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Renault to move part of Dacia production from Romania

September 23, 2016 | 12:47am CEToriginal
Location of the plant, the model concerned, the volume of production, reasons, timing...
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Apple apparently interested in McLaren Technology Group

September 23, 2016 | 12:38am CEToriginal
The US technology company is reportedly negotiating a purchase, investment or partnership. The estimated value of the group, comments of the companies...
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Allianz to introduce automobile insurance in Czech Rep paid by mileage without using telematics

September 21, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
This will be probably the first in the world. Details, protection against fraud, cooperation with Cebia, history of insurance with telematics units (Pay As You Drive), the reaction of competitors...
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Autodrom Most expanded cooperation with Kia

September 21, 2016 | 11:42pm CEToriginal
Company fleet recovery, bee for future racers The Most Racing Academy, tire service centre, charger for electric vehicles, driver training for integrated rescue system...
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Hazardous chemical leaked at one Borgers plant in Czech Rep

September 21, 2016 | 09:41pm CEToriginal
Location, probable cause, the number of injured, the closure of one hall, production restoring, long-term problems with chemicals, occupational diseases at employees, related investments...
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2016 Paris Motor Show: At least eight brands missing at world’s largest car fair

September 20, 2016 | 11:46pm CEToriginal
They prefer to join private events or other methods of presentation. Not only the European carmakers concerned...
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PSA appointed new head of Peugeot

September 20, 2016 | 11:24pm CEToriginal
The change took place within the rotation of more managers of the carmaker. The new mobile services department, efforts to improve performance in China, personnel changes in the Executive Committee and Board of Directors...
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Lamborghini plans to double production by 2019

September 20, 2016 | 11:09pm CEToriginal
This growth will be driven by the upcoming SUV, while production of super sports cars will be limited. Increasing the number of dealers, the hybrid version of the Urus, sales of Centenario Roadster cars...
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Automechanika Frankfurt 2016: CzechInvest led talks with potential investors from Europe, America and Asia

September 19, 2016 | 11:39pm CEToriginal
A joint stand of the MPO with shared facilities was used by several Czech manufacturers of automotive components. Author of the implementation, future presentations...
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Iveco Truck Station: Iveco to open first fast service centre for trucks in Czech Rep

September 19, 2016 | 11:22pm CEToriginal
It will happen after 6 years since the opening of the first service centre in Europe. Location, dealer, standards, services, target group, planned Truck Station network in Europe, sales plans in the Czech Republic...
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2016 Prague Motor Show: Decrease of 10 brands compared to last year, Chatenet added

September 19, 2016 | 10:59pm CEToriginal
The vast majority of brands will be presented by dealers. Central Bohemia exhibition will also be attended by companies from the aftermarket. EkoAuto Fair, expected attendance...
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles appointed new head for Central Europe

September 18, 2016 | 11:46pm CEToriginal
The new manager, who spent over 20 years in Western Europe, will be in charge of the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. The position was previously held by Filiberto Barbero...
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Das RentAuto: Czech rental of VW vans and microbuses expands its network

September 18, 2016 | 11:37pm CEToriginal
Newly involved dealers, business results in H1, the most popular model, insurance with low participation...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Rep fell in August m/m

September 18, 2016 | 11:26pm CEToriginal
While new cars became more expensive, used cars became cheaper. More expensive motorcycles, stagnation of servicing prices, cheaper spare parts, detailed data, the y/y development...
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Louda Auto expanded organizational structure and strengthened management

September 15, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
The company attracted another manager from the carmaker. Expansion of the Board of Directors, the financial results in 2015...
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Peleska: Toyota grows in Czech Rep by tens of percent, recruits people and strengthens fleet sales

September 15, 2016 | 11:53pm CEToriginal
Orders received, the plan for 2016, a partial return to the decentralization in Central Europe, changes in communication, support of successful head in Poland...
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ACEA: EU car sales returned to growth in August

September 15, 2016 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
A slight decline in July, results in individual countries, sales of carmakers, registrations in eight months...
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BMW Group chose new PR manager in Czech Rep

September 14, 2016 | 11:51pm CEToriginal
It happened a few weeks ago. The new spokesman for BMW, Mini and BMW Motorrad on the Czech market...
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Government broke off negotiations on measures to improve fleet in Czech Rep

September 14, 2016 | 11:26pm CEToriginal
It has not disclosed any reasons. The proposal is being submitted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Duration of the negotiation delay...
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SDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep returned to growth in August

September 14, 2016 | 11:16pm CEToriginal
Growth was driven by Skoda, Dacia, Kia, Mercedes, VW, Toyota, Seat and Audi. Consumer interest in operating leases, growth in commercial vehicles, results in eight months...
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Brno Motor Show: SDA, AutoSAP, BVV signed framework agreement on preparation of national fair of passenger and commercial vehicles in Czech Rep

September 13, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
They want to restore Autosalon and Autotec in 2017. The conditions, planned date, support of the Mayor...
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Another body evaluating used cars established in Czech Rep

September 13, 2016 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
Vehicle inspection certificate from ASG was first provided by used car shop Auto Esa. The author of the project, partners, examining 14 parameters, website...
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Volkswagen Driving Day 2016: Volkswagen holds 2nd annual presentation event for consumers in Czech Rep

September 13, 2016 | 11:14pm CEToriginal
Locations, dates, test drives, models including EVs and AWD vehicles, Volkswagen Hero course, website, Volkswagen Event app, attendance in 2015, an award in the Czech Event Awards...
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AutoBinck appointed new head of Mitsubishi for Czech Rep and Slovakia

September 12, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
It is a manager with experience from several European and Asian automakers. The sales results in the fiscal year 2015...
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Another Seat showroom under new concept to arise in Czech Rep

September 12, 2016 | 11:54pm CEToriginal
It should be one of the largest showrooms of this Spanish brand in Europe. Location, dealer and his other activities, new fleet contracts, financial results...
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