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New Toyota dealership opened in Czech Rep

October 2, 2016 | 11:01pm CEToriginal
Location, company and its other activities, business results in 2015, dealer situation in the given region...
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Telemotix aims to expand with its connected car technology

September 30, 2016 | 02:57am CEToriginal
This can be used for a number of purposes in the fields of medical emergency, service, protection against theft or insurance. Negotiations with insurance companies in Europe, including the Czech Republic, study of driver behaviour, opinions of CKP on PAYD...
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Venturini: Peugeot to exceed 10,000 orders in September in Czech Rep

September 30, 2016 | 02:42am CEToriginal
Two traditional marketing promotions and Traveller will help. Navigation with map updates to 5 years free, 4x4 drive from Dangel...
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Volkswagen Group sales up by 6.3% in August

September 30, 2016 | 02:17am CEToriginal
Return to growth, demand in individual markets, the growth of all the brands, results in eight months...
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SDA: 160 HEVs and 18 EVs registered in Czech Rep in August

September 30, 2016 | 01:59am CEToriginal
The registry newly includes 223 vehicles powered by CNG and 73 LPG vehicles. Leaders of alternative drives, results in eight months...
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Sales of Skoda cars increased by 14.2% in August

September 29, 2016 | 01:35am CEToriginal
It was the ninth month of growth in a row, driven by increased demand in most markets. The slump in the Czech Republic, demand for various models...
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Volkswagen began offering brand insurance of VW, Audi, Seat vehicles acquired for cash in Czech Rep

September 29, 2016 | 01:22am CEToriginal
At the same time Skoda Insurance was innovated. Two packages, accelerated no claims bonus, free replacement car for up to 60 days when a car is stolen...
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New PR manager joined Czech representation of BMW Group

September 26, 2016 | 12:04am CEToriginal
He came from Skoda Auto, where he worked for four years. He also gained experience in one PR agency...
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Autodrom Most expanded cooperation with Kia

September 21, 2016 | 11:42pm CEToriginal
Company fleet recovery, bee for future racers The Most Racing Academy, tire service centre, charger for electric vehicles, driver training for integrated rescue system...
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PSA appointed new head of Peugeot

September 20, 2016 | 11:24pm CEToriginal
The change took place within the rotation of more managers of the carmaker. The new mobile services department, efforts to improve performance in China, personnel changes in the Executive Committee and Board of Directors...
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Automechanika Frankfurt 2016: CzechInvest led talks with potential investors from Europe, America and Asia

September 19, 2016 | 11:39pm CEToriginal
A joint stand of the MPO with shared facilities was used by several Czech manufacturers of automotive components. Author of the implementation, future presentations...
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Iveco Truck Station: Iveco to open first fast service centre for trucks in Czech Rep

September 19, 2016 | 11:22pm CEToriginal
It will happen after 6 years since the opening of the first service centre in Europe. Location, dealer, standards, services, target group, planned Truck Station network in Europe, sales plans in the Czech Republic...
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2016 Prague Motor Show: Decrease of 10 brands compared to last year, Chatenet added

September 19, 2016 | 10:59pm CEToriginal
The vast majority of brands will be presented by dealers. Central Bohemia exhibition will also be attended by companies from the aftermarket. EkoAuto Fair, expected attendance...
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles appointed new head for Central Europe

September 18, 2016 | 11:46pm CEToriginal
The new manager, who spent over 20 years in Western Europe, will be in charge of the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. The position was previously held by Filiberto Barbero...
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Das RentAuto: Czech rental of VW vans and microbuses expands its network

September 18, 2016 | 11:37pm CEToriginal
Newly involved dealers, business results in H1, the most popular model, insurance with low participation...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Rep fell in August m/m

September 18, 2016 | 11:26pm CEToriginal
While new cars became more expensive, used cars became cheaper. More expensive motorcycles, stagnation of servicing prices, cheaper spare parts, detailed data, the y/y development...
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Louda Auto expanded organizational structure and strengthened management

September 15, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
The company attracted another manager from the carmaker. Expansion of the Board of Directors, the financial results in 2015...
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Peleska: Toyota grows in Czech Rep by tens of percent, recruits people and strengthens fleet sales

September 15, 2016 | 11:53pm CEToriginal
Orders received, the plan for 2016, a partial return to the decentralization in Central Europe, changes in communication, support of successful head in Poland...
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ACEA: EU car sales returned to growth in August

September 15, 2016 | 11:34pm CEToriginal
A slight decline in July, results in individual countries, sales of carmakers, registrations in eight months...
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BMW Group chose new PR manager in Czech Rep

September 14, 2016 | 11:51pm CEToriginal
It happened a few weeks ago. The new spokesman for BMW, Mini and BMW Motorrad on the Czech market...
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SDA: Registrations of new cars in Czech Rep returned to growth in August

September 14, 2016 | 11:16pm CEToriginal
Growth was driven by Skoda, Dacia, Kia, Mercedes, VW, Toyota, Seat and Audi. Consumer interest in operating leases, growth in commercial vehicles, results in eight months...
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Brno Motor Show: SDA, AutoSAP, BVV signed framework agreement on preparation of national fair of passenger and commercial vehicles in Czech Rep

September 13, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
They want to restore Autosalon and Autotec in 2017. The conditions, planned date, support of the Mayor...
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Another body evaluating used cars established in Czech Rep

September 13, 2016 | 11:36pm CEToriginal
Vehicle inspection certificate from ASG was first provided by used car shop Auto Esa. The author of the project, partners, examining 14 parameters, website...
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Volkswagen Driving Day 2016: Volkswagen holds 2nd annual presentation event for consumers in Czech Rep

September 13, 2016 | 11:14pm CEToriginal
Locations, dates, test drives, models including EVs and AWD vehicles, Volkswagen Hero course, website, Volkswagen Event app, attendance in 2015, an award in the Czech Event Awards...
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AutoBinck appointed new head of Mitsubishi for Czech Rep and Slovakia

September 12, 2016 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
It is a manager with experience from several European and Asian automakers. The sales results in the fiscal year 2015...
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