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EXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: TPCA to reduce production by 14% in 2010

October 21, 2010 | 03:12am CEToriginal
The JV factory in Kolin introduced Saturday non-production shifts, extended tact time of the production line, release part of agency staff. Details of measures...
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Brand new small BMW models and new generation Mini to get hybrid drive

October 20, 2010 | 02:07am CEToriginal
PSA Peugeot Citroen is going to become a partner in developing, manufacturing and purchasing of components. The prepared platform for small BMW cars is likely to be utilized by Saab...
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Skoda Auto to significantly increase global sales in 2010, perhaps by up to 770,000 cars

October 20, 2010 | 01:43am CEToriginal
Sales grew by 9.8% in September and it was the best month in history. In Q1-3 car sales went up by 12.8%. High demand for the GreenLine cars in the Netherlands...
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Car production in Czech Rep up by 13% in Q1-3, should grow in coming years

October 20, 2010 | 01:26am CEToriginal
Skoda Auto increased production by 7.1%, Hyundai by 84.4%, Avia by 59.8% and Tatra by 5.9%. On the contrary, TPCA, SOR, Iveco and Tedom decreased production. Estimates of PwC, KPMG, TPCA...
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Czech Top 100: CSOB Leasing became largest leasing company in Czech Rep in 2009, Kooperativa largest non-life insurance company

October 20, 2010 | 01:02am CEToriginal
Other places also belong to companies financing and insuring motor vehicles. Details of the chart...
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Ford holds winter service offer in Czech Rep by end of the year

October 20, 2010 | 12:35am CEToriginal
The offer includes car inspection and advantageous offer of complete winter wheels. The scope and price of the inspection varies for each dealer…
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Chamber of Deputies received second draft of act on compulsory contributions from damage liability for firefighters

October 20, 2010 | 12:21am CEToriginal
The Central Bohemia region submitted it, the previous is a work of the Pardubice Region. Parameters of both proposals and views of interested parties...
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s Autoleasing expanded offer of accommodation card to financing contract on EUR 50 voucher

October 20, 2010 | 12:10am CEToriginal
Compared to the accommodation card, the voucher can be used once only. This special offer has addressed several thousand clients since March...
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Geely lost interest in Opel plant in Antwerp, to be closed

October 19, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
Opel will now focus on finding subjects interested in buying the factory site for other purposes...
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Lotus finalizes preparations to enter Czech Rep, chose local partner

October 19, 2010 | 04:35am CEToriginal
The carmaker will launch a new model onto the market each year and will enter the segment of four-door coupes and possibly city electric cars...
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AAA Auto’s monthly sales slightly fall in Czech Rep in recent two months, continually grow in Slovakia since January

October 19, 2010 | 03:48am CEToriginal
The company increased sales by 15.2% in Q3, by 2.6% in Q1-3. The company will probably meet its full-year plan...
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Czech Top 100: Revenues of TPCA, Lucas Variety, Denso and Dura Automotive up in 2009

October 19, 2010 | 03:26am CEToriginal
Some companies experienced a slight decline in turnover, some in the tens of per cent. Details of a chart of revenues and exports of manufacturing and sales companies...
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SAIC wants to deepen cooperation with GM by acquisition of its shares

October 19, 2010 | 12:11am CEToriginal
SAIC Motor is considering participation in General Motors’ IPO, which is expected in 2010...
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Renault Group significantly exceeding sales plans in Czech Rep in 2010

October 18, 2010 | 03:03am CEToriginal
While at the beginning of the year the carmaker expected a slight decrease, in Q1-3 it recorded double-digit growth. Registrations, sales, product news, estimates...
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Volkswagen’s first step to cut Skoda brand back to be limited equipment of its cars

October 18, 2010 | 02:47am CEToriginal
Some elements will disappear; some will be moved to the optional equipment. At the same time, prices of Skoda cars are going to fall. Features, models, dates...
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Suzuki to recall over 90,000 cars in Japan, action to be possibly spread abroad

October 18, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginal
The reason is a possible defect on the door mirrors, which can be released. The affected models and years of production...
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Dekra proposed surveillance cameras at MOT stations in Czech Rep

October 18, 2010 | 02:29am CEToriginal
They would be connected to the information system of the Ministry of Transport. Dekra’s network currently involves 86% of MOT stations in the Czech Republic, the rest...
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Jaguar Land Rover abandoned plans to close one of Britain-based factories

October 18, 2010 | 12:51am CEToriginal
It is caused by the sales growth, which means the creation of new jobs. Sales in September, the agreed wages increase, the recruitment of staff...
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Ford possibly aiming to reduce stake in Mazda

October 18, 2010 | 12:39am CEToriginal
Of the current 11% Ford plans to cut the share below 3%. Potential candidates, share’s value, term of decisions...
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Volkswagen sales rose by 7.9% in September, by 12.7% in Q1-3

October 18, 2010 | 12:29am CEToriginal
For the full year of 2010 the carmaker expects record sales. In September, Skoda saw record monthly sales. Results of the individual group brands...
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Kia Open Days/Service Days: Venga’s day-rental, favoured winter inspection

October 18, 2010 | 12:16am CEToriginal
The event will again take place in the dealer network for 10 days. When presenting a coupon, the car owner gets a 75% discount for the inspection...
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Car magazine Z1 Auto replaced by new show AutoDrive after a year

October 18, 2010 | 12:09am CEToriginal
This is the second media activity of the company NewsDrive, which has been providing the automobile video server Autotelevize.cz since 2008. Details on the AutoDrive...
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Car sales in EU continues to decline due to scrap bonus, though growing in most countries

October 17, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
However, the major European markets have been forfeiting. Sales declined by 9.6% in September, by 4.3% in Q1-3. Results of Volkswagen and Skoda...
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Citroen supports introduction of new generation C3 by free rentals for one day in Czech Rep

October 17, 2010 | 11:47pm CEToriginal
There are 60 cars available in the dealer network. Over three months, the opportunity to test the new Citroen C3 was utilized by...
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Vosicky (Hyundai): Number of official importers re-export new cars registered in Czech Rep

October 15, 2010 | 04:19am CEToriginal
They seek to meet the business plans, at the same time to sell cars and preferably at a higher price. However, this distorts Czech statistics of registrations. Average re-exports and by individual brands...
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