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Prague eMobility Day: Exhibition of electric cars, scooters and bikes at two squares on May 6

May 3, 2010 | 11:08pm CEToriginal
The electric cars Peugeot iOn or Tesla Roadster and the electric-powered boat ElektroNemo to be seen there. CEZ will offer...
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Europ Assistance extended number of corporate partners in Czech Rep and Slovakia

May 3, 2010 | 12:40am CEToriginal
Business and financial results of 2009, existing and new partners from among insurance companies, leasing companies, carmakers and car dealers...
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Milan Houzvic leading car insurance section in Kooperativa as of May 1

May 3, 2010 | 12:26am CEToriginal
Within the company, he has been thus promoted from the regional management to the national one. His predecessor, Jiri Filla...
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Number of CNG vehicles extending among companies and institutions in Prague

May 3, 2010 | 12:13am CEToriginal
In 2010, Prazske sluzby or the car rental service Sixt are about to expand their fleets. Specific plans and other operators of CNG vehicles...
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Media communication of Generali to include more local production in Czech Rep

May 2, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginal
The first Czech act is an advertising campaign for mandatory liability Generali Komplet. Details of the strategy, campaign, including TV spots and the highest version Komplet...
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Experts: Reason for decline in car insurance market is lower car sales and cheaper insurance

May 2, 2010 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
Some insurance companies with very low prices may soon reach the limit of operating efficiency of automobile insurance...
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Bela Jaskova left SkoFIN after 11 years

May 2, 2010 | 11:37pm CEToriginal
In the company, she held the position of spokeswoman; her successor will be announced next week. Jaskova’s new place of activity...
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Analyst: General Motors mystified market with announcement of early government loans’ repayment

May 2, 2010 | 11:28pm CEToriginal
The goal was only to refinance the total debt. According to the analysts, GM is still in a deep slump...
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CP Safety Index: Jihlava had safest roads from regional cities, Tabor from district cities in 2009

May 2, 2010 | 11:16pm CEToriginal
A total of 11 district towns with a clean slate in the number of fatalities in H1, worsened in H2. Detailed results of the cities...
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Kooperativa: Car wash quality rising, drivers are more responsible

May 2, 2010 | 11:02pm CEToriginal
In 2009, the number of claims concerning the vehicle’s damage in the car wash decreased. Results for the last two years, the average amount of damage...
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Kia dealers in Czech Rep can get rid of used car trade, AAA Auto to take care of cars in part exchange

April 30, 2010 | 11:06am CEToriginal
The program for used cars Autokeep still continues. Replacement of a car in part exchange in Germany and the Czech Republic...
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Skoda Auto enhanced all business and financial indicators in Q1

April 30, 2010 | 10:36am CEToriginal
The production increased by 37.5%, revenues by 32%, profits several times, total sales by 25%, sales excluding China, by 10%. Individual regions, models and current outlook for 2010...
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Car insurance market fell by 8.7% in Czech Rep in Q1, damage liability more than accident insurance

April 30, 2010 | 04:52am CEToriginal
Detailed results of the insurance companies CP, Kooperativa, CPP, Allianz, Generali, CSOB, Uniqa, Triglav, Wüstenrot, Slavia, Direct, Axa, HVP and Maxima...
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Brno-based dealer of Jaguar and Land Rover, House of England changed its owner

April 29, 2010 | 02:08am CEToriginal
The dealership has been dominated by the company UK cars, led by Robert Pergl, the head of Scuderia Praha representing brands Ferrari and Maserati on the Czech market. Details…
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Brano Group won contract from Porsche for EUR 1 million

April 29, 2010 | 01:53am CEToriginal
Thanks to new contracts, the company has enrolled 200 new employees. Details of the new contract for Porsche and experience with the production of other exclusive brands...
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First service partner of Isuzu Trucks in Czech Rep assigned Hesti group

April 29, 2010 | 01:39am CEToriginal
Its service locations in Prague, Hradec Kralove, and Plzen will therefore take an additional brand. Other service locations in Brno and Ostrava...
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BMW Extended Warranty: Carmaker’s extended guarantee up to 5 years/120,000 km for BMW cars

April 29, 2010 | 01:08am CEToriginal
The warranty may be bought for any vehicle with a valid service package Service Inclusive before the statutory warranty period expiration. Options and prices...
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Direct Pojistovna: Motorists mostly rely on conventional mechanical car security

April 29, 2010 | 12:35am CEToriginal
Their greatest concerns for the theft of their cars include parking on lightless places and big cities. Details of the IBRS survey...
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Prazska plynarenska to offer discount on CNG and petrol voucher as of May

April 29, 2010 | 12:17am CEToriginal
The offer concerns customers in the category of residential and retail customers. The discount and the value of petrol voucher in the network Benzina...
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Toyota recalls further SUVs in USA, currently 50,000 Sequoia cars

April 28, 2010 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
The reason is a potential problem with the ESP, which in some cases may be activated even when driving slowly and it prevents the acceleration of the vehicle that is expected by the driver. NHTSA...
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EC: Number of cars to double by 2020 worldwide, electric cars await rapid development

April 28, 2010 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
The EC wants to encourage the green technologies more, to work for the extension of charging stations, to develop rules for providing incentives for purchases...
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General Motors to invest USD 890 million in modernization of five motor plants

April 28, 2010 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
The investment will protect 1,600 jobs in North America. These factories should produce a new generation V8 engine designed for...
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Gonow wants to double dealer network in Czech Rep and Slovakia

April 28, 2010 | 12:55am CEToriginal
At the same time the company is preparing to enter Poland, Hungary and Romania. Presentation at motor shows the region and the current dealer network...
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Allianz offers cheaper damage liability for Prague and surroundings in Q1

April 28, 2010 | 12:42am CEToriginal
The offer is intended for the consumer. The campaign, called the Prague Spring accompanied by the song Pripojistena also covers the counties...
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LeasePlan: Czech companies spend too much for operating company cars, they could save up to 15% of costs

April 28, 2010 | 12:20am CEToriginal
The biggest savings can be implemented within the choice of ownership, drive, tires, insurance but also when purchasing fuel and by introducing an electronic log book...
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