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Mahindra & Mahindra to buy majority stake in South Korean carmaker SsangYong

November 24, 2010 | 01:59am CEToriginal
The Indian carmaker wants to become stronger in the SUV segment in this way. The share and the value of acquisitions...
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Generali withdrew from most of claim charges in Czech Rep

November 24, 2010 | 01:49am CEToriginal
At the same time the insurance company introduced bonus copying to family members, and prepared a 55% discount on damage liability for the autumn and winter for…
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Winterkorn, Vahland: Skoda and VW flagships to have different gear, umbrella of Superb remains

November 24, 2010 | 01:37am CEToriginal
According to the management of the carmaker, the quality of both brands is supposed to remain high. Comments of both managers...
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NHTSA investigates problems with Honda Accord Hybrid

November 24, 2010 | 01:25am CEToriginal
The authority has received one complaint and is now considering recall action. Any decision would affect 25,000 cars in the USA...
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Fastbox to offer e-mobility program on Czech market as well as in Austria

November 23, 2010 | 06:04am CEToriginal
The importer for one brand and dealer for two other brands, negotiating with the public sector and energy companies, charging stations at branches, commercial EVS from CZK 500,000...
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Fastbox: Czech Rep offers space for 300-400 fast service points; we want to have 30%

November 22, 2010 | 01:00am CEToriginal
The first premises on the Czech market and the planned ones for 2011, the market for fast service points in the Czech Republic, prices and range of services, franchising and expansion to other countries...
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Citroen started selling tested used cars under Citroen Select program in Czech Rep

November 22, 2010 | 12:45am CEToriginal
In Europe, there are 1,200 vendors providing such a service, in the Czech Republic another 25 dealers will be added. Warranty and other services from Europ Assistance, the sale plan, the current offer...
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AAA Auto raised gross profit and revenues by third in Q3, but margin declined slightly

November 22, 2010 | 12:27am CEToriginal
In Q1-3, its gross profit increased by 23.2% at revenue growth of 15.5%. The ratio of operating costs towards revenues remained at 19%. Reasons for decline in margin...
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Martin Zavadil and Halfords ex-managers to be in charge of Fastbox expansion in Czech Rep

November 22, 2010 | 12:14am CEToriginal
Zavadil previously developed a network of stores with sporting goods Drapa Sport. Jiri Mica will be in charge of...
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Dynavix: Demand for navigation devices in PDA to become equal to portable ones by 2013

November 19, 2010 | 03:24am CEToriginal
In the future, manufacturers of navigation systems will become navigation software dealers only. Besides the versions for the iPhone Dynavix is preparing a version for Android. Sales in 2010...
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Skoda Auto aims to increase number of shifts at almost all models in 2011

November 19, 2010 | 03:05am CEToriginal
Regarding the Octavia and Roomster it is one extra shift, as for the Yeti and Superb three a week. Time schedule, collective bargaining, the use of flexi accounts, considered production downtimes...
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GM back at stock market after year and half, SAIC bought part of its shares

November 18, 2010 | 11:27pm CEToriginal
Development of the share price in the first day of trading, the yield from the IPO, the return of government investments to GM’s rescue, the reduction of state share, option exercising…
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Penta to support automotive industry project, building network of self repair car shops Selfix in Czech Rep

November 18, 2010 | 01:23am CEToriginal
Details of the concept, the first branch, hourly or monthly rates for motorists and mechanics, offer of the e-shop, details of expansion...
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Synlab united fleet management in Czech Rep under one leasing company and one brand

November 18, 2010 | 12:41am CEToriginal
LeasePlan became a provider of the services. The size and composition of the fleet, operations and cost savings realized, the chosen brand...
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All Dynavix navigations to inform of risky places on roads in Czech Rep

November 18, 2010 | 12:15am CEToriginal
They will take advantage of the database managed by the CVUT. Details of the project and portal BezNehody.cz, prepared implementation to route planners...
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Skoda Auto prepares new logo with much simpler design

November 18, 2010 | 12:05am CEToriginal
However, some employees do not like it; they think it was not designed by experts. The logo should change after 16 years. Details of the proposal...
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Car sales in EU fell by 16.6% in October, by 5.5% over ten months

November 17, 2010 | 11:40pm CEToriginal
All major car markets in the EU recorded a double-digit percentage drop in sales in October. Registrations of Volkswagen fell by 11%, Skoda by 14%...
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High Court rejected objection of SOVA association and returned action of Auto Esa to lower court

November 15, 2010 | 11:23pm CEToriginal
The lower court should decide in a few months. SOVA continues to stand behind their claims. Paid advertising in the form of sponsored links...
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Authority withdrew permission for Czech plant of Hyundai to build second transmission shop

November 15, 2010 | 11:10pm CEToriginal
The reasons for the verdict, the possibility to obtain a new building permit, the planned start of construction and start of operation in the new hall...
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Continental wants to increase production of high-speed tires in Czech Rep

November 15, 2010 | 01:23am CEToriginal
Construction of the new hall in Otrokovice and the installation of two lines, the introduction of new production of semi-finished products, planned increase in production of tires...
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Skoda Auto confirmed Petr Lehky’s arrival to Czech Rep

November 15, 2010 | 12:59am CEToriginal
At the same time, it has announced his successor in Slovakia, Jan Mach. Profiles of the new heads of sales on the Czech and Slovak markets...
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Citroen dealers have to adapt showrooms to new standards by end of 2011

November 15, 2010 | 12:47am CEToriginal
The owners of newish showrooms are upgrading them; older premises are replaced by newly constructed ones. Open and just-built showrooms in the Czech Republic...
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Secar Bohemia management taken over by Jan Ruml, brother of former head Jiri Ruml

November 15, 2010 | 12:29am CEToriginal
Reasons for the personnel change, the history of the company's management, Jan Ruml’s career, the current offer of Sherlog products in five European countries...
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Volkswagen plans to merge truck manufacturers Scania and MAN

November 15, 2010 | 12:18am CEToriginal
Therefore, the German carmaker plans to take MAN over through Scania, at the same time to increase its share in Scania. Details of the intention...
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SAIC allegedly agreed to buy stake in GM

November 14, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
However, the transaction must be approved by Chinese regulators. Details of the IPO, the value of shares purchased by the carmaker SAIC...
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