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Kia tested factory LPG drive in Europe, now began offering conversions

January 31, 2013 | 11:11pm CEToriginal
Partner in the Czech Republic, offered models, affected engine, warranty, price of the conversions, return on investment, benefits of the LPG drive...
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Auto Jarov defended 2011 results in 2012

January 31, 2013 | 11:04pm CEToriginal
The shift of demand from new to used cars, strong growth in sales of Honda brand, interest in servicing...
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Autobond wants to increase sales in 2013

January 31, 2013 | 10:55pm CEToriginal
The intention may be implemented thanks to the new and reconstructed premises in Prague and Ostrava. Results in 2012, defending the primacy of Kia and Suzuki brands...
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Czech Post to expand CNG fleet with more Iveco vehicles

January 29, 2013 | 11:27pm CEToriginal
Size of the fleet with this alternative drive will therefore come close to 500 units. Details of the last tender, potential for further recovery...
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Mazda intends to make changes in dealer network in Czech Rep

January 23, 2013 | 01:42am CEToriginal
Details and timing of the plan, a new bonus for dealers and its focus, the current status of the network, termination of one dealership in Bohemia...
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Fisker entered Czech market, opened showroom in Prague

January 22, 2013 | 01:02am CEToriginal
Location of the dealership, price list, show cars, expected demand, service potential, web, stock cars for immediate delivery...
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Kiriakovsky: Mazda wants to gain 1% market share in Czech Rep, close to target in 2012

January 22, 2013 | 12:14am CEToriginal
New models (CX-5, Mazda3, Mazda6), Mazda6 III from CZK 539,900, a look at EVs and HEVs, Skyactiv and i-Eloop, news in Aftersales...
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AAA Auto entered Slovakia with Mototechna concept

January 18, 2013 | 12:07am CEToriginal
The first Slovak branch and another planned, expansion of the Mototechna network in the Czech Republic, sales in the first four months...
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Winter Skoda Park 2013: Skoda to again set out to present not only offroad models in winter resorts

January 18, 2013 | 12:00am CEToriginal
Locations and dates of the road show, program and competitions, presentations of new Octavia and Rapid, Skoda Butik, a Nightwork concert, participating dealers...
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Auto Esa opened used car shop in Pardubice, first branch outside of Prague

January 16, 2013 | 03:24am CEToriginal
Location and parameters of the branch, another used car shops in 2013, projected double-digit growth of sales in 2013, competitors in the region...
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Emil Frey made several changes in two branches in Czech Rep

January 15, 2013 | 01:29am CEToriginal
The company added one brand, shifted another one, and one brand was expanded to another location. Brands, locations of showrooms, new web sites...
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Domansky opened fifth branch in Prague, the largest Peugeot showroom in Czech Rep

January 14, 2013 | 03:03am CEToriginal
Location, amount of investment, a giant showroom for up to 23 cars, 27th Blue Box showroom in the country, 15th dealership involved in the Peugeot Approved Cars program...
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Cebia and BMW intend to expand cooperation in Europe

January 10, 2013 | 03:26am CEToriginal
While the current cooperation relates to new cars in CEE, there are negotiations on used cars taking place...
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Anthony Denny suspended sale of his stake in AAA Auto

January 9, 2013 | 03:50am CEToriginal
The reasons for the decision, horizon of the suspension of the sales process, the present Denny’s share in the company, the price of the shares, the current value of the company...
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Porsche Inter Auto increased car sales by 2% in Czech Rep in 2012, turnover up even more

January 9, 2013 | 03:41am CEToriginal
Demand for new and used cars, interest in Skoda, VW, Audi, Porsche and Bentley brands, the outlook for 2013...
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AAA Auto's sales up by 14.6% in 2012, further growth expected in 2013

January 7, 2013 | 12:12am CEToriginal
Sales increased in Russia the most, followed by Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Fulfilment of the plan, growth factors, results in Q4, finance penetration, upcoming branches...
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Auto Esa increased sales, revenues and profit in 2012

January 6, 2013 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
The growth in demand for diesel cars and larger vehicles; increase in average selling price; demand for various brands, models, segments, colours...
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A. Charouz Motors wants to futher expand Cadillac brand in Europe

January 4, 2013 | 02:13am CEToriginal
The only direct-dealer in Central Europe, sub dealers in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Croatia, the situation in CEE, plans for the whole Europe...
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Ceska pojistovna intends to further expand fleet of spare vehicles for car insurance clients

January 4, 2013 | 01:50am CEToriginal
Replacement cars are available at authorized service partners, such as Auto Heller. Fleet owner and size, models in the car rental...
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Autosalon Klokocka wants to build three new showrooms in Czech Rep

January 3, 2013 | 06:50am CEToriginal
Locations, brands, the amount of investments, the prepared filling station including CNG...
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Cadillac introduced ATS sedan to Czech market, believes in greater demand than for BLS

January 2, 2013 | 01:38am CEToriginal
Equipment and prices, only one engine, forthcoming Euro 6 diesel, sales plan, help of a sub dealer, Brembo brakes manufactured in the Czech Republic...
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Autosalon Klokocka to increase car sales in 2012

December 21, 2012 | 01:53am CEToriginal
The partial drop in demand for new cars will be offset by the used ones, a significant growth has been recorded by Audi. Loyalty program...
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New company Car Star entered Czech car market, to begin with Hyundai dealership

December 19, 2012 | 12:43am CEToriginal
Investor, location, managing director with 15 years of experience in the automotive business, sales plans, other planned dealerships...
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Auto Palace cut sales plans in Czech Rep for 2012

December 18, 2012 | 05:17am CEToriginal
Reduction of expectations applies to new cars; demand for used cars was stable during the year. The plan has been decreased by tens of per cent...
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Renocar prepared microsite for new stock and nearly new BMW cars

December 18, 2012 | 12:05am CEToriginal
It provides winter tires to the stock cars, a discount on discs and one-day skid course. Address, number of cars, microsites of other brands...
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