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Suzuki launched arbitration proceedings against Volkswagen

November 25, 2011 | 03:22am CEToriginal
Volkswagen continues in refusing the sale of its shares in Suzuki. Suzuki turned to the Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce in London...
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Rehau launched production in second site in Czech Rep

November 24, 2011 | 12:47am CEToriginal
Reasons and the amount of investment in Jevicko, redeployment of staff from Moravska Trebova and the creation of new jobs, increase in the number of lines, R&D centre for Eastern Europe...
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Renault likely to plan developing small car for EUR 2,500

November 24, 2011 | 12:43am CEToriginal
The car should be designed primarily for emerging markets; however, it could be also sold in Europe over time. Partner in the development...
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Influential head of Opel works council Klaus Franz to leave office

November 24, 2011 | 12:39am CEToriginal
His decision was preceded by changes in the supervisory board, by which General Motors has consolidated control over its German division. A possible successor...
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Fehrer Automotive further expands in Czech Rep, dominated Nectec Automotive and bought factory from Delphi

November 23, 2011 | 04:23am CEToriginal
Investments in both acquisitions, bank financing, the reasons for the need for new space, business and financial results, new orders from BMW and Daimler...
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BMW Group to enter into other segments

November 23, 2011 | 04:13am CEToriginal
The automaker is preparing the BMW 3 Series GT/3 Series Gran Turismo, BMW X4, BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe and Mini Canyon/Countryman 3D. Details of the models and production start...
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Great Wall Motor to start expansion in Europe soon

November 23, 2011 | 12:10am CEToriginal
The Chinese carmaker built a plant in Bulgaria. Start of production, entry to individual markets, sales plans, car prices for Europe...
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Wojciech Tomaskiewicz to become head of PSA Peugeot Citroen for business in Czech Rep

November 23, 2011 | 12:06am CEToriginal
He will be responsible for the national representations of both brands. Yann Carnoy continues to lead Peugeot, new director of Citroen Czech Republic...
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Volkswagen to incorporate Czech national representation in Porsche Holding Salzburg

November 22, 2011 | 11:54pm CEToriginal
Distribution of Skoda cars remains within the competence of Skoda Auto though. The related personnel changes (Josef Roider, Rudolf Javurek, Christian Lang)...
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Grammer launched production for trucks and opened development centre in Czech Rep

November 22, 2011 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
A new hall in Tachov, recruitment, new orders for Daimler and DAF, the expected growth in 2011 and 2012, preparation of construction of additional buildings...
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PSA Peugeot Citroen to change business management

November 22, 2011 | 11:37pm CEToriginal
The carmaker has created new business units common to both brands. Directors of both brands will then be appointed in every country in Europe...
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Arval expanded opportunities and standards of trade in used cars in Czech Rep

November 22, 2011 | 04:21am CEToriginal
Innovated portal ArvalAuto.cz with e-shop features, cooperation with Dekra, trilingual version, targeting used car shops and consumers...
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Stratos Auto to enter next city in Czech Rep

November 22, 2011 | 04:06am CEToriginal
This dealer of Iveco, BMW and Fiat Professional brands in Hradec Kralove will build another showroom, which will be opened in...
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CCS intends to continue diversification of services in Czech Rep

November 22, 2011 | 03:58am CEToriginal
Following the acquisition of CarNet and launch of insurance and fleet management mediation, CCS is preparing a tool for analyzing fuel economy of company cars...
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Jeep Liberty III to be produced in U.S., apparently under its original name Cherokee

November 21, 2011 | 02:23am CEToriginal
Chrysler therefore invests USD 1.7 billion. Modernization of the Toledo factory, using Fiat platform, HR, production start, end of production of the Dodge Nitro...
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Arval took over RWE Group car fleet management in Czech Rep

November 20, 2011 | 06:16pm CEToriginal
The number of cars and categories, fleet renewal and the transition to operating leases, sale of discarded vehicles, an increase in portfolio of Arval CZ...
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Car sales in Europe fell in both y/y and m/m comparisons in October

November 20, 2011 | 06:11pm CEToriginal
The euro zone debt crisis is thus starting to manifest itself in the real economy. The success of South Korean carmakers at the expense of Japanese...
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Suzuki wants its shares back from Volkswagen, threatens with arbitrage

November 20, 2011 | 06:06pm CEToriginal
However, Volkswagen does not intend to sell shares to Suzuki. Attitudes on both sides...
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New investor heading for zone near PSA and Toyota’s Czech JV, possibly automotive supplier

November 16, 2011 | 12:15am CEToriginal
Development company Panattoni bought land from the city of Kolin, the company is said to have more potential tenants...
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SkoFIN offers free winter tires to new or used Skoda cars

November 15, 2011 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
The special offer can be used for all models (except the Citigo). Insurance from Ceska pojistovna, taking into account the no-claim bonus...
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City - Car ceased sales in one Czech city

November 15, 2011 | 04:19am CEToriginal
However, the company is still a Citroen and Volvo dealer. Details of the closure of one of the showrooms...
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Fleet of 2012: Skoda, Volkswagen and Ford dominated the poll

November 15, 2011 | 04:12am CEToriginal
New rules of voting tied to registrations, surprise at the score sheet in the form of the Dacia Duster...
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Renault to produce new Smart Forfour for Daimler

November 13, 2011 | 11:32pm CEToriginal
Sharing the platform with the Renault Twingo III, electric versions, production in Revoz in Slovenia, investment, capacity, HR, beginning of production, government support...
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Toyota Motor called on Japanese suppliers to reduce prices significantly

November 13, 2011 | 10:20pm CEToriginal
The carmaker probably intends to reduce their number and replace some. The required price reductions, greater involvement in the development, purchase abroad...
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Car claims settlement at Allianz in Czech Rep to be in charge of Tomas Klofat

November 13, 2011 | 10:01pm CEToriginal
At the same time, the insurer established a department of the central brokerage business, which is in charge of Petr Hrbacek. Klofat replaced…
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