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Volkswagen plans to invest EUR 4 billion in China by 2011, mainly to production capacities’ increase

September 18, 2009 | 01:47pm CEToriginal
It is therefore trying to keep up with the rapid growth of the local market. Volkswagen will be probably able to double sales in China earlier than in...
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FRANKFURT: Plug-in hybrid manufacturer Fisker to enter Czech Rep in autumn, and Slovakia soon

September 17, 2009 | 11:51pm CEToriginal
The official representation will be announced in the second half of October. Czech partner of the new American carmaker will be...
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Avia plans to enter light commercial vehicles’ segment weighing from 1.5 to 6 tons

September 17, 2009 | 11:15pm CEToriginal
It is now manufacturing trucks from 6 to 12 tons. Although the economic crisis is now putting the intention off, Avia seeks a partner for this project...
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Srba Servis became authorized Seat dealer

September 17, 2009 | 10:47pm CEToriginal
The company has extended its portfolio of offered brands including Saab, Opel, Chevrolet, Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Volvo. New Seat showroom has been opened by Srba Servis in...
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SAP: Revenues of carmakers and suppliers to decrease by 5% to 10% in Czech Rep in 2009

September 17, 2009 | 05:36pm CEToriginal
Companies in the automotive industry have released 15% of employees for the last year’s time. They are now calling for the scrap bonus introduction, which might be even on commercial vehicles…
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Hyundai/Kia to enrol more staff than originally planned in Korea in H2

September 17, 2009 | 04:03pm CEToriginal
It will be 3,300 people, which is compared to the original plans by one-third more. Most of the new employees should work on research and development...
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Chrysler ended alliance with Hyundai and Mitsubishi for engines’ production in USA

September 17, 2009 | 02:43pm CEToriginal
US carmaker has therefore cancelled another partnership after the Italian carmaker Fiat has acquired its 20% stake. Carmakers Hyundai and Mitsubishi sold their shares...
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Sales of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Slovakia rose by 5% in August

September 17, 2009 | 12:29pm CEToriginal
For the first eight months, sales rose by 3.5% y/y. Brands performing the best were...
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Cooperation of Credium and Fiat Group in car financing field spread to Slovakia

September 16, 2009 | 10:33pm CEToriginal
The exclusive cooperation has been running in the Czech Republic since 2007. Financing of vehicles Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia is successful on the Czech market; penetration reaches...
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Frankfurt Motor Show to offer 82 world’s premieres from September 17 to September 27

September 15, 2009 | 10:59am CEToriginal
The largest autumn’s motor show will offer exposures of 753 exhibitors, including 62 carmakers from 30 countries. The event will focus on...
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AuTec gradually transforming to Invelt, Pavel Bastar took leading in August

September 14, 2009 | 10:18pm CEToriginal
The company has already ceased the sale of Nissan cars and closed a BMW showroom in Letna, Prague 7. Rebranding will be completed in...
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Skoda prepares new car, placing among models Fabia and Octavia

September 14, 2009 | 09:52pm CEToriginal
At the same time, this newcomer should replace Octavia Tour, whose production is about to expire at the end of 2010. The new car will be manufactured in...
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New Louwman’s Lexus centre in Prague is temporary solution, company to build showroom from scratch

September 14, 2009 | 09:26pm CEToriginal
The current showroom in Prague 5 - Smichov is an adaptation of the existing building and its capacity would not be suitable in future. Louwman is now choosing...
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Hyundai prepares expansion of transmission production in Nosovice

September 14, 2009 | 07:35pm CEToriginal
The second hall of the transmission operation will have the same capacity as the existing one. This action will require a large part of the planned investment for the next two years...
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Mini Coupe and one other model to be produced in UK, SUV called Mini Cross coming to market from Austria

September 14, 2009 | 07:06pm CEToriginal
Previously, there were speculations concerning other names for the new SUV, such as Colorado, Monte or Crossman. Mini Coupe and Mini Cross will get engine…
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Management of leasing company SkoFIN slimmed in summer

September 14, 2009 | 06:17pm CEToriginal
Stefan Rasche and Jirina Tapsikova, who took over competences of Oliver Schmitt, have remained in the company’s management. Schmitt left abroad to the company...
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Mann+Hummel expects further expansion of its plant in Czech Rep

September 14, 2009 | 05:50pm CEToriginal
Constantly strengthening aftermarket and original spare parts segment as well as new orders from carmakers will quickly fill the production capacity of plant...
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Credium became next partner in field of Kia dealer network wholesale financing in Czech Rep

September 14, 2009 | 04:56pm CEToriginal
The company has already won the first client, namely one Central-Bohemian dealer. In the near future, Credium will start cooperation with...
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Lexus began to offer branded financing of its cars in Czech Rep

September 14, 2009 | 02:17pm CEToriginal
Under the trade mark Lexus Financial Services, there are being offered all the traditional products. Financing will be ensured the company...
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Chinese carmaker BAIC to enter Koenigsegg, helping with Saab’s takeover

September 14, 2009 | 01:49pm CEToriginal
BAIC is going to acquire a minority stake in Koenigsegg. Koenigsegg should be helped with the financing of Saab’s acquisition by other Chinese carmaker...
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Ministry of Defence purchased further 25 vehicles for CZK 100 million from Tatra

September 14, 2009 | 01:17pm CEToriginal
It is a delivery of vehicles outside the initially concluded contract from 2006 including 556 cars for CZK 2.6 billion. Moreover, Tatra gave a few cars for free to the Army...
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Avia to offer branded finance Avia Financing in cooperation with UniCredit Leasing

September 13, 2009 | 09:11pm CEToriginal
Dealers have been negotiating the cooperation with financial partners individually so far. Avia will offer the branded financing on all markets covered, but...
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Louwman began to sell Lexus cars in Czech Rep, opening showroom in Prague 5

September 13, 2009 | 08:31pm CEToriginal
The new Lexus centre was established by a rebuilding of former Toyota showroom, when the sale of that brand has been moved to…
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General Motors to sell majority share in Opel to consortium Magna/Sberbank

September 11, 2009 | 09:48am CEToriginal
Magna and Sberbank will acquire a 55% share, Opel employees 10% share and 35% will remain to GM. Magna foresees a strong growth of Opel, especially in...
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Hyundai to start building its third factory in China in early 2010

September 10, 2009 | 04:27pm CEToriginal
Hyundai has an annual production capacity of 600,000 cars in China at present, planning to sell 500,000 cars there this year. The new plant will increase capacity to...
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