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Municipal Police in Ostrava to convert half of its fleet to CNG

August 18, 2011 | 04:05am CEToriginal
Investment in the conversion, the annual savings, return on investment, fleet composition (brands, models), CNG buses in Pardubice and Havirov...
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Gefco expanded logistics depot near Prague for third hall

August 18, 2011 | 03:51am CEToriginal
Warehouse area of the Czech depot has thus almost doubled. This is due to the increasing activity of PSA and its suppliers in Europe...
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Skoda Auto has agreed to cooperate with University of Economics in Prague

August 18, 2011 | 03:35am CEToriginal
The support of research and educational activities, addressing the potential job seekers, links between theory and practice, a car rental, contract length...
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AAA Auto is likely preparing to enter Ukraine

August 17, 2011 | 12:46am CEToriginal
It is suggested by the emergence of new business and establishment of cooperation with one Ukrainian expert in the automotive industry...
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VCES confirmed its partner LeasePlan in tender for operating leases

August 17, 2011 | 12:38am CEToriginal
The Czech construction company operates around 330 Skoda and Fiat vehicles. The reasons for the new tender, the current volume of the recovery, models, supplier (dealer), renewal of the rest of the fleet...
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Skoda Auto sales increased by 23.7% in April, by 22% over four months

August 17, 2011 | 12:16am CEToriginal
Sales on individual markets including the Czech Republic, interest in various models...
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Automotive s.r.o. bought competing Peugeot dealer and changed its name

August 15, 2011 | 11:05pm CEToriginal
Details and reasons for the transaction, the new name of the successor company, dealer situation in Prague...
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Kia innovated internet presentation in Czech Rep

August 15, 2011 | 10:48pm CEToriginal
News on the Web, the supplier of software services, website visit rate, energy saver, preparation of a configurator...
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T-Mobile to expand its fleet in Czech Rep for further Nissan Pathfinder cars

August 15, 2011 | 10:41pm CEToriginal
These are supplies within a long-term contract concluded in 2010 with one Czech dealer. Number of cars in 2011, usage, contractor, specification...
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Pekny (Kia): A-segment to fall in Czech Rep in 2011, Picanto to increase market share

August 15, 2011 | 01:22am CEToriginal
Three-door version and LPG drive came with the new generation Picanto. Prices, boot action, bonuses, benefits while funding, sales plans...
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Daimler to enrol 1,000 new staff for trucks manufacture in Germany

August 15, 2011 | 01:08am CEToriginal
The reason is high demand for trucks Mercedes-Benz Actros. The introduction of working Saturdays in Worth, schedule...
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Kia Family-like Care: Kia offers after-sales inspection to new owners of used cars in Czech Rep

August 15, 2011 | 12:55am CEToriginal
It includes informations about the history and current status and technical control. The validity of the program, conditions, price, details...
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Thieves stole cars for more than CZK 310 million to clients of Ceska pojistovna in 2010

August 15, 2011 | 12:42am CEToriginal
Number of cases handled, average performance, the most popular brand and colour of stolen cars, cheaper accident insurance thanks to a series of bonuses and discounts...
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Skoda Auto operating profit increased by 87% at revenue growth of 32.7% in Q1

August 15, 2011 | 12:37am CEToriginal
The carmaker’s sales (excluding China) went up by 27.2%, its production (excluding China) by 28.4%, deliveries to customers (including China) by 21.4%. Details...
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Suzuki preparing branded used car sale program in Czech Rep

August 11, 2011 | 10:49pm CEToriginal
The situation with Suzuki in Europe, an example of the program in one country, programs of competing brands in the Czech Republic...
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Nissan wants to increase sales in Czech Rep and gain 1.4% market in 2011

August 11, 2011 | 10:42pm CEToriginal
Nissan continues to strengthen the dealer network, looking for partners in several regions. The cessation of two dealers in H1, a new dealer in Zlin, negotiations in other cities...
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Samohyl Motor Holding terminated sale of its two brands and gained another one

August 11, 2011 | 10:38pm CEToriginal
The group now has a portfolio of nine brands of American, Asian and European origin. Details, location, a new showroom...
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Petr Janeba to move from Russia into Czech Rep within Volkswagen Group

August 11, 2011 | 10:34pm CEToriginal
In the Czech representation of Volkswagen Group he will become the head of VW brand. Vratislav Strasil will leave to Russia, where he will assume the position...
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Jaguar Land Rover to replace importer in Hungary, AutoBinck succeeded in tender

August 11, 2011 | 10:29pm CEToriginal
AutoBinck will also start retailing brands Jaguar and Land Rover. The current distributor, the situation in Hungary and Central Europe...
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Akerson: GM plans to produce Chevrolet cars in Europe

August 11, 2011 | 10:20pm CEToriginal
Most Chevrolet models sold in Europe are produced in South Korea. Sales plans until 2016...
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CTP Invest to build industrial zone CTPark in Mlada Boleslav

August 11, 2011 | 12:41am CEToriginal
Regarding tenants, CTP seems to attract the suppliers of main plant of Skoda Auto, which has been expanding production. Details of the project (area, investments, time schedule)...
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Automobile Things: New association aims to help reclaim used car market in Czech Rep

August 11, 2011 | 12:36am CEToriginal
Rating of used car shops and dealers, cooperation with Dekra, legal consultancy, mediation if expert witness, ethics code, dealing with Cebia, a survey by STEM/MARK...
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Auto-Exner lost Audi dealer licence

August 10, 2011 | 01:05am CEToriginal
Nevertheless, the company opened a new showroom of Audi Terminal a year and half ago. Reasons, threat of losing other licenses, dealer situation in Prague...
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Nexteer Automotive to invest over EUR 50 million in introduction of new production in Poland

August 10, 2011 | 12:52am CEToriginal
The nature and volume of production, date of start, start of other contracts, increasing supplies for the Lancia Ypsilon, a new generation of electric power steering…
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Czech plant of Inteva Products received grant from EU for employee training

August 10, 2011 | 12:32am CEToriginal
The use of the subsidy, the current profile of the plant in Liberec (employees, product portfolio, customers)…
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