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Sales of commercial vehicles in Europe decreased by 12.3% in January

February 28, 2010 | 10:59pm CEToriginal
The sale is therefore showing a fall for 21 months in a row already. The market of commercial vehicles is now showing signs of stabilization, but...
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Credium: Credit card for motorists acquired by 10,000 customers in two years’ time

February 28, 2010 | 10:31pm CEToriginal
Credium is extending the benefits and loyalty card program, cooperating with companies EuroOil, Defend, ACA, Sixt, Czechocar, Molpir or GPD Service Team...
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Congress in Toyota case: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reacted slowly, enrolling additional staff

February 28, 2010 | 09:56pm CEToriginal
Toyota Motor acknowledged that because of the hunt for a position of the biggest carmaker, it neglected other important things...
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China did not allow Sichuan Tengzhong to buy carmaker Hummer, GM to terminate its activities

February 26, 2010 | 02:27am CEToriginal
However, GM has promised continued warranty validity for the Hummer vehicles and the availability of spare parts...
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Domansky extended portfolio of offered brands, opening Volkswagen showroom in Zdiby

February 26, 2010 | 02:14am CEToriginal
It is a first subcontractor’s activity of the company. Volkswagen became the fourth brand in the portfolio, replacing...
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EC launched antitrust investigation of manufacturers of electronic components for cars

February 25, 2010 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
The EC has already carried out unannounced inspections in several companies. The investigation focuses on systems...
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Japanese carmakers Suzuki, Nissan and Daihatsu recall over 550,000 cars for possible defects

February 25, 2010 | 11:22pm CEToriginal
The control action primarily applies to the Japanese market. However, Nissan will convene 2,281 cars abroad due to possibly defective engines...
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FBI conducted raids in three Japanese automotive suppliers, Toyota having share in two of them

February 25, 2010 | 11:02pm CEToriginal
The reason is possible cartel behaviour; the investigation is being coordinated with the European regulatory authorities. It is a company Denso, Tokai Rika and Yazaki...
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Fort (Hyundai): We aim to move one brand forward every year and to become leader among Czech importers in 2012

February 24, 2010 | 10:14pm CEToriginal
In 2010, Hyundai plans to increase sales by a third and market share by 2 percentage points. This year, the entire Czech market should fall by...
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US franchise network of service shops Precision Tune Auto Care intends to enter Czech Rep

February 24, 2010 | 09:54pm CEToriginal
It will be the third country in Europe after Portugal and Spain. The company is now looking for a partner for licensing in the Czech Republic. Plans and conditions...
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Spyker Cars completed purchase of Saab from General Motors

February 24, 2010 | 09:39pm CEToriginal
At the same time Saab applied to end liquidation process. Saab and Spyker will operate under the parent company Spyker Cars NV. For shareholders in Spyker this means…
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Insurance companies attract motorists to various additional insurance free of charge

February 24, 2010 | 09:24pm CEToriginal
For example, additional insurance for conflict with game, ladies handbags, accident, windscreen, personal things, motorcycle or truck, natural disaster, or weather information...
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Hyundai to recall 47,300 of Sonata new generation to repair

February 24, 2010 | 09:15pm CEToriginal
The model is still produced and sold only in Korea and the USA. The reason are problems with the door lock. In individual markets...
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CSOB Leasing concluded 600 contracts on short financial leasing for CZK 450 million so far

February 24, 2010 | 09:06pm CEToriginal
The company has reached this objective over seven months. However, the government exception is about to expire…
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Data of Opel losses in Germany reportedly reduce state aid’s expectations

February 24, 2010 | 08:42pm CEToriginal
German activities of Opel were loss-making in 2007 and 2008, and therefore, the company might not have to meet the criteria for state aid...
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Hyundai in Europe: Four new models in 2010, even six in 2011

February 24, 2010 | 01:21am CEToriginal
This year, it will be after ix35 a Santa Fe facelift, a car of the B-MPV segment and Genesis Coupe. Next year, the new Elantra, Matrix and Sonata, which will get an estate version...
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Skoda Fabia and Roomster facelift: Production and sale from April, orders to begin in March

February 24, 2010 | 12:34am CEToriginal
The 1.2 TSI engine from Mlada Boleslav was added to the well-established petrol engines; regarding diesel engines, the pump-nozzle system has been replaced by common rail...
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SAP: Number of workers in Czech automotive industry down by 14,000 people in 2009

February 24, 2010 | 12:15am CEToriginal
The decline in the number of staff almost exclusively occurred in H1. However, the average wage rose by...
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U.S. prosecutor’s office launched criminal investigation of Toyota

February 23, 2010 | 11:44pm CEToriginal
The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is also investigating what information the company provided to investors...
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Renault Laguna: Discount of up to CZK 120,000 and extended warranty for 5 years witn funding

February 23, 2010 | 11:19pm CEToriginal
Discounts up to CZK 50,000, extended warranty free or financing with 0% interest can be still acquired for other Renault and Dacia models. Laguna is now starting at...
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Labor inspectorate revealed a number of serious shortcomings in Czech plant of Hyundai

February 23, 2010 | 11:04pm CEToriginal
The plant is facing administrative proceedings and a fine up to CZK 2 million for violation of the Labor Code. The irregularity refers to mandating overtime but also…
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Nissan Finance: Micra and Note with discount of up to CZK 27,000 and financing with 0% interest

February 23, 2010 | 10:47pm CEToriginal
Lease or loan with 0% increase is also available for the 370Z sports model. This special offer has pushed the prices of models to...
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Hyundai to start third model’s production in Nosovice few months earlier, in autumn 2010

February 23, 2010 | 04:10am CEToriginal
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech has been stating 2011 so far. The date of production’s start as well as the name of the model...
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Generali included coverage of animal crash risk to damage liability

February 23, 2010 | 03:57am CEToriginal
That kind of coverage has been the prerogative of accident insurance so far. The insurance company will offer the animal crash in a new variant Komplet...
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Toyota to suspend car production in France and Britain

February 23, 2010 | 03:40am CEToriginal
The carmaker tries to limit the adverse effects of the decrease in sales which it expects in connection with extensive corrective actions. Dates of the downtime...
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