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Volkswagen not managing to produce VW and Skoda cars in Russia, lack compensated by imports from Czech Rep

November 8, 2010 | 04:47am CEToriginal
Waiting time for the Polo sedan, Fabia and Octavia, Polo cheaper than Fabia, planned production and sales in 2010...
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Dalibor Sajar became head of Allianz marketing and CRM in Czech Rep

November 8, 2010 | 04:33am CEToriginal
He replaced Martin Podavka, who remains with Allianz. Sajar’s previous position, Podavka’s new post...
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Leasing of movables in Czech Rep down by 8.2% in Q1-3, consumer loans by 7.1%

November 8, 2010 | 04:11am CEToriginal
The number of contracts concluded, financial and operational leasing, fleet management, the individual segments (cars, LCVs, trucks, buses)...
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Introduction of flexi accounts at Skoda Auto took workers option to work on weekends and Saturday bonuses, unions aim to compensate it

November 5, 2010 | 05:53am CEToriginal
If there is no agreement reached, the unions intend to reject the intensive working hours in 2011. The circumstances of the situation, the attitudes of both sides...
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Toyota recalls 135,800 cars in Japan and Europe

November 5, 2010 | 05:33am CEToriginal
The reason is a possible failure of the power steering. Recalled models, numbers of affected vehicles, and years of production...
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Rehak (Ceska pojistovna): Direct settlement with clearing center to be introduced in Czech Rep within one year

November 4, 2010 | 07:02am CEToriginal
It is now being discussed within CAP whether it will be in a legislative or non-legislative way. Liquidation companies falling out of the process, the situation in Europe...
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SDA: Sales of passenger cars in Czech Rep down by 7% in October, due to consumers

November 4, 2010 | 06:53am CEToriginal
Registrations of LCVs fell by 14.9% but went up for trucks and buses. The data are not cleared of re-exports though...
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Wustenrot gives toll sticker for arranging building savings and damage liability in Czech Rep

November 4, 2010 | 06:39am CEToriginal
The permanent discounts, Multibonus for owners of several cars, casualty insurance and assistance free of charge, progressive increase in bonus...
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GE Money Auto extended offer of autoCredit with free weekend stay until end of year

November 4, 2010 | 06:23am CEToriginal
Over five months 4,700 clients took advantage of the offer, 75% of them selected hotels in the Czech Republic. The company has extended its offer before the winter with 20 mountain hotels...
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Nissan Crossover Week: Dealers presenting latest novelties Juke and Murano Diesel in Czech Rep

November 4, 2010 | 06:14am CEToriginal
The event lasts until November 7, dealers are also open at the weekend. Actual prices of Juke, Qashqai and Murano, advantaged financing...
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Unions of Bosch Diesel’s Czech plant want higher wage growth in 2011

November 4, 2010 | 06:00am CEToriginal
Employees also require changing the shift model with regard to time off or increasing premiums. Details of the requirements, the economic results for 2009...
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Ceska pojistovna: Damage liability market in Czech Rep to fall by 2.9% in 2010 after falling by 0.1% in 2009

November 4, 2010 | 05:53am CEToriginal
The fight for the client is thus becoming tough, insurance companies are coming with direct settlement and new or enhanced services. Another negative phenomenon is not applying extra premiums...
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Government refused to allow firefighters in Czech Rep receiving share of damage liability

November 4, 2010 | 05:42am CEToriginal
The cabinet thus rejected the proposal of the Pardubice Region to give 4% of premiums to firefighters. The reason of the government...
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Google tests car without driver, on highways and in cities as well

November 4, 2010 | 05:31am CEToriginal
The aim is to improve traffic safety, let people relax and reduce emissions. Previous test results and details of the automatic cars...
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Car sales in Russia up by 55% in September, by 18% in Q1-3

November 4, 2010 | 05:23am CEToriginal
Demand continued to be driven by the scrappage scheme. Skoda is growing faster than the market in Russia, namely...
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SkoFIN innovated communication strategy, introduced new logo and slogan

November 4, 2010 | 05:19am CEToriginal
The aim of the innovation is more precise addressing of potential clients. Tools for external communication, the planned expansion of services...
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Renault will sell majority of shares in Volvo AB, remains largest owner though

November 4, 2010 | 05:12am CEToriginal
The company wants to reduce its debt and regain investment rating. The marketed share, its value, improvement of the shares...
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Crisis closed several Auto Place used car shops in Czech Rep, company wants to open new ones with licence

November 3, 2010 | 05:42am CEToriginal
Details of franchising, current and former branches, 2-year warranty, after sales benefits and discounts for customers, operating leases for used cars...
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Jaroslav Srol started Isuzu Trucks representation in Czech Rep, now given same task in Slovakia

November 3, 2010 | 05:36am CEToriginal
Antonin Ruzicka became new general manager of Isuzu Trucks Czech Republic, who previously worked in...
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Ikea to support e-mobility, prepares pilot project in Central Europe

November 3, 2010 | 05:17am CEToriginal
The corporate fleet, charging stations at Avion shopping malls, reserved seats for eco-cars in Prague, rental EVs to customers...
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Philippe Saillard got task to lead Nissan in Central Europe after establishment of Infiniti brand in Europe

November 3, 2010 | 05:07am CEToriginal
The current managing director of Nissan for the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Pierre Boutin will go within Nissan Europe to...
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Swell began to perform vibration tests at extreme temperatures

November 3, 2010 | 04:57am CEToriginal
The company extended the technological equipment of the development test-room and will soon put a temperature chamber into operation, which can develop the temperature for the surroundings...
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Uniqa to expand direct settlement of claims from accident insurance to damage liability

November 3, 2010 | 04:50am CEToriginal
Existing clients will receive it automatically, the new ones within expanded assistance. The special offer until the end of 2010, including multiplication of bonuses and selection of one more benefits...
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AvtoVAZ announced third recall action, again due to major safety problem

November 3, 2010 | 04:32am CEToriginal
However, the carmaker is recalling only a negligible part of its production for repair; experts consider it a marketing gimmick. Number of cars and models affected, including the Chevrolet brand...
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Tomas Zavoral became spokesman of Ceska pojistovna

November 3, 2010 | 04:24am CEToriginal
Ceska pojistovna thus filled this post after two months, when Vaclav Balek left for Allianz. Zavoral’s previous place of work...
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