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UniCredit Leasing concluded 16,300 contracts on financing of vehicles under 3.5 tonnes in Czech Rep in 2009

March 11, 2010 | 08:44pm CEToriginal
The share of contracts resulting from branded funding exceeded 60%; six cooperation agreements were added. Loan financing strengthened further on...
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Havex continues to expand in Czech Rep, took over another dealer

March 11, 2010 | 02:46am CEToriginal
Havex has had seven Skoda showrooms in eastern Bohemia so far and has now acquired stake in a car dealer of other brands and outside the region…
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After power companies electric cars to be tested also by leasing companies

March 11, 2010 | 02:24am CEToriginal
Citroen has already had several orders for its electric car C-Zero, its market introduction is planned in Q4 2010...
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Autosalon Klokocka started selling Audi cars in Prague 6, to open Audi Terminal in May

March 11, 2010 | 01:46am CEToriginal
The new Audi showroom grew up within the complex in Repy. The company will also offer Audi Exclusive transportation services...
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Slovak leasing market declined by 45.3% in 2009, number of new contracts by 35.6%

March 11, 2010 | 01:19am CEToriginal
In 2010, the Slovak Association of Leasing Companies expects market growth of 5 to 10%, which should help...
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Fiat fined for non-convening of Stilo cars for repair in Brazil

March 11, 2010 | 12:14am CEToriginal
The Italian carmaker said that it would call the cars down, although it has denied the existence of the problem. The amount of the fine, threat of another fine, the alleged safety problem...
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Protection of applicants for loans to be increased in Czech Rep as of 2011, Senate to asses bill now

March 10, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
The new standard should lead to much more responsible leasing and lending. However, a number of consumer credit providers will not be affected by the new Law...
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Ford wanted to offer CNG cars in Czech Rep, then let dealers do it

March 9, 2010 | 11:02pm CEToriginal
This activity was taken over by the company A. Charouz, which offers conversion to CNG drive of the models Transit, Focus C-Max and Mondeo. Specifications and prices...
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Prices of cars sold on Czech market dropped by 2.8% m/m in February

March 9, 2010 | 10:49pm CEToriginal
Used cars marked the price down more than the new ones. Prices of spare parts fell only slightly, service works have stagnated. Details...
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Toyota owners have submitted at least 89 class suits for their cars’ price loss due to corrective actions

March 9, 2010 | 10:33pm CEToriginal
Toyota Motor could supposedly pay USD 3 billion or more. These figures do not include suits related to accidents...
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State institutions in Czech Rep will need to reflect environmental friendliness of cars they will buy

March 9, 2010 | 10:29pm CEToriginal
Members of parliament propose further measures to ensure greater transparency in procurement such as communication of the entities through a data box or...
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Opel 24 hours: During weekend event 492 cars have been sold in Czech Rep

March 9, 2010 | 10:13pm CEToriginal
It is more than last year, but less than in 2008. Long-time leader of the campaign Auto Staiger has been surpassed by BS Auto this year. Detailed results...
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Domansky acquired authorized Skoda service centre for premises in Zdiby near Prague

March 9, 2010 | 09:54pm CEToriginal
The company is therefore selling four brands in Zdiby and provides service works for other two. This branch is not going to undergo further changes...
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Daimler sold its stake in Indian carmaker Tata Motors

March 9, 2010 | 09:45pm CEToriginal
The German carmaker no longer needs the stake, it is able to benefit from the growth potential of Indian market alone. For the 5.34% share it acquired...
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System preventing acceleration of car while pedalling brake and gas pedal may be mandatory in U.S.

March 9, 2010 | 09:36pm CEToriginal
The system is now used, for example, by the carmaker BMW. The frequency of complaints of American drivers within particular brands…
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GENEVA: Valmet Automotive started pre-series production of Fisker Karma, orders increasing

March 9, 2010 | 03:29am CEToriginal
Production for customers will begin in late 2010, its beginning and deliveries is therefore delayed. The production of Karma Sunset and Nina will start in the USA in...
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Invelt opened new Mini showroom in Stodulky, Prague 5

March 9, 2010 | 03:05am CEToriginal
At the same time, the company has become a Volkswagen dealer and the end of 2010 will open a newly built showroom for this brand in Plzen…
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CEZ to be first owner of electric cars Peugeot iOn and Citroen C-Zero in Czech Rep

March 9, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginal
On the contrary, CEZ is not planning further purchases of electric vehicles from companies performing conversions to electric cars, such as Micro-Vett...
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Mitterwald (LeasePlan): Operating lease market in Czech Rep to stagnate in 2010

March 9, 2010 | 02:02am CEToriginal
Many companies, according to Mitterwald, are extending existing contracts for operating leases in times of the crisis instead of purchasing new cars...
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Investors interested in Czech plant of Henniges Automotive in Pribor

March 9, 2010 | 12:16am CEToriginal
The second Czech plant is probably waiting for the end, as it was dependent on orders from Volkswagen. Creditor Committee will be on March 12...
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Veronika Jakubcova left Hyundai Motor Czech

March 8, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
She worked in the company Hyundai for eight years, including the previous importer AutoBinck Holding. No successor has been established yet. The reason for leaving is...
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Daimler to reportedly sell stake in Indian carmaker Tata Motors

March 8, 2010 | 11:43pm CEToriginal
The German carmaker has been the owner of 5.34% share in Tata Motors since 1954. It intends to sell its share for...
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Insurance company Direct offers free two-month car insurance in March

March 8, 2010 | 11:38pm CEToriginal
For those interested in the action offer with the commitment for another insurance company, Direct offers the possibility of postponing the beginning of insurance for up to five months...
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Skoda is most imported brand of used cars to Czech Rep this year, overtook Ford

March 8, 2010 | 11:29pm CEToriginal
While imports of Skoda cars fell by 2% this year, the imports of Ford cars by 20%. Structure of Skoda cars imported by age...
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Suzuki SX4 4x4: New basic equpment level GL/AC Plus moved price below CZK 400,000

March 8, 2010 | 11:19pm CEToriginal
Compared to the existing basic GLX equipment, only premium features for comfort, not for safety were decreased, and the price fell by CZK 45,000 CZK to...
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