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CCS and partner began providing fleet management services in Czech Rep

November 3, 2011 | 02:13am CEToriginal
The content of CCS Fleet Management service, target group, the company’s partner - Car Group Holding, savings examples, Car Services prices...
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Skoda Auto to reportedly cease production of Roomster

November 3, 2011 | 02:04am CEToriginal
While the development of the Fabia III has been running, the development of the Roomster II was apparently halted. Reasons, the production volume, deadlines...
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BMW to recall 69,000 cars due to problems with water pump

November 3, 2011 | 01:59am CEToriginal
Details of the possible defect; affected models, engines and years of production; a worldwide recall including Europe and the Czech Republic...
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Ford Credit donates glass insurance to all cars in Czech Rep, extended warranty for selected models

November 3, 2011 | 01:54am CEToriginal
Affected credit products and passenger models, performance limit of glass additional insurance, a voucher for services at a dealer, the bonus inclusion in the insurance at financing...
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New car sales in Germany rose by 1% in October

November 3, 2011 | 01:47am CEToriginal
The growth rate thus significantly decreased from 8% in September. According to KPMG and PwC, it is an expected slowdown due to fears of further developments of the debt crisis in the euro area...
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Brano Group plans to invest EUR 20 million

November 2, 2011 | 03:04am CEToriginal
For the years 2011 and 2012, the company reckons with revenue growth and expansion outside Europe. Products and customers...
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Marian Mraz became new dealer development manager of Nissan in Czech Rep

November 2, 2011 | 02:52am CEToriginal
He thus replaced Jan Cervinka in the position, who left for AutoBinck. Marek Vodicka returned to the Nissan brand after having left Kia…
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David Bohuminsky left Auto Esa

November 2, 2011 | 02:43am CEToriginal
He was replaced by Filip Kucera in the post of marketing director, in the board…
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Skoda started taking orders for Citigo priced from CZK 179,900

November 2, 2011 | 02:32am CEToriginal
The customer pays only CZK 30,000 for the highest level of equipment. Packages, air-conditioning for an additional fee of CZK 5,000, funding with 6.9% interest...
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WBR organizes conference AutoSEE 2011 in Romania in late November

November 2, 2011 | 12:08am CEToriginal
The event was spread out from AutoRomania to other SEE states. Speakers at the conference will be executives of OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers...
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DB Schenker won contract from BMW to transport parts for two non-European plants

November 2, 2011 | 12:04am CEToriginal
The company built a depot for the carmaker in Germany, which will supply the plant by sea and rail. Parameters of the contract...
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B.I.D. services holds conference on recycling of car wrecks in Czech Rep in mid-November

November 1, 2011 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
The ninth annual event will deal with the amendment to the law on car wrecks. Speakers...
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Essox and AAA Auto prepared flexible car financing according to client's situation at end of loan contract

November 1, 2011 | 01:30am CEToriginal
A loan called Variant with low instalments and a higher final instalment, which can be repaid in five different possibilities...
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J.D. Power: A-segment in Europe to fall by 5% in 2011

November 1, 2011 | 01:21am CEToriginal
It will thus follow the fall of 2010. The outlook for the years 2012-2014...
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Autocentrum Duba plans rapid growth with Kia brand

November 1, 2011 | 01:13am CEToriginal
Sales should be pulled by fleet customers’ demand. Objectives for 2011 and 2012, fleet successes...
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Car insurance market in Czech Rep down by 7% in Q1-3 along with growth in number of insured vehicles by 2.4%

November 1, 2011 | 01:04am CEToriginal
Therefore, a dramatic pressure on prices, which some insurance companies might not be able to stand, continues, according to CAP. Results of insurance companies...
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Honda to reduce production due to lack of parts from Thailand

November 1, 2011 | 12:56am CEToriginal
The reason is extensive flooding which has affected operation of many suppliers. The situation also applies to Europe, a factory in the UK...
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Volkswagen to replace plant manager in Slovakia within rotation

November 1, 2011 | 12:52am CEToriginal
Andreas Tostmann leaves for Seat, Albrecht Reimold comes from Audi. Tostmann’s new position…
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Pangda and Youngman want to invest EUR 660 million in Saab, to lay off 500 people and return company to profit by 2014

November 1, 2011 | 12:48am CEToriginal
The court has subsequently decided to continue the reorganization of the carmaker. Sales plans, details of the investment...
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CzechBus 2011: 15 bus brands to join first year of trade fair CzechBus

November 1, 2011 | 12:44am CEToriginal
The brands, alternative drives, supporting program (conferences, workshops, contract meetings)...
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Alcar: Czech car market shrinking, company saw drop in sales of discs

November 1, 2011 | 12:39am CEToriginal
Sales results in 2010/2011, the autumn campaign 'Elegance in Winter', 3-year warranty, hybrid steel disc, wheels in original dimensions for fleets and dealers...
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Wojnar (Skoda Auto): New car market in Czech Rep to increase slightly in 2011, to fall in Central Europe

October 31, 2011 | 12:25am CEToriginal
Negative news from the BRIC growing markets, the growth of Skoda in Australia, HR changes related to international expansion...
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Kia Motors to further expand its dealer network in Czech Rep

October 31, 2011 | 12:18am CEToriginal
To the current 69 showrooms a new one will be added in the Plzen Region. The importer sees a great potential mainly in Prague. Change of the appearance and expansion of the dealerships...
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Futaba intends to gain more non-Japanese customers in Europe

October 31, 2011 | 12:13am CEToriginal
The plant in the Czech Republic (the only one in continental Europe) expects sales growth, stagnation of the production of Japanese cars, decline in demand for exhausts. Clients, changes in management...
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BASF expands with engine coolant Glysantin in CEE

October 31, 2011 | 12:06am CEToriginal
This applies to both aftermarket (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania) and OEM (TPCA, Kia, Hyundai). Development of the liquid for EVs...
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