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Fiat plans to limit production of Irisbus buses in Italy

October 24, 2011 | 02:49am CEToriginal
At the end of 2011 the company plans to close two domestic factories. DR Motor, producing Chery cars, wants to save the plant in Sicily…
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Samvardhana Motherson Reflectec opened second plant in Hungary

October 24, 2011 | 02:45am CEToriginal
Location, plant parameters, HR, production capacity, increasing production, portfolio and customers, SMR’s customers, transfer of R&D centre...
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Youngman and Pangda offered full takeover of Saab, Swedish Automobile refused it

October 24, 2011 | 02:37am CEToriginal
The offer of the Chinese companies, according to Swedish Automobile, would mean the end of Saab. Partial control of Saab...
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Skoda Auto succeeded in tender to supply cars for Slovak authorities

October 24, 2011 | 02:26am CEToriginal
The winning model, the duration of the framework agreement, the approximate number of cars, the discount over list price, the number of participants, another cancelled tender...
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Johnson Controls bought C. Rob Hammerstein

October 24, 2011 | 02:24am CEToriginal
The company has strengthened its position in seating business. Joint ventures are not part of the transaction. Customers of CRH Group...
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Ministry of Transport prepared amendment to act relating to technical inspection stations and emission measurement in Czech Rep

October 24, 2011 | 02:16am CEToriginal
Testing of technicians every 3 years, a higher frequency of checks, extension of competencies to the revocation of licenses, the possibility of administrative procedures...
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Martina Jiraskova joined Kia Motors Czech

October 21, 2011 | 02:30am CEToriginal
She is going to pick up the threads of her 18-year career in the automotive industry at Nissan and Scania brands. Her new position...
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MBtech became member of Czech Automotive Industry Association

October 21, 2011 | 02:25am CEToriginal
The company wants to expand relations with Czech customers, get more contacts and participate in the development of the local automotive industry...
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Over 300 people charged in largest case of insurance fraud of cars in Czech Rep

October 21, 2011 | 02:20am CEToriginal
In addition to civilians, it also relates to police officers and soldiers. The period of investigation, proven fake traffic accident, the amount of damage, practices of the organized group...
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North Street Capital intends to save Saab after acquiring Spyker

October 21, 2011 | 02:15am CEToriginal
Saab has been threatened with bankruptcy, since the trustee aims to end its protection from creditors. Uncertainty from Chinese investors...
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PSA Peugeot Citroen to reduce production in Slovakia

October 20, 2011 | 01:44am CEToriginal
This time it is not caused by a supply loss of components, but the decline in orders. Dates of the shutdowns in October and November...
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Conference on automotive industry in Czech Rep and Central Europe to be held in Brno in late October

October 20, 2011 | 01:31am CEToriginal
This is the eighth year of the professional event. Speakers from associations, OEMs, suppliers, banks, consulting firms, service providers...
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Skoda to support sale of Yeti with Mont Blanc limited edition in Czech Rep

October 20, 2011 | 01:25am CEToriginal
For an additional fee of CZK 31,000 the customer gets a design package worth CZK 57,000. The package content and prices, leadership in the 4x4 segment...
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Motor Jikov aims to convert its fleet to CNG by 2015

October 20, 2011 | 01:16am CEToriginal
At present, the company realizes 40% of its plan, as it has placed VW Passat Variant EcoFuel cars in its fleet...
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Hyundai opened representative showroom for customers and training centre for Czech dealers in Prague

October 20, 2011 | 01:10am CEToriginal
Hyundai Brand Experience & Communication Centre is located within the new headquarters of the importer...
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Charging stations for EVs will be supplied to CEZ by company which was established just before announcement of tender

October 19, 2011 | 02:01am CEToriginal
EmotionCar will supply charging stations for standard and quick charging. The supplier of stations, ICT solutions and construction; owners of the new company...
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Generali testing advanced method of determining premiums in damage liability according to data from car’s black box

October 19, 2011 | 01:53am CEToriginal
Similar attempts in the U.S. and UK, establishing premiums on monthly (Aviva) and quarterly basis (Generali)...
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sAutoleasing returned to profit in 2010

October 19, 2011 | 01:47am CEToriginal
This happened after several years of losses. Revenues, the volume of funding, number of contracts, the impact of a merger with sAutouver...
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Sales of new cars in EU rose by 0.7% in September, declined by 1.1% in Q1-3

October 19, 2011 | 01:44am CEToriginal
The only large market with growth was Germany. The outlook of KPMG for Q4 and full year 2011, the expected development of the German economy...
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Mazda discounted MX-5 and BT-50 in Czech Rep

October 19, 2011 | 01:39am CEToriginal
At the same time Mazda has prepared a special offer on selected models for Q4. Details of discounting and promotions, including financing...
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Johnson Controls bought automotive business from Putsch Holding

October 18, 2011 | 03:32am CEToriginal
These are companies Keiper and Recaro Automotive. The scope of the transaction, integration to Johnson Controls, customers...
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Some carmakers reduce production in Europe

October 18, 2011 | 03:24am CEToriginal
The reason is weakening demand probably caused by the debt crisis in the eurozone. The situation at European, U.S. and Japanese carmakers...
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Chevrolet launched service programme for older cars in Czech Rep

October 18, 2011 | 03:15am CEToriginal
The amount of discounts on genuine spare parts dependent of car age during repairs at an authorized service centre, exceptions...
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Jan Repa left AAA Auto

October 18, 2011 | 03:07am CEToriginal
He held the post of marketing and communications director at the used car dealer since July. The successor...
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Volkswagen Group to invest EUR 62.4 billion by 2016, joint ventures in China further EUR 14 billion

October 18, 2011 | 03:04am CEToriginal
Much of the investments will be implemented in Germany in Emden, Zwickau and Wolfsburg plants. Details of the five-year plan...
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