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Sales of new cars in Czech Rep rose by 30.3% in July

August 6, 2013 | 12:56am CEToriginal
This is the best sales July for the last 10 years. The expected growth is affected by two factors. Most brands were growing, but Renault failed...
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Audi started offering LTE technology in cars for fast data transfer

August 6, 2013 | 12:12am CEToriginal
The first model, LTE network coverage in Europe and the Czech Republic, an important technology for Audi Connect, wireless use of media stored in the clouds...
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Witte Automotive shifts part of activities from Germany to Czech Rep

August 5, 2013 | 05:08am CEToriginal
These are the two of three countries where the company has production capacities. New competencies of the Nejdek plant including R&D and purchasing, investments, HR, revenues, clients, new orders...
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Skoda to introduce concept of large SUV in 2014, Octavia CNG to be delayed

August 5, 2013 | 05:01am CEToriginal
The carmaker is considering factory chip tuning for the Octavia RS. Rapid Spaceback with a diffuser in standard equipment and two types of roof and fifth door...
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Dajbych expanded cooperation with Vinicars

August 5, 2013 | 04:48am CEToriginal
This car dealer has begun offering body repairs using PDR method in addition to Pilsen also in Prague. Details of the technology, Vinicars network in the Czech Republic...
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Car sales in Germany returned to growth in July

August 5, 2013 | 04:32am CEToriginal
The growth of 2.1% is caused by the reinforcing premium segment and one additional working day. Skoda growth of almost 30%, VDA outlook for H2 2013, demand in France and Italy...
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Invelt offers its service clients golf when waiting for repaired car

August 4, 2013 | 11:33pm CEToriginal
Partner golf resort, the golf voucher with VIP services, the possibility of renting a spare car for a fee...
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Diess: BMW considers producing i3 Coupe and i3 Cabrio, to launch i8 in spring 2014

August 2, 2013 | 03:20am CEToriginal
Demand for test drives with the i3, upcoming Mini with hybrid drive, development of the EV market, sales plans…
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Starlife renewed fleet of Skoda cars and chose SkoFIN for funding

August 2, 2013 | 03:09am CEToriginal
Starlife has thus become a new client of SkoFIN. Number of cars, models, financial product, supplier-dealer...
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Volkswagen chose two agencies in Czech Rep for new marketing projects

August 2, 2013 | 03:00am CEToriginal
Both companies worked for the carmaker’s Czech representation in the past. The winners of tenders, upcoming campaigns...
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British scientists discovered immobiliser algorithm of Volkswagen Group cars, court forbade to publish it

August 1, 2013 | 01:27am CEToriginal
Publication could mean easier thefts of millions of Volkswagen Group vehicles, including Skoda cars. Details...
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Forty-six HEVS and three EVs registered in Czech Rep in June

July 31, 2013 | 10:29pm CEToriginal
The registry has newly included further 66 vehicles powered by CNG and 68 cars by LPG. Brands and models, results in H1 2013...
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Tatra gained huge contract in Middle East for CZK 4.5 billion

July 31, 2013 | 03:23am CEToriginal
Ronald Adams, who is now going to leave the company, helped with the contract. Details of trade, assembly outside the Czech Republic, operating profit in Q2 2013...
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EC approved state aid for financial division of PSA Peugeot Citroen

July 31, 2013 | 02:59am CEToriginal
It is a guarantee for loans amounting to EUR 7 billion. The carmaker promised that in case of growth in car sales, it will pay higher interest. Return to profitability...
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Silha: Opel wants to double car sales to handicapped in Czech Rep and Slovakia in 2013

July 30, 2013 | 02:18am CEToriginal
Mobility program Opel Handycars; advantages in sales, finance, insurance and maintenance; partners; Opel Handy Cyclo Marathon…
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Kia began providing navigation maps in Czech Rep for 7 years free of charge

July 30, 2013 | 02:14am CEToriginal
So far, updates have been paid by the customer. The affected vehicles, frequency of updates, supplier of maps...
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Skoda Auto returned to growth in June

July 30, 2013 | 02:02am CEToriginal
Stable sales in Europe, growth in China, the results in the Czech Republic, the interest in the individual models in June and H1...
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Honda to cancel importers in several countries creating representation for Central Europe

July 29, 2013 | 01:13am CEToriginal
The affected countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the seat of the new regional headquarters, timing, HR, activities that will remain locally...
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BMW implemented Czech language in its cars

July 29, 2013 | 01:05am CEToriginal
The Czech language can be found in the iDrive board system menu, including navigation. The affected models, e-shop with additional features BMW ConnectedDrive Store...
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Dispute over refrigerant in air conditioning: France intends to continue sale blockage of Mercedes cars

July 29, 2013 | 12:59am CEToriginal
Daimler’s planned response, arguments of the French government and carmaker, affected number of cars...
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Aston Martin to cooperate with Daimler

July 29, 2013 | 12:54am CEToriginal
The cooperation will involve motors and electronic components from Mercedes-Benz Cars and AMG. Part of the transaction is Daimler’s stock entry to Aston Martin...
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BMW i3 REx: Electric vehicle with extended range to be surcharged by over CZK 100,000 (EUR 4,000)

July 26, 2013 | 02:27am CEToriginal
The exact price, parameters of petrol engine, total range, Czech partners for the supplies of green electricity and the operation of charging stations...
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Dispute over refrigerant in air conditioning: French court suspended ban on sales of Mercedes cars in France

July 25, 2013 | 08:47pm CEToriginal
These are the SL, A-Class and B-Class. The government has to respond within 10 days...
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Faurecia plans to close eight plants for car seat production

July 24, 2013 | 11:27pm CEToriginal
Even two factories in the Czech Republic may be at risk, but not the very finished plant in Plzen. HR, clients, production cut at two factories in France...
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SkoFIN increased number of concluded contracts by 15.2% in H1, volume of funding by 8%

July 24, 2013 | 11:11pm CEToriginal
However, the car market as well as sales of the Volkswagen Group fell. The results in new and used vehicles, penetration, management comments...
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