He has worked at GM for the Opel brand. He replaces Susan Docherty, who...
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Sales of commercial vehicles in EU returned to decline in May after April’s technical growth

July 1, 2013 | 05:04am CEToriginal
Demand for vans, trucks and buses, results in individual countries...
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Peugeot family apparently willing to give up control over PSA

June 30, 2013 | 11:03pm CEToriginal
It would thus enable to obtain the necessary cash and closer cooperation with its partner GM, which is currently the second largest shareholder of PSA...
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Germany blocked EU agreement on car emissions

June 30, 2013 | 10:53pm CEToriginal
German politicians also reportedly warned several states that Daimler, BMW, Volkswagen and Audi could have reduced their local investments if...
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Auto Palace terminated sale of Hyundai cars in Slovakia

June 28, 2013 | 01:59am CEToriginal
The company closed both Hyundai dealerships in Bratislava, one brand was moved and the company became a dealer of BMW and Mini. Details...
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Laszlo Stekl became new head of Fiat Group in Czech Rep and Slovakia

June 28, 2013 | 01:50am CEToriginal
Personnel change took place within the reorganization in Central Europe. Marek Kisz went to...
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Goodyear made organizational changes in distribution of tires in Eastern Europe

June 28, 2013 | 01:40am CEToriginal
Jean-Vincent Schaffnit will move to Africa and Ovidiu Balan will become the head of the newly created CEE regional unit...
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45 HEVs and six EVs registered in Czech Rep in May

June 28, 2013 | 01:34am CEToriginal
Furthermore, the registry newly includes 24 vehicles powered by CNG and 33 vehicles powered by LPG. Brands and models, the electric Mercedes-Benz, the results in January-May 2013...
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Volkswagen prepares branded insurance in Czech Rep

June 27, 2013 | 01:26am CEToriginal
Insurance partner, probable launch of Skoda Insurance, Volkswagen Insurance, Audi Insurance and Seat Insurance on the market...
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Cepicka: Fiat Professional wants to grow further in Czech Rep in 2013

June 27, 2013 | 01:13am CEToriginal
LCV market leader for five months, a large contract from the Czech Post, after-sales services, dealer network, synergies with the Iveco brand, CNG business, tenders...
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QBE began offering GAP insurance for trucks and buses in Czech Rep

June 27, 2013 | 01:03am CEToriginal
Insurance of the purchase cost TruckGAP is offered by UniCredit Leasing only, a long-time partner of QBE Insurance...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Rep stagnated m/m in May

June 27, 2013 | 12:57am CEToriginal
While new cars became more expensive, prices of used cars went down. Prices of service works and spare parts are almost unchanged. Detailed information...
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Renault lost one dealer in Prague

June 26, 2013 | 03:00am CEToriginal
The company closed the Renault dealership after seven years. At the same time, the showroom will be adapted in favour of other brands...
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Fiat Group began providing 5-year warranty for new Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Jeep cars in Central Europe

June 26, 2013 | 02:47am CEToriginal
The affected countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the mileage limit, the price of assistance services, exceptions, the situation in LCVs...
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Citroen extended eTouch with automatic emergency call with location in Czech Rep

June 26, 2013 | 02:28am CEToriginal
This is basically the implementation of eCall. Citroen eTouch is currently available in more expensive models, it will be available for other models for an additional cost...
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