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Dacia prepared credit package with advantages worth more than CZK 10,000 in Czech Rep

April 15, 2013 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
Dacia Box includes zero fees, extended warranty, interest below 10%, accident insurance rate to 2% and an accessories package. An example, the Logan II from CZK 159,900...
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James Muir to leave post of Seat head

April 15, 2013 | 11:27pm CEToriginal
Jurgen Stackmann, who previously worked at Skoda Auto, becomes the new CEO of the unprofitable carmaker. Muir’s new job...
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Czech Leasing and Financial Association to be led by Jirina Tapsikova of SkoFIN for two more years

April 15, 2013 | 11:10pm CEToriginal
Jiri Matula of UniCredit Leasing has returned to the Board after a three-year break. Members have been expanded with Bibby Financial Services...
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Maly (PwC): Sale of cars and vans in Czech Rep to return to growth at end of 2013

April 15, 2013 | 12:29am CEToriginal
The outlook for Q2 2013, H2 2013 and 2014; the expected development of macroeconomic indicators; consumer confidence according to CSU...
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Skoda and Hyundai dispute in Czech Rep who sold more cars to consumers

April 15, 2013 | 12:23am CEToriginal
The figures presented by both brands, different methods of reporting, masking purpose registrations by de-registrations over one month...
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Schaeffler wants to lay off hundreds of employees in Germany

April 15, 2013 | 12:13am CEToriginal
The affected plant and its products, the number of jobs at risk, negotiations with unions...
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Automotive Forum 2013: IIR holds conferences Auto, E-mobility and Fleet Management in Prague in early June

April 15, 2013 | 12:09am CEToriginal
Speakers from KPMG, Skoda, Hyundai, PSA, Volvo, Plastika, Witte, CEZ, RWE, E.ON or CzechInvest; discounts and benefits for Autofox readers...
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Hunday Motor not to expand its plant in Czech Rep by 2018

April 15, 2013 | 12:03am CEToriginal
The reason is the decline in European market and the need to export cars from Nosovice outside Europe. Partial substitution of Korean factories...
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Tomas Kotera moved within Skoda Auto from Czech Rep abroad

April 14, 2013 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
He worked at the Czech carmaker’s headquarters in the communications department for many years. A new location and position, the current team of the communications department...
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TPCA and unions agreed on wage growth of 1.9%

April 14, 2013 | 11:45pm CEToriginal
With regular bonuses for production workers it means wage increases by CZK 490. Regulated and optional vacation, bonus for every 5 years at the company...
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Prosecutor filed petition against Tatra chief Ronald Adams

April 14, 2013 | 11:33pm CEToriginal
Adams is suspected of offering a bribe of CZK 20 million in negotiations for the supply of off-road vehicles to the Czech army. The affected court...
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Skoda Auto’s sales declined by 12% in March

April 11, 2013 | 11:45pm CEToriginal
The fall did not spare even the largest brand's markets in China, Germany, Russia and the Czech Republic. However, in some countries Skoda managed to increase its market share. Interest in various models...
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Sales of vehicles in China rose by 10.7% in March

April 11, 2013 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
More discounts as well as offering events after a weak February contributed to the growth in demand. Results in Q1, IHS Automotive comment...
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Continental to invest EUR 250 million in Slovakia

April 11, 2013 | 12:33am CEToriginal
For this investment the company considered the Czech Republic or Poland as well. Location, government support, HR, timing, products, growth in production...
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Blata to build second plant in Czech Rep, company won huge contract in UK

April 11, 2013 | 12:24am CEToriginal
Length of the contract, products, volumes, location of the new premises, HR, timing, contract for electric tricycles to the Netherlands...
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PSA and Toyota apparently prepare second model for Czech plant, TPCA denied it

April 11, 2013 | 12:19am CEToriginal
However, Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 mini cars are prepared for a generational replacement. Details of the new model, the development also in the Czech Republic...
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Sales of new cars in Czech Rep fell by 19% in March

April 11, 2013 | 12:12am CEToriginal
BMW, Seat and Mazda showed good results. Decline mitigation compared to February, the results of brands, steady demand for trucks...
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O.K. Trans and Fliegl developed new way to transport tires

April 11, 2013 | 12:06am CEToriginal
The first DAF trucks in operation, details of the system, higher safety, certification by Dekra, clients-tire manufacturers...
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Employees of GM plant in Spain agreed to freeze wages by 2014

April 10, 2013 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
Protecting jobs at a factory in Zaragoza, the influx of new Opel models, increasing unemployment in the country...
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Jaroslav Strnad and Rene Matera to acquire Tatra, transaction has yet to be allowed by antitrust authority

April 10, 2013 | 12:31am CEToriginal
This Tatra’s creditors want to enter the truck maker by capitalizing the remaining claims. Management of Tatra Trucks/Truck Development...
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SmithNovak holds Crash Hunting conference in Prague on May 16

April 10, 2013 | 12:24am CEToriginal
Major topics; speakers from Allianz, Generali, Ford, Deloitte, CAAS, MM Car, Partners, European Compensation Services; focus groups; price...
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Skoda Auto increased fleet sales by 4.5% in 2012

April 10, 2013 | 12:12am CEToriginal
The moderate growth in Western and Central Europe, the steep growth in Eastern Europe, the largest market in Germany, the continued implementation of the Fit for Fleet program...
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Car sales in Russia fell by 4% in March

April 9, 2013 | 11:53pm CEToriginal
Sales are expected to stagnate in 2013. Skoda’s March results, the development of the Russian market in Q1...
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2013 Brno Motor Show: Trade fair attended by 78,000 people

April 9, 2013 | 12:13am CEToriginal
This is less than expected and less than two years ago. The most popular day, shorter duration, less exhibitors, 2014 Brno Motor Show...
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Dataforce: Hyundai overtook Skoda in retail sales in Czech Rep, only temporarily

April 9, 2013 | 12:04am CEToriginal
According to data of Skoda Auto, it is not the case. The influence of generational change of the Octavia, the situation in fleet sales, the profile of Dataforce...
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