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EU ministers agreed to promote green cars

May 25, 2010 | 11:50pm CEToriginal
However, some states are pushing solely to promote the production of electric vehicles. Positions of individual countries including the Czech Republic, estimates of the market development...
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Rieter to expand production in Czech Rep and operate in another place

May 13, 2010 | 01:54am CEToriginal
Even in 2010, the company will employ 80 people in Bor near Tachov. Rieter will use a hall of 6,200 m2 for the implementation of a new contract from the German carmaker...
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EU imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminum wheels

May 11, 2010 | 10:59pm CEToriginal
The EC established the duties in response to complaints of the European manufacturers for allegedly unfair competition of the Chinese production, which is used by European carmakers such as...
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Prices of cars sold on Czech market grew by 0.4% m/m in April

May 11, 2010 | 01:33am CEToriginal
Used cars became cheaper while prices of new cars went up. Prices of spare parts fell but prices of service works grew. Detailed info...
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Czech Rep currently not planning incentives for purchases of electric cars

May 7, 2010 | 12:30am CEToriginal
Electric cars could be advantaged after the introduction of tolls in the centre of Prague, which will be approved by the newly formed House of Representatives. Electric fleet of the Czech Republic...
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Czech state prepared grants for dealing with car wrecks, junkyards require obligation to ecological liquidation

May 4, 2010 | 11:08pm CEToriginal
De-registering an old car is currently available without any proof of liquidation. Operators of junkyards filed a complaint to the EC of legislation of the Czech Republic...
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EC: Number of cars to double by 2020 worldwide, electric cars await rapid development

April 28, 2010 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
The EC wants to encourage the green technologies more, to work for the extension of charging stations, to develop rules for providing incentives for purchases...
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UOHS cancelled tender of Ceska posta for purchase of vans for CZK 300 million

April 16, 2010 | 12:56am CEToriginal
The reason is are serious mistakes in tender documents. A winner of the tender, A. Charouz appealed against the decision. A new tender...
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Prices of cars sold on Czech market dropped by 0.5% m/m in March

April 13, 2010 | 01:13am CEToriginal
Less expensive used cars became cheaper than new ones. However, prices of spare parts and service went up. Detailed info...
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Ministry of Transport continues tightening rules for operation of vehicle testing stations

April 7, 2010 | 11:32pm CEToriginal
After the electronic surveillance of vehicle testing stations, the resort has now prepared a new bill which refines and tightens up the duties of operators and introduces heavy fines…
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Protection of applicants for loans to be increased in Czech Rep as of 2011, Senate to asses bill now

March 10, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
The new standard should lead to much more responsible leasing and lending. However, a number of consumer credit providers will not be affected by the new Law...
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Prices of cars sold on Czech market dropped by 2.8% m/m in February

March 9, 2010 | 10:49pm CEToriginal
Used cars marked the price down more than the new ones. Prices of spare parts fell only slightly, service works have stagnated. Details...
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EC launched antitrust investigation of manufacturers of electronic components for cars

February 25, 2010 | 11:48pm CEToriginal
The EC has already carried out unannounced inspections in several companies. The investigation focuses on systems...
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Group of several Czech dealers and importers PMG Finance broke up

February 22, 2010 | 03:06am CEToriginal
The fate of individual companies and their activities - AuTec Group, A.M.T. Moravia, A.M.T. Group, A.M.T. mobil, DyCom Group, A.M.T. Defense/AmTec Defense...
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EU has not agreed on electric cars’ support

February 22, 2010 | 01:24am CEToriginal
Many countries including the Czech Republic are against a single technology support. Environmentalists agree to support the construction of smart electric power networks...
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Czech Rep’s proposal: Compliance term extension for light commercial vehicles’ emission limits by a year

February 19, 2010 | 12:46am CEToriginal
At present, the newly produced N1 vehicles to 2.6 tons should meet the CO2 limit of 175 g/km as of 2016. Regarding trucks...
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SAP has prepared project AutoAdapt, ministry not willing to grant it

February 16, 2010 | 12:09am CEToriginal
This project focused on the increase of workers’ adaptability in the automotive industry is a follow-up to IQ Auto and IQ Industry. Budget, partners and project’s details...
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EIB to provide carmaker Saab with loan of EUR 400 million

February 14, 2010 | 11:11pm CEToriginal
The loan has been guaranteed by the Swedish government on condition that Saab will use it for the development of eco-friendly models...
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Prices of cars sold on Czech market dropped by 4.7% m/m in January

February 11, 2010 | 02:38am CEToriginal
Used cars became cheaper more than the new ones. However, prices of spare parts and repair work went up. Specific information...
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Saab after completion of sale: 9-3 Sport-Hatch, 9-5X and 9-4X off-roads, consideration of 9-1

February 9, 2010 | 01:33am CEToriginal
Production capacity of plants in Sweden and Mexico, start of production of new generation 9-5 and new 9-4X, a possibility of sharing with Spyker...
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EC approved loan guarantee for carmaker Saab

February 8, 2010 | 11:25pm CEToriginal
A loan of EUR 400 million from the European Investment Bank forms a significant part of the sum needed for the development of Saab cars...
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TriHyBus = hydrogen cells + Li-ion batteries + recovery energy: Second prototype will soon come into operation in Czech Rep

February 8, 2010 | 12:54am CEToriginal
Suppliers of technologies, operational parameters, price of the bus, hydrogen filling station in Neratovice for passenger cars as well...
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Sales of Volkswagen Group in Czech Rep fell by 2.6% in 2009, registrations by 12.9%

February 3, 2010 | 08:20pm CEToriginal
The reasons for this difference, sales and registration of individual brands and outlook of Import Volkswagen Group general manager Rudolf Javurek...
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General Motors has agreed to sell Swedish carmaker Saab to Spyker

January 27, 2010 | 02:56am CEToriginal
However, GM will retain the stake in Saab, or more precisely, in the acquiring company Spyker Saab Automobiles. Details of the transaction...
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GM, Swedish Government and Spyker have possibly agreed on Saab sales terms, parties denied it

January 25, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
According to the interested parties, no decision on Saab has been made so far. Ed Whitacre was confirmed in office indefinitely...
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