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Pininfarina to expand in Russia, aims to produce all-new models of Lada Niva and ZIL

September 3, 2010 | 04:13am CEToriginal
Simultaneously, Pininfarina wants to buy the Niva brand from GM. Negotiations with the carmaker AvtoVAZ, investments in new models...
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Bohdan Wojnar to move from Slovak plant to Skoda Auto within Volkswagen Group

September 3, 2010 | 03:56am CEToriginal
As a board member for HR he will replace Klaus Dierkes in the Czech carmaker, who goes to China...
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Volkswagen wants to set up assembly line in GAZ plant in Russia

September 3, 2010 | 03:42am CEToriginal
The German carmaker is seeking to strengthen production capacity in anticipation of increased sales. GAZ also recently purchased a production line from Chrysler...
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Volvo Truck let key managers spin in CEE region

September 3, 2010 | 03:29am CEToriginal
In August and September importers of Volvo trucks in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Estonia appointed new general managers. Their names...
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Car sales in Germany fell by 27% in August, by 29% over eight months

September 3, 2010 | 03:18am CEToriginal
The high comparative base influenced by the crap bonus has affected the sales in France, Italy and Spain as well. Detailed data on the decline...
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Martin Maly to leave Cetelem, outside field of finance

September 3, 2010 | 03:11am CEToriginal
Cetelem has not decided on his successor yet, a selection procedure is now under way. Maly’s new place of work...
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Ferrari recalls 1,250 cars of 458 Italia model to repair due to potential fire

September 3, 2010 | 02:54am CEToriginal
So far, five cases of fire related to a used adhesive have reportedly occurred. In the Czech Republic, the recall covers...
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Ceska pojistovna strengthened by Jan Hainz, became new head of communications

September 3, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginal
He has replaced Richard Kapsa in the office, who still remains in CP. Existing and new duties of Kapsa in CP and Generali PPF Holding...
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Car sales in USA dropped by 5% m/m below 1 million units in August

September 3, 2010 | 02:24am CEToriginal
It is the worst August result over 27 years, very surprising according to analysts. Results of carmakers...
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Martin Jahn to move within Volkswagen Group from Russia to headquarters in Germany

September 2, 2010 | 01:05am CEToriginal
He will become the head of global fleet sales there. His successes in Russia, targets in Wolfsburg, further personnel changes in Volkswagen...
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AAA Auto and association SOVA prepared proposal to impose criminal sanctions for rewind tachometers

September 2, 2010 | 12:52am CEToriginal
The proposed penalty, criminalization of offering such a service, obligation of MOT, registration offices of vehicles and service shops to record mileage within inspections...
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV to cost about EUR 34,000 in Europe, with government support EUR 30,000

September 2, 2010 | 12:33am CEToriginal
Sales will begin still in 2010 in 14 countries which provide subsidies for EVs. Differences of the European version, introduction in the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
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Czech Rep supported free trade agreement between EU and South Korea

September 2, 2010 | 12:11am CEToriginal
The agreement offers according to the Czech government new export opportunities to companies outside the automotive industry, including protection mechanism for the European carmakers...
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Slovak plant of Volkswagen resumed continuous production in advance

September 1, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginal
It has happened after three years, the continuous production is planned until mid 2011. The reason is a high demand for SUVs...
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Vaclav Balek became head of communications at Allianz in Czech Rep

September 1, 2010 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
His predecessor, Pavla Pasekova left Allianz in late June. Balek came from the Ceska pojistovna, which has already chosen his successor...
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Giant factory complex in Brandys nad Labem rented out to Continental to go on auction in mid-October

September 1, 2010 | 02:57am CEToriginal
The factory owner, auction proposer, the reasons for the sale, parameters of the plant and lease, annual rent, parties concerned, auction and market price…
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New advertising server for used cars, Ucar.cz started up in Czech Rep

September 1, 2010 | 02:48am CEToriginal
The operator, the number of cooperating used-car shops, visitors to the website, the number of cars offered, offers of the Skoda brand...
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CEZ to acquire further Mercedes-Benz cars within long-term framework agreement

September 1, 2010 | 02:39am CEToriginal
The supplier’s name, the model chosen, the number of cars, special adaptations to vehicles, use within the CEZ Group...
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Vladimir Bezdek to become head of Generali in Slovakia after Antonin Nekvinda

September 1, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginal
Bezdek lastly worked in the Aegon group in the Czech Republic. Nekvinda may remain in Generali PPF Holding...
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s Autoleasing increased number of new contracts by 21% in H1

September 1, 2010 | 02:21am CEToriginal
Whereas the number in financing of used cars rose by 27%, new cars fell by 2%. The reason of the success is allegedly a gift in the form of a card for accommodation...
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Auto Esa prepared bonus when renewing car damaged by hail through trade-in

September 1, 2010 | 02:12am CEToriginal
The discount called hail-bonus may reach up to CZK 50,000 after assessing the state of the car. Further details and conditions of the offer...
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CAP: Clients reported 2,600 claims on cars worth CZK 115 million to insurance companies after hailstorm over last week

September 1, 2010 | 02:06am CEToriginal
In terms of floods, there are 42 new claims worth CZK 3 million. Current numbers, the situation at the largest Czech insurance companies, Ceska pojistovna and Kooperativa...
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SkoFIN offers customers affected by August elements extension of payment holidays and remission of debt charges

September 1, 2010 | 01:54am CEToriginal
The grace period of four months, unpaid fees and penalties, validity of the offer...
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Dynavix appointed new marketing and PR manager

September 1, 2010 | 01:51am CEToriginal
Marketa Kubeckova will assume the office mentioned above on September 1. Her predecessor, Jana Slintakova...
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Audi offers sports package for A6/A6 Avant with quattro all-wheel drive at discount of 70%

September 1, 2010 | 01:41am CEToriginal
The carmaker has prepared the special equipment package on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the all-wheel drive. Contents of the package and its new price...
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