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Seat winter service offer: Car inspection for CZK 99, discounts on spare parts, accessories and tires

October 11, 2010 | 11:52pm CEToriginal
In the case of fault detection and car repair, the inspection is then free of charge. Parts, accessories and tires included in the offer...
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Grupo Antolin to move production into new plant in Czech Rep

October 11, 2010 | 05:22am CEToriginal
The reason is to eliminate the threat of flooding but also the acquisition of new orders. The new location, time schedule of the moving, staff question...
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Daniel Harant left BMW Group in Czech Rep replaced by manager of Volvo Car

October 8, 2010 | 05:43am CEToriginal
Milan Koza became new sales head of BMW and Mini brands on the Czech market. Changes also occurred in the after sales department...
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Peugeot occupied post after Vladimir Vosicky in Czech Rep, promoting its own manager

October 7, 2010 | 12:59am CEToriginal
Marco Venturini, whose career is apart from Peugeot linked with Fiat, became new sales director on October 1...
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PwC: Czech economy recovering moderately, sales of passenger, luxury cars and trucks rising

October 7, 2010 | 12:23am CEToriginal
However, sales in the Czech Republic are still below the pre-crisis year of 2008. The results for each segment in September and Q1-3...
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New showroom of Auto Motol Beni in Prague and reconstruction of existing ones to increase MVC Automotive sales in Czech Rep

October 6, 2010 | 03:26am CEToriginal
Results of MVC Automotive in Europe and the Czech Republic in 2009, the outlook for future years, plans with the showroom in Smichov...
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UniCredit Leasing changed organizational structure in CEE, established four regional directors

October 6, 2010 | 03:05am CEToriginal
The company appointed Jiri Matula to the top management of the Central European region. In the Czech Republic he was replaced by the executive director Jaroslav Jaromersky...
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Nippon decided on further investment in Czech Rep, to process used catalytic converters in Liberec

October 5, 2010 | 02:37am CEToriginal
The company has been revitalizing an older building and is going to create dozens of jobs. Timetable of the project and plans for the use of the obtained platinum...
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Skoda Auto to re-introduce Octavia II before facelift

October 5, 2010 | 02:19am CEToriginal
It will be manufactured on the same line as the Octavia II after facelift. Engines, equipment, prices, extended warranty, the production of a current and new Octavia Tour...
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Hyundai to continue in test action on Czech market in autumn, changing just model

October 4, 2010 | 11:22pm CEToriginal
Over 2,500 people are interested in the free test of the Hyundai i30, they can now try out the Hyundai i20, while utilizing an action model of...
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Direct became new partner of loyalty program Bene+ from GE Money Bank, first in insurance sector

October 1, 2010 | 04:33am CEToriginal
Direct’s clients can get a discount on premiums when paying it by credit card. Deepening of cooperation between Direct and GE Money…
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S. & W. Automobily started providing extended warranty for 1 year for new and used cars

September 30, 2010 | 02:00am CEToriginal
This North-Bohemian dealer of brands Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Mitsubishi Fuso is cooperating with CarGarantie. Details of the warranty...
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Skoda to possibly present electric car based on Octavia at Paris Motor Show

September 29, 2010 | 04:14am CEToriginal
It should cover 120 km on a single charge, design to be different as well. At the same time, the carmaker will introduce a complete model range with a start-stop system...
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Peugeot to enter Czech Rep and Slovakia with program of quality used cars

September 29, 2010 | 01:28am CEToriginal
At the same time, it will become the first carmaker importing used cars from abroad. Partners Dekra, Europ Assistance, Cebia, IBS expert, TipCars...
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Fiat placed alternatively powered vehicles by LPG on Czech market

September 29, 2010 | 01:01am CEToriginal
This happened after year and half preparations. Range of models and engines, parameters of aggregates, prices, warranty terms, conversion for free within funding...
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WBR holds conference AutoRomania 2010 in Bucharest in mid November

September 29, 2010 | 12:35am CEToriginal
The organizer attracts visitors to a meeting with the new management of local Renault and Ford plants and the Romanian government as well as a presentation of development of the Dacia plant...
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Mann+Hummel decreased profit by 7.3% at revenues decline of 5.2% in Czech Rep in 2009

September 29, 2010 | 12:14am CEToriginal
This is the expected result, satisfying the company’s executives. The number of employees in the crisis year grew even...
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Venturi opened first plant for electric vehicles in France

September 28, 2010 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
Currently, there are eight EVs Citroen Berlingo First and Peugeot Partner Origin leaving the assembly lines a day. The annual capacity, other models...
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IIR holds specialized conference Insurance CZ&SK in Prague in mid-October

September 28, 2010 | 11:35pm CEToriginal
The 7th year of the event will have two follow-ups, i.e. a workshop on commercial networks and a special day about distribution channels. The conference will have the following speakers...
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Toyota holding roadshow in Czech Rep, presenting both passenger and off-road models

September 27, 2010 | 12:10am CEToriginal
It is going to visit 14 cities within the event of "Toyota - Test Days" until October 16. Participants will receive a voucher for a free car wash...
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Fiat offers extended warranty for Panda and Punto at discount in Czech Rep in September, for free within funding

September 26, 2010 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
The extended warranty to 5 years/100,000 km includes assistance service for 5 years. Parameters of services and prices...
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Witte Automotive holds third Designers’ Night in Czech Rep on October 1

September 26, 2010 | 11:41pm CEToriginal
The special event is this time focused on cooperation with Mercedes-Benz, for the first time it is also intended for the general public. Presentation of the Viano facelift...
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Citroen in September: CZK 50,000 bonus for cars, 30% discount for LCVs

September 26, 2010 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
Bonus beyond the special prices does not apply to models C1, C3 and C3 First X. All the LCV models may thus be purchased on loan or lease to CZK 300,000 excl. VAT...
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Renault in September: Twingo cheaper by CZK 15,000, Kangoo Express by CZK 24,000, Megane by CZK 20,000, Scenic by CZK 25,000

September 26, 2010 | 11:16pm CEToriginal
On the contrary, Clio Storia became more expensive. For the Megane and Scenic model ranges the customer can newly choose a dual-clutch gearbox...
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Autosalon Klokocka holds social event for women in Prague on September 29

September 26, 2010 | 11:05pm CEToriginal
The event will also include test drives with the Audi, VW, Skoda and Seat cars. The event’s location and program in the afternoon...
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