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NEVS works on restoring production of Saab cars

August 21, 2013 | 09:54pm CEToriginal
Production start-up in Trollhattan, where automotive components for different models are being manufactured, HR, the first model, electric vehicle...
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Skoda to introduce concept of large SUV in 2014, Octavia CNG to be delayed

August 5, 2013 | 05:01am CEToriginal
The carmaker is considering factory chip tuning for the Octavia RS. Rapid Spaceback with a diffuser in standard equipment and two types of roof and fifth door...
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Diess: BMW considers producing i3 Coupe and i3 Cabrio, to launch i8 in spring 2014

August 2, 2013 | 03:20am CEToriginal
Demand for test drives with the i3, upcoming Mini with hybrid drive, development of the EV market, sales plans…
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UniCredit Leasing offers discount of CZK 40,000 on funded CNG cars in Czech Rep

August 1, 2013 | 01:32am CEToriginal
The affected models, financial products available and their parameters, validity of the offer...
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Forty-six HEVS and three EVs registered in Czech Rep in June

July 31, 2013 | 10:29pm CEToriginal
The registry has newly included further 66 vehicles powered by CNG and 68 cars by LPG. Brands and models, results in H1 2013...
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BMW i3 REx: Electric vehicle with extended range to be surcharged by over CZK 100,000 (EUR 4,000)

July 26, 2013 | 02:27am CEToriginal
The exact price, parameters of petrol engine, total range, Czech partners for the supplies of green electricity and the operation of charging stations...
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Reiter: At first, we expect larger demand for BMW i3 in Czech Rep than quota

July 23, 2013 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
Price starting at CZK 900,000, initiation of orders and sales, exclusive dealer’s microsite, supporting products and services, partnership with E.ON Energy Globe Award...
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Kruger: BMW to sell i3 EV via web

July 21, 2013 | 11:11pm CEToriginal
The carmaker is also considering internet sale of all its models and sale in the homes of clients. Dealers’ reactions...
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GM and Honda to jointly develop hydrogen cars

July 2, 2013 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
Fuel cells and hydrogen combustion, the first pre-series and series models, cooperation with infrastructure owners, patents...
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Wolfgang Durheimer left post of R&D Head of Audi

July 1, 2013 | 11:35pm CEToriginal
According to Audi, he goes to another position within the Volkswagen Group, but according to the media, he was dismissed. The alleged reasons, his successor…
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45 HEVs and six EVs registered in Czech Rep in May

June 28, 2013 | 01:34am CEToriginal
Furthermore, the registry newly includes 24 vehicles powered by CNG and 33 vehicles powered by LPG. Brands and models, the electric Mercedes-Benz, the results in January-May 2013...
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Cepicka: Fiat Professional wants to grow further in Czech Rep in 2013

June 27, 2013 | 01:13am CEToriginal
LCV market leader for five months, a large contract from the Czech Post, after-sales services, dealer network, synergies with the Iveco brand, CNG business, tenders...
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Fiat Group began providing 5-year warranty for new Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Jeep cars in Central Europe

June 26, 2013 | 02:47am CEToriginal
The affected countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the mileage limit, the price of assistance services, exceptions, the situation in LCVs...
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Opel LCV Restart: Opel wants to increase sales of commercial vehicles in Czech Rep and Slovakia

June 17, 2013 | 06:29am CEToriginal
Certification of local conversion firms, professional CV Specialista centres, service contracts, Wurth accessories, Movano 4x4, campaign, roadshow, fleet, sales plan...
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Great Wall to enter Central Europe, established importer for Czech Rep and Slovakia

June 12, 2013 | 12:24am CEToriginal
Partner, models, LPG drive, web, warranty, participation in trade fairs, situation in Europe, upcoming models and prices...
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Volkswagen introduced e-mobility strategy until 2015

June 12, 2013 | 12:14am CEToriginal
EVs and plug-in HEVs (e-Up, e-Golf, Golf Twin Drive, Passat B8 Twin Drive), timing, prices, two dealers in the Czech Republic, Mobile Online Service application...
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Toyota Motor recalls 242,000 HEVs worldwide

June 6, 2013 | 11:21pm CEToriginal
The reason is problems with brakes. The affected Toyota and Lexus models, the number of cars in various regions, including Europe and the Czech Republic...
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BMW EVs to be sold by only dealer in Czech Rep

June 4, 2013 | 12:37am CEToriginal
That one will also be in charge of one neighbouring market. The dealer, location of the showroom, the prices of i3 EV and i8 PHEV, launch...
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EIB to lend Renault EUR 400 million for projects on green cars

May 30, 2013 | 11:49pm CEToriginal
Money will also go to the development of lightweight materials. Failure of the partnership with Better Place, investment of the Renault-Nissan alliance in EVs...
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Better Place asked court to terminate the business

May 29, 2013 | 12:22am CEToriginal
Accumulated losses, investors including GE, HSBC and the EIB, the countries with the company’s infrastructure, the Renault Fluence EV with replaceable batteries...
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Wanxiang and VL Automotive want to buy Fisker

May 24, 2013 | 05:41am CEToriginal
These are two current partners of Fisker. Quoted price, the interest of investors from Europe and Hong Kong...
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Forty-nine HEVs and three EVs registered in Czech Rep in April

May 22, 2013 | 12:26am CEToriginal
The registry has newly included further 61 CNG vehicles and 31 LPG cars. Brands and models, the first Nissan EVs, results in January-April 2013...
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Three former Saab top executives arrested in Sweden

May 22, 2013 | 12:14am CEToriginal
The reason is the alleged accounting fraud at the time of GM’s negotiations for the sale of Saab to the Dutch car manufacturer Spyker Cars...
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Citroen launches expansion with premium brand DS in Czech Rep

May 13, 2013 | 01:16am CEToriginal
Building DS Salons, an advertising campaign, a credit with 0% interest, a road show, the DS Cabrio with Varroc 3D lights a Webasto roof, a sales plan for 2013, DSX and DS9...
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Skoda wants to sell over 13,000 Octavia cars in Czech Rep in 2013

May 1, 2013 | 10:26pm CEToriginal
Comparison with 2012, new orders, launch of each version (station wagon, 4x4, RS, CNG, Scout), reducing the surcharge for 4x4, Haldex 5+EDS...
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