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Auto Palace became Opel dealer in Czech Rep

September 27, 2011 | 04:04am CEToriginal
The company has therefore extended its portfolio in the Czech Republic with a ninth brand. Auto Palace will open a new Opel showroom in...
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Taborsky: A. Charouz Motors expects sales of 140 Jaguar and Land Rover cars in Prague in 2011

September 27, 2011 | 03:49am CEToriginal
It will be the first full year of this new Czech dealer. The potential of the Prague market, outlook until 2012, new cooperation with Bushman, a third service centre in Prague...
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EC: Price differences for new cars between EU countries decreased slightly in 2010

September 27, 2011 | 03:36am CEToriginal
Persistent differences in the tens of percent, the advantage in buying abroad, the situation in the segments, a difference of over 30% for models of Fiat, Renault, Peugeot and VW...
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Volvo remains Volvo: Volvo launched service program for older cars in Czech Rep

September 27, 2011 | 03:29am CEToriginal
This includes a discount on spare parts or a discounted inspection. The reduced rate of work and the price of oil, guarantee of uniform prices in Central Europe...
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Used car shops in Czech Rep began to use microsites for online car pricing for purchase

September 27, 2011 | 03:22am CEToriginal
The activities of AAA Auto, Auto Esa, Stepanek Auto, Trotina Auto, H2 Car, Autotreid, Allegro Group CZ (Aukro, OtoMoto.cz), EurotaxGlass’s...
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CarGarantie expanded cooperation with Auto-plus with two new types of guarantees in Czech Rep

September 27, 2011 | 03:06am CEToriginal
Details of the loyalty program and guarantee following the factory warranty, the history of cooperation of the insurance company and the Czech importer of Volkswagen Group...
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Fiat Group extended action 'Model of the Month' for other brands in Czech Rep and Slovakia

September 27, 2011 | 02:58am CEToriginal
At the same time, the importer has launched a micro-site for this action program. Current models and discounts on spare parts, conditions...
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Seat launched autumn campaign with special prices, free winter wheels and discount on parts in Czech Rep

September 27, 2011 | 02:53am CEToriginal
Financing options, alternative Economy parts for cars older than 5 years, a new version of the Altea XL and Alhambra with all-wheel drive...
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Rehau: Czech Rep to become our largest production point of extruded profiles by 2014

September 26, 2011 | 12:25am CEToriginal
The company bought another factory here, planning to expand it. The emergence of R&D centre for south eastern Europe, HR growth, customers...
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Citroen wants to expand Business Center network in Czech Rep

September 26, 2011 | 12:17am CEToriginal
They provide specialized services to corporate clients. The current network and plans for 2012...
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Auto Pruhonice opened second branch in Prague

September 26, 2011 | 12:03am CEToriginal
To the existing Volvo dealership in Pruhonice the company has opened a service centre on the western side of Prague. Location, capacity, services, future development, golf while waiting for the repair/maintenance...
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34 new cars including several facelifts to compete for Car of the Year 2012 KMN title in Czech Rep

September 25, 2011 | 11:52pm CEToriginal
The condition for participation in the competition is a new generation. Most representatives belong to Mercedes-Benz, followed by Hyundai, Chevrolet, Lancia and Volkswagen...
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PSA Peugeot Citroen to reportedly excess up to 10,000 jobs in France

September 25, 2011 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
This corresponds to 10% of its workforce in the country. The carmaker has spoken about 1,000 jobs so far. Reasons for this measure...
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European carmakers suggested standardization of EV charging

September 25, 2011 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
At the same time, they urged the EC, standardization bodies and infrastructure providers to adopt these recommendations and resolve the outstanding issues. The market for EVs in 2020...
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Global Safety Textiles has not ended production of all projects in Czech Rep

September 23, 2011 | 03:23am CEToriginal
However, GST has already moved most of the lines in factories in Romania and Poland and sold its Czech factory. The buyer of Jevicko-based plant, finalizing contracts, current production and HR...
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Skoda Auto bought testing room for car crash tests from TUV Sud in Czech Rep

September 23, 2011 | 03:11am CEToriginal
The carmaker has been testing their cars in Uhelnice since the 80’s. Crash tests with cars and components, the planned investment in the facility...
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Park and Win: Ford prepared event with active parking system in Czech Rep

September 23, 2011 | 03:02am CEToriginal
Customers can try the parking assistant in the new Focus, having the chance to win this car, or get the assistant for free when buying a car. Details of the campaign and competition...
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DKV Euro Service: Introduction of excise tax refunds would return international carriers to Czech petrol stations

September 23, 2011 | 02:54am CEToriginal
Consequences of the increased excise taxes in the Czech Republic, a new tax collection, experience from Europe, the financial savings for the carrier, the administration through a DKV card...
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Nissan Qashqai, Qashqai+2 and Navara became cheaper in Czech Rep and Slovakia in September

September 23, 2011 | 02:37am CEToriginal
Moreover, Nissan Finance also offers an additional bonus for the Start loan or 50/50 loan with 0% interest. Details of the discounts, the continued benefit for trade-in vehicles...
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AAA Auto plans to open up to six new used car shops in Czech Rep and Slovakia

September 22, 2011 | 01:32am CEToriginal
At present, the company has opened a new branch in Opava. Size of the car centre in Opava, locations and time schedule of the planned used car shops...
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Swedish court of appeal approved Saab's request for protection from creditors

September 22, 2011 | 01:03am CEToriginal
At present, the automaker has to develop a reconstruction plan in three months’ time. Unions have also withdrawn the bankruptcy proposal because...
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Dycom VIP Rent a Car: DyCom opened exclusive BMW car rental in Czech Rep

September 21, 2011 | 01:22am CEToriginal
The target group is not only in Karlovy Vary, models, cars, equipment, prices, range of services, expansion of experiential BMW Experience Packages...
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Jaguar Land Rover to build new engine plant in UK

September 21, 2011 | 12:57am CEToriginal
The lack of engines slows down car production. The growing demand driven by China, long delivery times in Europe, details of the investment...
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MUT Automotive increases production in Czech Rep, plans to expand its new plant

September 21, 2011 | 12:51am CEToriginal
Production of companies and MUT Automotive and MUT Tubes in the first hall has been running for several months, Buhlmann Group takes into account an increase of production and capacity...
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Porsche Inter Auto wants to boost sales of commercial vehicles by 10-15% in Czech Rep in 2011

September 21, 2011 | 12:36am CEToriginal
Sales of the company thus grow more than the entire market. The results for the eight months of the company and the market, plan for the entire year 2011...
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