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Toyota establishing fixed prices of service operations for cars out of warranty in its dealer network

February 28, 2011 | 03:52am CEToriginal
Price lists also include discounted service packages of more operations. This standard was first introduced in the Czech Republic by Auto Eder...
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Auto Esa to pay out driving school course to novice drivers when buying car

February 28, 2011 | 03:39am CEToriginal
Duration of the event, the minimum price of the purchased car, the performance of...
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Skoda Auto unions about to stop production due to collective agreement

February 25, 2011 | 04:22am CEToriginal
Staff is threatening with rejection of a multi-shift model, which would halt production at some plants. Details of the negotiations...
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Toyota Motor expanded corrective action due to mat under gas pedal to additional 2.4 million cars

February 25, 2011 | 04:17am CEToriginal
The recall action applies especially to the U.S., to a lesser extent to Europe including the Czech Republic. The affected Toyota and Lexus models, the number of cars, years of production...
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Opel 24 Hours: Discounts up to CZK 200,000/EUR 7,000, free roof rack, 50% discount on accessories, finance bonus

February 25, 2011 | 04:08am CEToriginal
The seventh year of Opel 24 Hours will be held from March 4 to 5. Details of the event, microsites...
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Spyker to sell production of sports cars and focus on Saab

February 25, 2011 | 03:58am CEToriginal
Spyker already signed a preliminary agreement with one Russian investor, who had previously owned a stake in Spyker. Sales of Saab in 2010 and the outlook...
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Skoda Auto to cease production of Fabia for 4 days, not having enough components

February 25, 2011 | 03:51am CEToriginal
These are components for engines and some elements of equipment. Terms of the cessation, the number of cars not produced, a similar situation at Volkswagen...
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Auto Esa increased sales by 75% in January

February 25, 2011 | 03:42am CEToriginal
The overall market recovery, however, according to Auto Esa, has not yet come, it is only the outflow of customers from small used car shops to dominant players...
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Strasil (Volkswagen): Czech market to rise to 5% in 2011, brand by more than 10%

February 24, 2011 | 02:50am CEToriginal
Results and evaluation of 2010, the current status of orders, new models in 2011, expectations for the new entry-model Up!...
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Honda aims to defend 2010 sales in Czech Rep in 2011, expects significant growth from 2012

February 24, 2011 | 02:22am CEToriginal
The reason is a number of generational changes but also the arrival of brand new models (Jazz HEV, Fit/Jazz EV, new Civic, A-segment mini car, B-SUV). The dealer network...
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TUV Sud and E.ON develop inductive charging station for EVs

February 24, 2011 | 02:10am CEToriginal
At the same time, TUV Sud is investing millions of euros into the construction of the laboratory testing batteries in Germany. Details of the investment, the next scheduled labs...
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Home Credit began cooperating with Direct Pojistovna, to offer its insurance for loans on used cars

February 24, 2011 | 01:59am CEToriginal
Home Credit’s clients can choose damage liability or accident insurance with fixed rates up to 7 years...
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GM ceased production of Chevrolet Aveo in Poland, FSO looks for investor

February 24, 2011 | 01:47am CEToriginal
The factory in Warsaw will dismiss two thirds of employees though. Negotiations are apparently under way with two carmakers from India and China...
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AAA Auto increased sales by 51% y/y in January, by 13% m/m

February 24, 2011 | 01:37am CEToriginal
Development of sales in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the strongest regions, growing demand for diesel cars and off-road vehicles, visit rate of the website and load of the call centre...
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2011 Brno Motor Show: Most automakers to attend, now struggling to be in Hall P

February 23, 2011 | 05:31am CEToriginal
A new feature is the accompanying programme Auto 2020, representing the technologies of present and near future including e-mobility...
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Volkswagen Group increased sales by 4.8% in Czech Rep in January

February 23, 2011 | 05:02am CEToriginal
The largest growth was recorded by the brands Seat and VW, while the least growth was recorded by Skoda. Demand for commercial vehicles and the Auto-plus program...
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TUV Sud developed standard for determining driving range of EVs

February 23, 2011 | 04:54am CEToriginal
The values placed by automakers are not adequate, according to the company. The difference between the TUV Sud E-Car Cycle and NEDC, the influence of other factors...
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Renault Latitude goes to market with price under CZK 500,000 to address private and corporate customers

February 23, 2011 | 04:47am CEToriginal
Equipment and technological features aimed at comfort, expected sales, and the best-selling version, import policy, partnerships with the film...
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Volkswagen Group and GAZ plan for joint venture in Russia

February 23, 2011 | 04:31am CEToriginal
The plant with a capacity of 300,000 cars a year should also produce Skoda cars. The new venture is to produce the models...
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Toyota together with Hitachi and Panasonic work on intelligent power grid

February 23, 2011 | 04:27am CEToriginal
The effective supply of electricity without CO2 emissions, Toyota Smart Center for management of intelligent homes, control of charging processes for EVs and plug-in HEVs...
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Volkswagen Jetta VI: Larger car with new technologies below CZK 400,000

February 23, 2011 | 04:14am CEToriginal
Two equipment versions, two packets, introduction of motorizations, target clientele, sales plans, Jetta Hybrid being prepared...
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Nissan wants to increase sales and market share in Czech Rep in 2011, expand dealer network and strengthen fleet sales

February 22, 2011 | 03:03am CEToriginal
Nissan’s Czech representation has started cooperating with TTL Automotive within the promotion of sales to wholesale customers. New model NV400...
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GAZ intends to meet production capacity in Russia by assembly of foreign cars

February 22, 2011 | 02:37am CEToriginal
After the agreement with Daimler, GAZ is negotiating with GM and Volkswagen. Skoda cars could thus be produced in Russia in a second plant...
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Peugeot to introduce 308 facelift, 3008 Hybrid4 and one large model in 2011

February 21, 2011 | 06:08am CEToriginal
The Peugeot 308 in the e-HDI version with the start-stop system, the fate of the 407 Coupe, possible successor of 607, 508 Hybrid, demand for RCZ...
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Unions and Skoda Auto management has not agreed on wages yet

February 21, 2011 | 05:55am CEToriginal
Problematic issues concern the growth of wage rates and the introduction of a new business model with multiple shifts. Details of requirements and negotiations...
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