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Skoda Auto launched production of CNG cars in Czech Rep

May 27, 2014 | 02:57am CEToriginal
Location, a new test hall and its capacity, demand for the Citigo G-Tec, business plans with the Octavia G-Tec, initial demand of fleet customers...
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NEVS to suspend production of Saab cars

May 21, 2014 | 10:40pm CEToriginal
Reasons, timing, planned outage duration, the current daily production...
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Police charged three other companies in case of Czech Post’s contracts, including Agrotec

May 15, 2014 | 10:34pm CEToriginal
So far, there have been seven companies and 15 people charged. Most of the contracts under investigation, however, concern construction works, not the operation of vehicles...
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AGC Automotive received contract on hybrid model from Porsche

May 14, 2014 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
Production of two types of glass will be ensured by a factory in the Czech Republic. Model, volume of production, other clients, expansion of the Chuderice plant, HR...
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DS Tour: Citroen holds roadshow with premium brand DS in Czech Rep

May 13, 2014 | 12:08am CEToriginal
Cities and dates, models for testing, autographs of ambassador Simona Krainova, microsite, business results...
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Lexus offers 30 discounted cars in Czech Rep and Slovakia in April

April 28, 2014 | 07:09am CEToriginal
The affected models with petrol or hybrid engines, the amount of discount, a special offer at three dealers...
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Agrofert: Police intervened in Agrotec due to unrealized supply of tires for Czech Post

April 21, 2014 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
According to leasing companies, the police investigation does not apply to contracts for CNG vehicles, which were supplied to Czech Post in 2012-2013...
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Volkswagen to launch over 100 model novelties by 2015

April 21, 2014 | 11:46pm CEToriginal
At the same time, the global implementation of the MQB platform will continue. The first model with five different drives, HR, MAN plant in the Czech Republic...
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LeasePlan: Police intervention at Czech Post and Agrotec has nothing to do with us

April 18, 2014 | 04:29am CEToriginal
LeasePlan did not cooperate on contract for CNG vehicles investigated by police with the dealer Agrotec. Details...
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Czech police intervened at Agrotec dealer

April 17, 2014 | 12:14am CEToriginal
It belongs to the Agrofert Holding of Finance Minister Andrej Babis. The reason is the investigation of Czech Post contracts not only for CNG vehicles...
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CNG Expert increased sales and leases of CNG vehicles in 2013

April 17, 2014 | 12:05am CEToriginal
Test vehicles of various brands, sales of used cars, operating lease, car rental fleet, promotion of CNG by celebrities, plans...
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Honda continues to reduce production in UK

April 10, 2014 | 12:25am CEToriginal
Reasons, HR, end of the Insight, timing, end of the sale of most HEVs in Europe, focusing on diesel drive...
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Volkswagen began selling EVs in Czech Rep

April 7, 2014 | 02:44am CEToriginal
The first model VW e-Up, bodywork, prices, equipment, above-standard mobility guarantees/services, a replacement car with internal combustion engine free of charge, two dealers in the Czech market...
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Car sales in Germany rose by 5.4% in March

April 2, 2014 | 11:10pm CEToriginal
Growth was driven by premium brands, SUVs and EVs. Porsche did not show good results. Production growth, positive development in France, Spain and Italy...
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BMW X7: Carmaker to produce large SUV with three rows of seats

March 31, 2014 | 12:42am CEToriginal
Location, investment amount, timing, HR, SUV market by LMC Automotive, BMW X5 eDrive Plug-in Hybrid, BMW sales plan in 2014...
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Toyota to hold another testing weekend in Czech Rep aimed at new models and HEVs

March 14, 2014 | 01:58am CEToriginal
Event date, a credit with zero interest and premium insurance, a spring maintenance campaign...
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electrified: Volkswagen holds e-mobility weeks in Germany

March 12, 2014 | 11:39pm CEToriginal
Location, date, program, microsite, electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, upgraded web Thinkblue.cz, marketing campaign...
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Tesla wants to double number of its dealerships in Europe in 2014

March 5, 2014 | 11:15pm CEToriginal
At the same time, it will expand the network of fast charging stations. Planned sales, entry into other markets in Europe and Asia...
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Tesla plans to build giant factory for battery production

March 3, 2014 | 01:46am CEToriginal
Considered locations, amount of investment, capacity, HR, timing, cooperation with partners, including Panasonic, upcoming models...
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Twenty-nine HEVs and six EVs registered in Czech Rep in January 2014

March 3, 2014 | 01:38am CEToriginal
The registry was complemented by 90 vehicles powered by CNG and 91 cars by LPG. Leaders of alternative drives (Toyota Motor, PSA, Fiat Group, VW Group, Dacia)...
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Musk: Tesla negotiates with Apple, works on self-driving cars

February 20, 2014 | 11:37pm CEToriginal
It is speculated about Apple’s entry into the automaker. Business and financial results in 2013, the sales plan for the year 2014...
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Wanxiang acquired Fisker at auction

February 19, 2014 | 10:28pm CEToriginal
The value of the transaction, the resumption of production of electric vehicles, sales plan in USA and Europe...
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KOH-I-NOOR bought Czech tool and press works Ronas

February 5, 2014 | 06:27am CEToriginal
Change of the company’s name, revenues, HR, clients, prepared investments, expansion of KOH-I-NOOR Machinery not only in the Czech Republic...
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Demand for LPG vehicles and HEVs in Czech Rep up by tens of percent in 2013

February 5, 2014 | 03:52am CEToriginal
Conversely, demand for EVs and CNG vehicles fell at a double-digit pace. Results in December, leaders of alternative drives...
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Auto Jarov became one of two dealers of Volkswagen EVs in Czech Rep

January 30, 2014 | 12:06am CEToriginal
Results in 2013 (new and used cars, brands, service, revenues), the plan for 2014, rental apartment building not only for employees...
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