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London to start testing intelligent speed limiter in cars

May 26, 2009 | 12:43pm CEToriginal
During a six-month testing a bus and a cab will also be tested. The system was developed by the Danish company...
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Decision on Opel to be made by mid-week, interested subjects still improving offers

May 25, 2009 | 09:57pm CEToriginal
In case of inconvenient offers Germany's Economy Minister Guttenberg would be in favour of...
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The only Toyota car dealer in West Bohemia Dajbych ceased cooperation with importer

May 25, 2009 | 09:23pm CEToriginal
Pilsen-based dealer, specialized in 4x4 cars, is now negotiating with potential partners. Pilsen might be entered by the company...
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Kalousek: Scrap bonus initiation is asocial and immoral

May 25, 2009 | 10:45am CEToriginal
Finance Minister Eduard Janota agrees with Kalousek but makes reference to...
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Finance Minister Janota: Scrap bonus money volume to be CZK 2.5 billion at most

May 24, 2009 | 08:16pm CEToriginal
The scrap bonus launching is now depending on the government. The mentioned amount would according to the selected drive satisfy...
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General Motors might get a fourth bid for Opel sale

May 24, 2009 | 12:00am CEToriginal
Interest is apparently shown by one Chinese carmaker, which has sent GM executives so-called expression of interest on Thursday...
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Magna becomes the favourite for Opel takeover, decision to be made next week

May 23, 2009 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
Magna is preferred by the German political representation, Opel and GM too. Magna requires only a minority share...
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Tatra negotiating with Skoda Auto on lending it its unused employees

May 22, 2009 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
Skoda Auto is looking for workers for production of the model Yeti in Mlada Boleslav and Kvasiny too. The company needs there...
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EuWe Eugen Wexler opened next production hall in Rokycany

May 22, 2009 | 07:24pm CEToriginal
A production for new Opel Astra model will be placed there and other orders will be added up from six carmakers…
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TPCA restored recruitment campaign due to increase of production

May 22, 2009 | 01:54pm CEToriginal
The reason is growing production and the need for covering summer vacations as well. In June the carmaker will engage…
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CSOB Leasing started offering operating lease for individuals in Czech Rep

May 22, 2009 | 12:50pm CEToriginal
A lease contract can be extended or shortened during its validity as well as a stipulated yearly number can be...
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Porsche denied reports about application for state help which was disapproved

May 21, 2009 | 08:06pm CEToriginal
German journal Handelsblatt wrote earlier the carmaker had unsuccessfully tried to obtain a help...
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Three year-old Czech plant of Dutch automotive supplier Priema being insolvent

May 21, 2009 | 07:30pm CEToriginal
The company has submitted the proposal for insolvency itself. Because of the econimic crisis and the subsequent significant drop in production Priema CZ owes...
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Another interested subject in Opel is investment company Ripplewood Holdings

May 21, 2009 | 10:46am CEToriginal
The company submitted an offer yesterday similarly as did the carmaker Fiat and the automotive supplier Magna...
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Cable harness division of concern Alcoa bought by investment fund Platinum

May 21, 2009 | 12:16am CEToriginal
Part of the purchase was also the Czech plant Alcoa Fujikura Czech in Stribro. The change of owner will not affect the production, but...
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Denso postponed decision to invest CZK 1.2 billion in plant extension in Liberec

May 20, 2009 | 09:51pm CEToriginal
In the case of Denso headquarters agreeing, the factory’s extension can be done in two years. The reason is mainly new contracts...
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Jung: Skoda Auto to have production decrease lower than 10% this year

May 20, 2009 | 09:00pm CEToriginal
The carmaker expects a similar tendency even at sales. The market should decrease more; Skoda is therefore expecting a market share growth...
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Coop to build about 100 filling stations by its stores within 3 years

May 20, 2009 | 08:16pm CEToriginal
The filling stations will be self-service completely. There should be two filling automatic machines at every store. This year…
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Indebted Schaeffler abandoning plan of larger competitor takeover similarly as Porsche

May 20, 2009 | 07:38pm CEToriginal
On the contrary, the company now allows for a possibility of the takeover by Continental. Despite the crisis Continental invests in the Czech Republic...
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Frank Farsky leaves Renault Trucks

May 20, 2009 | 04:11pm CEToriginal
He led the representation in the Czech Republic and Slovakia for five years. New Renault Trucks CEO for the Czech Republic and Slovakia will be...
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Skoda Auto to invest EUR 2 billion in products until 2013

May 20, 2009 | 03:42pm CEToriginal
One part will go to the Group’s new mini car which will be produced in Bratislava, Slovakia. From the Czech Republic there will be besides transmissions...
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Daimler bought 10% share in electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors

May 19, 2009 | 10:47pm CEToriginal
This will enable an extension of carmakers’ cooperation: Electric Smart with Tesla batteries by the end of this year, Tesla model S...
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ITT Corporation started to produce car brake pads in Ostrava

May 19, 2009 | 10:15pm CEToriginal
The company will employ over 300 people here by the end of 2009. The production will be directed to...
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AAA Auto prolonged scrap bonus in Czech Rep and Slovakia till end of May

May 19, 2009 | 09:41pm CEToriginal
It has been utilized by more than 1,300 motorists in both countries so far. The action’s restoring is in the company considered...
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German carmaker Porsche negotiates with potential investor, maybe from Kuwait

May 19, 2009 | 05:44pm CET, updatedoriginal
Talks look reputedly promising. Porsche and VW representatives however stated today that they will...
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