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Car of the Year 2017: Jury selected seven candidates for European Car of the Year

January 2, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginal
These are the Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Mercedes, Nissan, Peugeot, Toyota and Volvo representatives. Fewer nominations, announcement of the winner...
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Car of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: At least two carmakers disagree with nomination fees

January 2, 2017 | 02:38am CEToriginal
These fees have prevented one traditional survey participant and SDA member from participating. Disruption of the mission of the competition, criticism of other changes in the rules...
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Russian investor entered into Avtovaz

January 2, 2017 | 02:18am CEToriginal
Thanks to this Renault does not need to invest the originally promised amount in raising capital of the Russian carmaker. The investor, shares, financial results in H1 2016...
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US authorities investigate possible defect in million FCA vehicles

January 1, 2017 | 10:53pm CEToriginal
The affected brands and models, details of the defect, possible connection with a fatal accident of an actor, a call to use the parking brake...
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Volkswagen Financial Services expects record operating profit in 2016

December 31, 2016 | 12:42am CEToriginal
This is due to growth in sales of vehicles including diesel ones and cost reduction...
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Car sales in China rose by 17.2% in November

December 31, 2016 | 12:32am CEToriginal
It is the ninth increase in a row. Sales of domestic and foreign brands, a large demand for SUVs, results in 11 months...
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Volkswagen Group sales rose by 7.9% in November

December 31, 2016 | 12:20am CEToriginal
The fourth rise in a row, demand in individual markets, growth in most brands, results in 11 months...
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Volvo Trucks expects 6,000 trained drivers in Central and Southeastern Europe in 2016

December 29, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
The situation in the Czech Republic, the success of regional trainers, the victory of a Czech in the 5th year of the Drivers’ Fuel Challenge, partners, Dynafleet FMS system, Volvo Concept Truck...
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SDA: 149 HEVs and 39 EVs registered in Czech Rep in November

December 29, 2016 | 11:47pm CEToriginal
The registry also newly includes 257 vehicles powered by CNG and 45 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results for 11 months...
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Vosicky (Hyundai): Real Czech car market not to exceed 200,000 units in 2016

December 29, 2016 | 12:44am CEToriginal
The estimated volume of special-purpose and false registrations, aging fleet, results of the Hyundai brand, the goal until 2020...
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Invelt expects sales growth of cars and motorcycles in 2016

December 28, 2016 | 11:46pm CEToriginal
Demand is growing for both the new and used cars. The best-selling model is a SUV. The results of the BMW, Mini, Alpina and BMW Motorrad brands, new BMW Alpina B7...
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Venturini: Peugeot expects record number of orders received in Czech Rep in 2016

December 28, 2016 | 12:16am CEToriginal
Results in the autumn, interest in cars and vans, the new Peugeot 3008, sales plan, a hybrid version...
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Alpina to produce 1,600 cars in 2016

December 27, 2016 | 11:58pm CEToriginal
However, the record year 2014 will not be exceeded. The most important markets, the model range, entry into two new markets outside Europe...
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Peleska: Sales of Toyota and Lexus cars in Central Europe to increase by 40% in 2016

December 26, 2016 | 11:18pm CEToriginal
The situation in the Czech Republic, demand of private and corporate clients, penetration of HEVs, results of the Toyota Weekend, the new Toyota C-HR, plans for 2017, Lexus showroom according to a new concept…
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Sales of Skoda cars rose by 9.6% in November

December 26, 2016 | 10:57pm CEToriginal
It is the 12th month of growth in a row, driven by increased demand in most markets. Growth in Russia and Ukraine, the interest in various models...
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Volvo Car raised capital through issuing shares and selling them to several Swedish investors

December 22, 2016 | 02:51am CEToriginal
The subjects concerned, financial volume, the first capital increase since the entry of Geely, speculation about the return of the carmaker to the stock market, sales results...
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Dieselgate: US Court approved agreement of Volkswagen on 3.0 TDI vehicles

December 22, 2016 | 02:39am CEToriginal
The carmaker’s supplier Bosch has also concluded a framework agreement on the settlement of civil actions. Details, the cost of settling...
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Innogy agreed on cooperation with another network of filling stations in Czech Rep

December 20, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
It is not going to install new CNG filling machines only in the Benzina network. Partner, timing, the new generation of filling stations, locations, nonstop refuelling with a payment terminal...
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Bohdan Wojnar became new president of Czech Automotive Industry Association

December 20, 2016 | 11:41pm CEToriginal
He has been elected for a longer period than his predecessor Martin Jahn. The new vice president and two members of the Board of Directors, the Lifetime Achievement Award...
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Hyundai launched sale of EVs and HEVs in Czech Rep

December 20, 2016 | 11:21pm CEToriginal
The Ioniq will be offered by selected dealers. Versions, specifications, warranty, prices, timing, microsite, business objectives, hydrogen drive…
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Citroen Jumpy, Peugeot Expert and Toyota Proace became Most Practical Commercial Vehicles of the Year 2016 in Czech Rep

December 20, 2016 | 03:43am CEToriginal
Awards were handed over to exhibitors at Transport Expo. Neither the names of the jurors nor the scores were disclosed. Ambiguities in the nomination document...
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Slovakia subsidized purchase of 50 EVs and HEVs over month

December 20, 2016 | 03:28am CEToriginal
This represents approximately the annual sales of electric vehicles in the country. Most desirable cars and drives, ZAP evaluation…
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Car of the Year 2017 in Czech Rep: Models not tested by jurors may advance to finals

December 18, 2016 | 11:02pm CEToriginal
In doing so, the evaluation criteria include comfort, maneuverability, driveability and behaviour on the road. Inconsistent rules, missing models during test drives...
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Ford aims to strengthen dealer network in Czech Rep

December 18, 2016 | 10:21pm CEToriginal
The current and intended state, demanded locations in Bohemia and Moravia, the current model range, benefits...
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BP changed distribution strategy of Castrol lubricants in Europe

December 18, 2016 | 10:05pm CEToriginal
Recently, the implementation has taken place in Central Europe. Newly designated distributors Servind, Stahlgruber, Rhiag or Inter Cars, B2B clients, changes for brand service centres...
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