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BMW has become partner of ski centre Pec pod Snezkou

January 27, 2012 | 12:04am CEToriginal
At the same time, BMW has prepared a testing event with 4x4 models in this winter resort in February. Details...
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Analysts: New cars might be slightly cheaper in Czech Rep in 2012, but in lower categories only

January 26, 2012 | 01:24am CEToriginal
Equipment will continue to be increased and various services will be included into the price of the car. Long waiting periods...
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Dozens of companies from Czech Rep supply components for new Ford Focus

January 26, 2012 | 01:13am CEToriginal
Seventeen of them applied for the Supplier for the Car of the Year 2012 in the Czech Republic. Witte supplies parts to four finalists of the Car of the Year...
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Dolak opened Toyota dealership in Plzen

January 26, 2012 | 01:02am CEToriginal
This is the fifth Toyota showroom of the company Dolak in the Czech Republic. Originally, it was Louwman who aimed to enter Plzen. Location and parameters of the showroom...
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Bosch to buy automotive division from SPX

January 24, 2012 | 11:33pm CEToriginal
Bosch thus strengthens in the aftermarket, especially in North America. The transaction value, characteristics of the division SPX Service Solutions...
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Car of the Year 2012 in Czech Rep: Ford Focus became winner

January 24, 2012 | 11:27pm CEToriginal
The jury selected a representative of the lower middle class in the finals, which is the most voluminous segment in respect of sales. Evaluation of the jury...
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Auto Activity opened Hyundai showroom in Znojmo, its second in Czech Rep

January 24, 2012 | 11:24pm CEToriginal
This is the 65th Hyundai’s sales point in the Czech Republic. In 2012 the company will build a new showroom for two brands in Znojmo...
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Auto Jarov was again most successful Honda dealer in Czech Rep in 2011

January 24, 2012 | 11:17pm CEToriginal
The company’s sales of Honda cars and motorcycles declined but less than sales of the brand on the market. The influence of the earthquake in Japan, novelties in 2012...
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Seat 4 Roadshow: Seat to introduce models with 4x4 drive in Czech mountains

January 24, 2012 | 11:11pm CEToriginal
The roadshow will be held in 13 ski resorts in the Czech Republic for six weekends. Schedule, models, competitions...
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Fiat to temporarily stop production at some factories in Italy

January 24, 2012 | 04:10am CEToriginal
The reason is the protest of truck drivers against government austerity measures. The affected plants, the timing...
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Citroen to add new partner to its dealer network in Prague

January 24, 2012 | 04:02am CEToriginal
It is a company with a 20-year history that will add the second brand to its portfolio. New partner and location, the current dealer situation in Prague...
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Fire in S.N.O.P.’s Czech plant in Pohorelice partially limits production

January 24, 2012 | 03:37am CEToriginal
Production should return to full capacity within a few days. Extent of the damage, the current number of employees...
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Auto-Exner soon to decide on how to strengthen its capital

January 23, 2012 | 01:05am CEToriginal
There are still two possibilities and several candidates considered...
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Auto Palace became Peugeot dealer in Czech Rep

January 23, 2012 | 12:55am CEToriginal
The company has opened a Peugeot showroom in Brno. Sales of Auto Palace Brno in 2011, replacement of another brand, strengthening of Peugeot in the second largest city...
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One of S.N.O.P.’s Czech plants hit by fire

January 23, 2012 | 12:45am CEToriginal
The company is currently expanding it. Location, employees, customers, cause of the fire, the extent of damage...
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Bridgestone developed new printing technology for tires

January 23, 2012 | 12:38am CEToriginal
This allows colour printing of designs, images or photographs according to the customer. Abandoning white rubber, the possibility of change, launching on the market...
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Frank Farsky left Tatra

January 20, 2012 | 04:39am CEToriginal
After working in the OEMs Volkswagen, Skoda Auto, Renault Trucks he has ended his operation in Tatra after a year and a half. The position of Sales Director for the commercial segment...
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7 days Peugeot: Peugeot offers stock cars of one model for uniform prices in Czech Rep

January 20, 2012 | 04:30am CEToriginal
The event is subtitled 'Top Equipment for the Fastest'. The affected models, the number of cars in the action, the campaign in the media, uniform prices...
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Slovakia has suspended purchase of cars from Skoda Auto, inspecting tender

January 20, 2012 | 04:24am CEToriginal
The reason is installed radars with a price several times higher than the price of the car. Details of the tender, the supplier of radar meters...
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Admosphere: Advertising investments in car sales in Czech Rep increased by 12.2% in 2011

January 18, 2012 | 11:47pm CEToriginal
The biggest advertiser has become Hyundai, which doubled its investments. Investments of other car manufacturers/importers, profitability...
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Skoda launched online sales of accessories and gifts in Czech Rep

January 18, 2012 | 11:41pm CEToriginal
The range of Skoda E-shop, delivery time, shipping and handling of goods by value, cooperating logistics company...
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Volkswagen recalls 299,000 VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat cars fitted with 2.0 TDI to service centres

January 18, 2012 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
This is due to possible fuel leakage. Details of the defect, affected models and years of production, number of cars worldwide and the Czech Republic...
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Autosalon Klokocka became best used car dealer in Auto-plus program in 2011

January 18, 2012 | 11:30pm CEToriginal
The company won award from the importer. Evaluation details, total sales, interest in individual brands, the current offer...
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Vahland (Skoda Auto): Introduction of tax on financial transactions would mitigate fluctuations in raw material prices

January 18, 2012 | 01:02am CEToriginal
The real economy is, in his opinion, in better condition than it is presented. The influence of speculations, the real trade in raw materials, cheaper inputs for the manufacture of components...
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Auto-Exner became Hyundai dealer, opened showroom in Prague

January 18, 2012 | 12:54am CEToriginal
The company remains a dealer for Skoda, Aston Martin and Lamborghini and repairs 10 brands. Demand for additional licenses, support of Fio bank, a new website...
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