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Porsche does not want to take over Volkswagen any more, carmakers to establish a joint group

May 6, 2009 | 10:24pm CEToriginal
Both companies should make a joint venture, which will include ten brands. These will be still operating…
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British government to rescue LDV van manufacturer from bankruptcy

May 6, 2009 | 09:57pm CEToriginal
The British government has promised the company a bridging loan today, which will enable the company to survive until it will be taken over by...
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Fiat denies information about the alleged plan to cancel 18,000 jobs

May 6, 2009 | 09:23pm CEToriginal
If Fiat takes Opel over, then there will be a threat of total or partial shutdown of the engines’ production in...
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Japanese carmaker Daihatsu reportedly considering opening representation for Central Europe

May 6, 2009 | 07:17pm CEToriginal
The cars Daihatsu were imported to the Czech Republic during the years 1991-1998. Several dealers sell in the Czech Republic…
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Toyota Verso: In sale from CZK 539,900, 7-seated version for additional charge CZK 20,000

May 6, 2009 | 06:55pm CEToriginal
Verso with a continuously variable transmission Multidrive S is available for CZK 674,900. In the Czech Republic Toyota wishes to sell...
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Jung: Vrchlabi-based plant probably not to help with Fabia cars’ production, working Saturdays still possible

May 6, 2009 | 03:35pm CEToriginal
The scrap bonus introduction in the Czech Republic would be for Skoda Auto the best during the holidays. Production of Yeti model will start earlier...
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Opel: Fiat plans to supposedly result in disappearance of up to 10,000 jobs in Europe

May 5, 2009 | 07:44pm CEToriginal
The German government still expects the submission of detailed plans for the Opel’s takeover from the Austrian-Canadian automotive supplier Magna...
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Sales of Skoda cars increased by 88.8% in Germany in April

May 5, 2009 | 06:56pm CEToriginal
Total sales of new cars grew by 19.4% to almost 380,000 cars on the German market in April. In the coming months...
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Saab has currently 10 serious candidates for its takeover, Fiat is not among them

May 5, 2009 | 06:28pm CEToriginal
The Swedish government negotiated Saab with Fiat a few weeks ago. Saab assumes the agreement conclusion in...
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Police aims to install system of stolen vehicle’s detection for all new cars

May 5, 2009 | 05:09pm CEToriginal
The system is currently installed only in about 40 police cars. Police aims to install it in all...
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Mercedes-Benz opened new sale and service complex in Stodulky, Prague

May 5, 2009 | 04:14pm CEToriginal
The company has invested CZK 530 million in the complex. Mercedes took into account a possible expansion in the future during the construction already...
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Porsche vs. Volkswagen: Shareholders and management discuss all options

May 5, 2009 | 11:52am CEToriginal
Ferdinand Piech proposes selling Porsche to Volkswagen for EUR 11 billion. Wendelin Wiedeking, head of Porsche, pushes on…
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Pecina, head of UOHS: Lesy CR violated law when purchased Audi limousines

May 5, 2009 | 11:07am CEToriginal
According to Pecina, it is not possible for the enterprise to buy company cars from the importer only because they were offered a discount. The enterprise is now at risk from a fine...
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Fiat promised to keep Opel brand and its German plants

May 4, 2009 | 08:39pm CEToriginal
Fiat estimates Opel's stabilisation costs to EUR 5 to 7 billion. However, a Canadian car part manufacturer Magna is at stake as well...
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Tata Motors earned on Nano model‘s orders USD 500 million already

May 4, 2009 | 08:24pm CEToriginal
A third of clients have already paid the full price of the Nano model. Tata records orders for…
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LeasePlan: Used cars‘ prices increased by up to 10% in the Czech Rep during Q1

May 4, 2009 | 05:01pm CEToriginal
The price decline of used cars has stalled on the Czech market, the prices even increased during Q1. In the next months of this year…
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Peugeot 308 CC: Coupe-cabriolet with 'heat scarf' in sale from CZK 609,000 (EUR 24,700)

May 4, 2009 | 04:23pm CEToriginal
After Mercedes, the Airwave system is coming to Peugeot too. Peugeot plans to sell in the Czech Republic...
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Aston Martin aims to have 150 dealerships worldwide by 2011

May 4, 2009 | 12:44pm CEToriginal
Aston Martin has currently 125 dealers in 40 countries; the last one was opened in Prague. The opening of dealership in Slovakia, Poland and Hungary...
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Martin Jahn resigned his membership in government advisory body NERV

May 3, 2009 | 10:11pm CEToriginal
The NERV will thus be nine-member only. Jahn, who supported the scrap bonus initiation during his membership in the NERV, has resigned...
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Fiat confirmed interest in German carmaker Opel

May 3, 2009 | 08:53pm CET, updatedoriginal
The interest in Opel has been also expressed by Canadian car parts manufacturer Magna International, which already...
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Louwman to sell Lexus cars in the Czech Rep, showroom in Prague to open in September

May 3, 2009 | 07:39pm CEToriginal
In connection with this event, there will be changes for Louwman in the sale of Toyota cars and also in the Lexus Lounge project…
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Chrysler proclaimed bankruptcy and will form alliance with Fiat

May 1, 2009 | 08:00pm CEToriginal
Fiat will assume 20% share at the beginning. When Fiat redeems Chrysler's loans provided by the US government, it will become...
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UOHS investigates state enterprise Lesy CR in terms of purchase of 7 Audi limousines

May 1, 2009 | 12:51pm CEToriginal
The antitrust office suspects the company of Public Order Act offence during car purchase worth millions of korunas...
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Chrysler reportedly to announce bankruptcy, agreement on alliance with Fiat completed

April 30, 2009 | 07:57pm CEToriginal
Negotiations with creditors have failed even though the Ministry of Finance has increased its offer considering the exchange of remitted debt for...
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GM’s creditors seek to obtain majority in the company

April 30, 2009 | 05:31pm CEToriginal
Only 1% of the enterprise should remain to the existing shareholders, while the US government should...
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