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Kaipan to change supplier strategy to discount its sports cars

April 8, 2013 | 11:50pm CEToriginal
Buying cars and components from Skoda Auto is expensive, according to the company. A new model in H2 2013, the current demand...
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Allianz and Ford established cooperation to combat poor quality repairers in Czech Rep

April 8, 2013 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
Stepping up the quality of repairs after an accident, repairs at authorized garages or unbranded certified repair shops, the battle with crash hunters...
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Ford to cancel special prices in Czech Rep, discounts to be included in standard price lists

April 8, 2013 | 12:47am CEToriginal
Simplifying the offer, the first affected model, discounted Focus and reduced surcharges for body styles, interest in Ecoboost engines, the action for the Mondeo...
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Vahland: Skoda Octavia Combi should remain best-selling station wagon in Europe

April 8, 2013 | 12:39am CEToriginal
Start of production, price from CZK 364,900, surcharge of CZK 55,000 for the 4x4 drive, best selling AWD car in the Czech Republic, the arrival of the Octavia Scout, extended warranty...
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Hyundai decreased 2013 sales growth plan in Czech Rep

April 8, 2013 | 12:25am CEToriginal
Falling Czech market in recent months, Hyundai’s orientation to more expensive cars, Veloster Turbo from CZK 599,990...
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SDA: Export of used cars from Czech Rep rose by one third in 2012

April 8, 2013 | 12:12am CEToriginal
Part of them accounted for newish cars allocated to countries with a higher price level. Most exported brands, a drop in imports to the Czech Republic...
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Volkswagen still holds largest market share in Czech Rep, followed by Germany

April 8, 2013 | 12:02am CEToriginal
The carmaker sells more cars and vans in the Czech Republic than in Poland. Results in CEE and Germany, countries with a market share of over 20%...
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Fisker to lay off 75% of employees, considers bankruptcy

April 7, 2013 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
Hired law firm, elaboration of the request for court protection from creditors, selling out assets of the company, negotiations on repayments of a government loan...
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Pecenka (SDA): Sales of new cars in Czech Rep fell by 15-20% in March

April 5, 2013 | 05:08am CEToriginal
The new car registry administrator has not disclosed March registrations to SDA yet. SDA’s outlook for 2013...
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Car sales in Germany fell by 17% in March

April 5, 2013 | 05:01am CEToriginal
March's decline was also caused by a smaller number of working days. The expected improvement in April, results in Q1, sales in other European countries...
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Insurance company Slavia changed PR agency and spokesperson

April 5, 2013 | 04:48am CEToriginal
New partner and spokesperson, 145th anniversary of the company establishment, results in damage liability in 2012 and the outlook for 2013, new insurance against collision with animals....
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Skoda Superb facelift unveiled, sales in Europe to begin in June

April 4, 2013 | 01:17am CEToriginal
Xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights, sunroof with solar cells, start-stop in most of motorizations, GreenLine with the consumption of 4.2 l/100 km...
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SkoFIN launched campaign for best financing offer guarantee

April 4, 2013 | 01:13am CEToriginal
Details of the campaign (agencies, length, value of the contract, advertising), microsite with a calculator, fleet services communication...
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AAA Auto to buy out own shares for CZK 23.30/piece

April 4, 2013 | 01:06am CEToriginal
According to experts, this price is very low and does not match the current condition of the company. Comments, timing of the redemption...
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Dozens of companies from Czech Rep supply parts for new Volkswagen Golf

April 4, 2013 | 01:01am CEToriginal
These are 3M, Benteler, Brano, Brisk, Continental, Denso, Fehrer, HP Pelzer, Inteva, Kolbenschmidt, Magna, Mann+Hummel, Monroe, SaarGummi, TRW or Witte...
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Denso expanded R&D centre in Czech Rep, second largest in Europe

April 3, 2013 | 01:20am CEToriginal
Test centre with two laboratories, new orders for platforms Volkswagen MQB, BMW UKL, Ford CD4, Suzuki...
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Cetelem began to finance cars and motorcycles for companies and entrepreneurs

April 3, 2013 | 01:11am CEToriginal
Until then, the company provided loans to consumers only. Credit card with bonuses for fuel, financing example, a microsite, a new web site...
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One of Valeo’s plants in Czech Rep hit by fire

April 3, 2013 | 12:49am CEToriginal
Location, focus and cause of the fire, the extent of damage, HR, profiles of three Czech plants and an R&D centre, products and clients...
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Chevrolet exchanged head for CEE after six months

April 3, 2013 | 12:42am CEToriginal
Joao Falcao Neves moved within GM to Portugal; Georges Megyeri was promoted in Chevrolet CEE. European premiere of the small SUV Trax in Croatia...
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Manufacturer of automotive filters to invest in Czech Rep

April 2, 2013 | 01:21am CEToriginal
The company will lease a production facility from CTP Invest. Location, investor’s profile, production volume, HR, supplies for OEM and the aftermarket...
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Pecenka: Skoda Rapid to be important fleet car after launch of weaker 1.6 TDI engine and Spaceback version

April 2, 2013 | 01:13am CEToriginal
Start of production of both novelties, expected ratio of liftback/estate, month campaign for four Fresh models (spots, prices, financing from CZK 2,500 per month)...
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IHS Global Insight: Global sales of cars and LCVs to go up by 15% by 2015, by 29% by 2018

April 2, 2013 | 01:07am CEToriginal
Single-digit to double-digit predictions of growth for individual regions, including China, India, North and South America, Western Europe and CEE...
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Operator of Czech portal Automotomat.cz entered German market

April 2, 2013 | 01:00am CEToriginal
Profile and business model of NetAutos, its branch, HR, partners, focus on Skoda and Volkswagen brands...
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AAA Auto expects profit to drop in 2013

April 2, 2013 | 12:53am CEToriginal
Sales and profit in January and February, the financial results in 2012, growth in financing penetration above 50%, the expected outcome of the extraordinary General Meeting...
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Hyundai to increase wages in Czech plant by 3%

April 2, 2013 | 12:47am CEToriginal
Growth of annual bonus, increased contributions to pension and life insurance, the average salary in 2012...
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