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Porsche increased sales by 15.6% to 185 cars in Czech Rep in 2009

June 9, 2010 | 03:55am CEToriginal
Over 17 years, the exclusive dealer Porsche Inter Auto has sold 1,000 Porsche cars. Demand for individual models, customer preferences, development in 2010...
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Ford Econo Check: Technical car inspection and driving style analysis should help to reduce fuel costs by up to 25%

June 9, 2010 | 03:29am CEToriginal
The carmaker’s new service will be launched in Spain and Australia in June. Details, price, introduction in the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
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Citroen strengthened sales department for wholesale customers in Czech Rep by another fleet manager

June 9, 2010 | 03:24am CEToriginal
The recently established department has been joined by Jiri Caslavka, who previously worked at the carmaker...
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Tomas Hejda left CSOB Pojistovna, Petr Milata became new spokesman

June 9, 2010 | 12:06am CEToriginal
Milata thus moved from internal to external communication within the company. Hejda’s new position…
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BRNO: Profits of Czech automobile industry decreased by 59% in 2009

June 8, 2010 | 01:59am CEToriginal
The average value added per worker, however, increased by 30.4%. Additional information resulting from the competition of Enterprise of 2009...
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UniCredit Leasing prepared financing package Relax Pack for customers of Renault and Dacia brands

June 8, 2010 | 01:49am CEToriginal
The new product includes advantageous interest rates and accident insurance, payment protection insurance, GAP insurance. Details...
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AAA Auto offers free service for 1 year and discount on spare parts for Skoda cars from June

June 7, 2010 | 02:55am CEToriginal
Sales of Skoda cars from January to May 2010, Carlife warranty for 12 months for cars over CZK 100,000, the reduction within funding...
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BMW wants to expand dealer network in Czech Rep, looking for successor of A.M.T. mobil in Prague

June 4, 2010 | 01:31am CEToriginal
Applications to tender for a new dealership in Prague 9 must be submitted by 20 June. Requirements, sales potential, the current dealer situation in Prague...
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Sales of cars up to 3.5 tons rose by 11.5% in Czech Rep in May, by 0.4% for five months

June 4, 2010 | 01:18am CEToriginal
Individual results of the categories of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks and buses...
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Mercedes-Benz agreed with taxi service City Taxi on delivery of cars in Czech Rep

June 4, 2010 | 12:49am CEToriginal
General agreement for 3 years guarantees annual deliveries of 40 cars. Offer of models, financing, service, strategy, other brands considered...
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Zlata koruna 2010: Best financial products in automobile insurance and financing by Kooperativa, SkoFIN, UniCredit Leasing, CSOB Leasing, Hertz Lease and ALD Automotive

June 4, 2010 | 12:31am CEToriginal
The main categories were dominated by non-automotive products though. The winning automotive products...
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Citroen renewed its offer "Old for new" for stock car purchase in Czech Rep

June 4, 2010 | 12:05am CEToriginal
When changing a passenger car as a trade-in, the client will receive a discount of CZK 20,000. Regarding commercial models, Citroen has extended the offer of service contract IdealDrive for free…
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Kia Motors strengthened marketing team for Martin Racman in Czech Rep

June 3, 2010 | 11:43pm CEToriginal
He took the newly created position of a dealer marketing coordinator. Racman came to Kia Motors Czech from the company…
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BMW expanded number of partners in Czech Rep for sales of used cars within BMW Premium Selection program

June 3, 2010 | 02:51am CEToriginal
The carmaker has also extended warranty and added mobility guarantee. Current parameters, partners, number of cars offered...
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Citroen aims to strengthen fleet sales in Czech Rep, it set up separate department for wholesale business

June 3, 2010 | 02:20am CEToriginal
Evzen Soucek became the head of the new department, previously working at a Japanese carmaker...
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GE Money Auto: Most common offenses of Czech drivers are speed-exceeding for men and phone calls without hands-free for women

June 3, 2010 | 02:10am CEToriginal
The speed is exceeded by men under 29 years of age most often. The frequency of other offenses for men and women resulting from a survey...
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Wustenrot insurance company innovated parameters for damage liability segmentation in Czech Rep, and reduced rates by 20%

June 2, 2010 | 04:27am CEToriginal
It has also introduced a new comprehensive insurance Wustenrot ProAuto. Parameter changes, rates, the package ProAuto, special offer...
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Christopher Palombo left Czech representation of Peugeot

June 2, 2010 | 03:57am CEToriginal
The position of general manager in Peugeot Ceska republika has been taken over by Yann Carnoy. Palombo’s new post and Carnoy’s previous…
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Auto Esa opened used car shop aimed only at Skoda brand in Prague

June 2, 2010 | 02:12am CEToriginal
It is the company’s third bazaar based in Prague. The location, capacity, current offer, introductory action and innovative websites Autoesa.cz and Skodovky.cz...
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Czech Rep moved among world's car makers from 19th at 13th place in 2009

June 2, 2010 | 01:34am CEToriginal
Development of production in separate emerging markets and developed countries and regions, potential and investments in CEE, production moving from Western to Eastern Europe...
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Opel Hot Week: 7x24 hours with discounts up to CZK 200,000 for both passenger and utility models

June 2, 2010 | 12:01am CEToriginal
During the entire month of June, Opel Finance is offering a one-year interest-free credit with two instalments 50/50. Parameters of the new product, a six-year warranty...
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Renault: Megane Coupe-Cabriolet, Wind roadster, Megane GT/GT Line, Gordini versions, dual-clutch gearbox EDC coming on the market

June 1, 2010 | 12:21am CEToriginal
Prices, advantages within the financing, roof folding of the model Wind in 12 seconds, parameters of the EDC gearbox...
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E.ON put its first charging station for electric cars into operation in Brno, first in Czech Rep

May 31, 2010 | 04:01am CEToriginal
At the same time, it is the first charging station set up by an energy company. Electricity recharging is free. Location, parameters, contractors...
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Toyota Financial Services: In future we will offer financing of extended warranties and service contracts, supplementary insurance, untied loans

May 31, 2010 | 03:26am CEToriginal
During 10 years in the Czech Republic, the company has financed over 14,000 Toyota and Lexus cars, which represents a penetration...
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Auto-Plus: Gift certificate from SkofFIN with purchase of used Volkswagen and Audi on lease/credit

May 31, 2010 | 02:38am CEToriginal
It can be used for accessories, spare parts or services. The number of cars offered, website visit rate, customer trends, sales from January to April 2010...
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