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CAP: Premium billing in car insurance decreased for the first time after 8 years

April 28, 2010 | 12:10am CEToriginal
Anyway, the number of contracts in this insurance has increased by 1%. The reason is the price fight on the market, but also the stagnation in sales of more expensive cars...
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Porsche recalling Panamera cars for inspection due to safety belts produced in Czech Rep

April 27, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
In certain cases it could lead to reduced functionality of the belt tensioners, the carmaker is going to solve it by replacing the part. The event covers 11,324 cars, of which in the Czech Republic…
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Sales of commercial vehicles in Europe up for the first time over almost two years

April 27, 2010 | 11:47pm CEToriginal
In March, sales of commercial vehicles grew by 8.8%, but fell by 1.3% in Q1. Compared to pre-crisis level of March 2008, sales were lower by...
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Staff approved plan for closing Belgian Opel factory in Antwerp

April 27, 2010 | 11:39pm CEToriginal
More than 75% of workers have given approval for the agreement, which opened the way for finding an investor for the plant...
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New market in USA to markedly increase sales of electric trucks Smith Newton in 2010

April 27, 2010 | 02:15am CEToriginal
They are built on the chassis of the Czech truck manufacturer Avia. Sales in previous years and expectations for 2010...
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Hyundai offers free service inspection for cars older than 3 years in Czech Rep till end of 2010

April 27, 2010 | 01:59am CEToriginal
The inspection includes 12 checkpoints. Moreover, if the customer undergoes a demonstration drive with a new car, he will get a gift...
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Isuzu D-Max in Czech Rep: 2WD from CZK 430,000 excl. VAT, 4WD from CZK 515,000 excl. VAT

April 27, 2010 | 12:59am CEToriginal
Three cabins, two diesel engines, manual or automatic transmission, two equipping packets, 3 years/100.000 km warranty, a wide range of bodies from companies...
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Autotec & Autosalon Brno 2010: Passenger cars and commercial vehicles, components, service equipment

April 27, 2010 | 12:34am CEToriginal
About 250 companies will exhibit in an area over 40,000 m2. Exhibition of historic cars, conferences, entry in the afternoon and for owners of Skoda cars free...
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Volkswagen to increase investments in China by EUR 1.6 billion, to build two new plants there

April 26, 2010 | 11:58pm CEToriginal
Between 2010 and 2012, Volkswagen will thus invest a total of...
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Sberbank agreed with GM on damages for non-implementation of Opel sale

April 26, 2010 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
Both companies, however, have not published details of the agreement, including the amount of money...
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Smith Electric aims to provide Avia and Ford electric vehicles in continental Europe

April 26, 2010 | 02:00am CEToriginal
Smith and Avia have already started discussions on promoting the sale of electric cars with the governments of four European countries including the Czech Republic...
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Isuzu Trucks to set out for non-exclusive financing in Czech Rep

April 26, 2010 | 01:25am CEToriginal
The importer has been already agreed with two companies regarding the financing of Isuzu trucks, and there are talks under way with the third one. However, it is not against other partners...
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Chevrolet in Europe from 2010 to 2012: Spark, Orlando, Cruze hatchback, Camaro, Aveo, Volt

April 26, 2010 | 01:10am CEToriginal
At present, a new Spark has come to the Czech market, marked by number 5. The production of seven-seated MPV based on the concept of Orlando begins in...
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One of Brazil regions suspended sales of Toyota Corolla

April 25, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
The reason is a security risk associated with the unintended acceleration of these cars. The number of cases reported by the consumer...
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Hyundai began to offer alternative spare parts for older cars under Unifit brand

April 25, 2010 | 11:45pm CEToriginal
These parts are comparable with their quality to the original but at a lower price. They are designed for cars out of the warranty period. The offer of parts...
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Moody's downgraded Toyota Motor’s credit rating from Aa1 to Aa2

April 25, 2010 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
Problems with quality, according to the rating agency, affected the level of profitability and reduced the company's ability to maintain its position as a price maker...
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Isuzu Motors entered Czech Rep with trucks

April 23, 2010 | 12:53am CEToriginal
Isuzu N-series, three weight versions, four wheelbases, engines, gearboxes, equipment, prices, warranty, sales and service network, extensions, target clientele...
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Cetelem Barometer 2010: Used-car market in Europe expects rapid growth in coming years

April 23, 2010 | 12:34am CEToriginal
Demand for used cars in 2010, share of loyal customers used-car shops, detailed results for the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and Germany...
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Avia prepares to enter South America, starting to test trucks in Argentina

April 23, 2010 | 12:25am CEToriginal
The aim is to gain approval, to convince the local partner to cooperate, to establish itself with diesel cars and later also with the CNG ones. The considered assembly...
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Skoda Auto to cease Octavia Tour production in Vrchlabi by end of 2010

April 22, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
Production of the Roomster will probably move from Kvasiny to Vrchlabi. The current daily production in Vrchlabi, production place of "Skoda Popular"...
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Car thefts in Germany clearly increased after Schengen enlargement

April 22, 2010 | 11:47pm CEToriginal
This concerns mainly the provinces near the border with the Czech Republic and Poland. Detailed statistics and the most stolen car brands...
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Cetelem Barometer 2010: More European households want to buy new car in 2010

April 22, 2010 | 11:39pm CEToriginal
Market of car sales to consumers in 2009, willingness to shop on the Internet, detailed results for the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and Germany...
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Direct Pojistovna started selling insurance through partners in Czech Rep

April 22, 2010 | 12:55am CEToriginal
It has been focusing on direct sale so far. Initially, it focused on used car dealers, but it aims to reach out to dealers and leasing companies as well. The initial partners are...
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Avia plans to assemble its trucks either at parent carmaker Ashok Leyland or external partner in Russia

April 22, 2010 | 12:49am CEToriginal
However, it is not planning any joint venture. In 2010, it aims to sell at least 100 vehicles on the Russian market, and as for the future hundreds per year...
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Findings of Consumer Reports prompted Toyota to recall Lexus GX 460 and Toyota Land Cruiser 150

April 22, 2010 | 12:36am CEToriginal
The carmaker will carry out reprogramming of ESP software. In Europe, the action covers 7,500 Toyota Land Cruiser 150 cars, in the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
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