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FRANKFURT: Plug-in hybrid manufacturer Fisker to enter Czech Rep in autumn, and Slovakia soon

September 17, 2009 | 11:51pm CEToriginal
The official representation will be announced in the second half of October. Czech partner of the new American carmaker will be...
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Avia plans to enter light commercial vehicles’ segment weighing from 1.5 to 6 tons

September 17, 2009 | 11:15pm CEToriginal
It is now manufacturing trucks from 6 to 12 tons. Although the economic crisis is now putting the intention off, Avia seeks a partner for this project...
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Srba Servis became authorized Seat dealer

September 17, 2009 | 10:47pm CEToriginal
The company has extended its portfolio of offered brands including Saab, Opel, Chevrolet, Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Volvo. New Seat showroom has been opened by Srba Servis in...
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Cooperation of Credium and Fiat Group in car financing field spread to Slovakia

September 16, 2009 | 10:33pm CEToriginal
The exclusive cooperation has been running in the Czech Republic since 2007. Financing of vehicles Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia is successful on the Czech market; penetration reaches...
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AuTec gradually transforming to Invelt, Pavel Bastar took leading in August

September 14, 2009 | 10:18pm CEToriginal
The company has already ceased the sale of Nissan cars and closed a BMW showroom in Letna, Prague 7. Rebranding will be completed in...
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New Louwman’s Lexus centre in Prague is temporary solution, company to build showroom from scratch

September 14, 2009 | 09:26pm CEToriginal
The current showroom in Prague 5 - Smichov is an adaptation of the existing building and its capacity would not be suitable in future. Louwman is now choosing...
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Hyundai prepares expansion of transmission production in Nosovice

September 14, 2009 | 07:35pm CEToriginal
The second hall of the transmission operation will have the same capacity as the existing one. This action will require a large part of the planned investment for the next two years...
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Mann+Hummel expects further expansion of its plant in Czech Rep

September 14, 2009 | 05:50pm CEToriginal
Constantly strengthening aftermarket and original spare parts segment as well as new orders from carmakers will quickly fill the production capacity of plant...
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Credium became next partner in field of Kia dealer network wholesale financing in Czech Rep

September 14, 2009 | 04:56pm CEToriginal
The company has already won the first client, namely one Central-Bohemian dealer. In the near future, Credium will start cooperation with...
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Lexus began to offer branded financing of its cars in Czech Rep

September 14, 2009 | 02:17pm CEToriginal
Under the trade mark Lexus Financial Services, there are being offered all the traditional products. Financing will be ensured the company...
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Avia to offer branded finance Avia Financing in cooperation with UniCredit Leasing

September 13, 2009 | 09:11pm CEToriginal
Dealers have been negotiating the cooperation with financial partners individually so far. Avia will offer the branded financing on all markets covered, but...
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Louwman began to sell Lexus cars in Czech Rep, opening showroom in Prague 5

September 13, 2009 | 08:31pm CEToriginal
The new Lexus centre was established by a rebuilding of former Toyota showroom, when the sale of that brand has been moved to…
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Cars sold on Czech market became after a month cheaper again in August

September 10, 2009 | 03:40pm CEToriginal
In July, there has been a only year's growth in car prices. In August, new cars’ prices as well as used cars’ prices fell in the m/m comparison. Motorcycles, servicing and spare parts...
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CSOB Leasing: Businessmen using short financial leasing

September 9, 2009 | 10:39pm CEToriginal
For a period of approximately one month, the company has closed 41 contracts on its basis in a total cost price of...
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Opel and Chevrolet brands to separate in GM, whatever happens to German carmaker

September 7, 2009 | 11:45pm CEToriginal
Opel and Chevrolet have already had in the Czech and Slovak representation of GM separated teams and individual executives. Steffen Raschig went to Russia; his competences have been taken by two managers...
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Former Opel and Chevrolet showroom in Svitavy to be auctioned for second time in October

September 7, 2009 | 11:19pm CEToriginal
The first auction of the sales and service complex was unsuccessful when no prospective buyer has accepted the starting price...
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Citroen offer selected models C3, C3 Picasso, C4 and Berlingo for flat price in September

September 7, 2009 | 08:57pm CEToriginal
When using leasing, it is possible to receive an additional discount up to CZK 50,000. Citroen has also prepared a special offer for commercial vehicles and new product from PSA Finance...
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Renault began offering secondary manufactured spare parts called Motrio for older cars

September 7, 2009 | 12:59pm CEToriginal
While maintaining the Renault quality standards, the owner of an older car may significant save the service expenses. Renault also offers remanufactured parts...
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Credium increased its market share in all vehicle categories’ financing in H1

September 7, 2009 | 10:14am CEToriginal
The branded financing Fiat Group has helped to that situation. Credium is preparing further cooperation with carmakers on the Czech market...
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Autobond expands to further city in Czech Rep

September 6, 2009 | 11:42pm CEToriginal
After a long-term operation in Prague and Ostrava and last year’s opening of Opel, Chevrolet and Kia showrooms in Karlovy Vary, it will offer one of its existing brands in...
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Smith Electric to offer electric vehicles Avia also in Central Europe including Czech Rep

September 6, 2009 | 08:59pm CEToriginal
The light trucks Smith Newton with a range of up to 400 km are intended primarily for city delivery service. Avia is also involved in the development of electric buses...
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Passenger car registrations in Czech Rep still slightly growing, other categories noting marked fall

September 4, 2009 | 09:44am CEToriginal
Sales of new passenger cars went up by 16.3% in August; sales of light commercial vehicles dropped by 76.6%. In total, considering vehicles up to 3.5 t…
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Production of model Hyundai i20 for European market to take place in Turkey as of May 2010

September 3, 2009 | 03:01pm CEToriginal
Earlier, the Czech Republic or Slovakia were being considered as well. However, only some versions will be manufactured in the Izmit-based plant; the carmaker will invest there…
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Peugeot 207 facelift: Lower prices, competition for Peugeot 908 ride, navigation for the first 500 customers

September 2, 2009 | 05:16pm CEToriginal
The carmaker has prepared also other hot offers for passenger and commercial vehicles in September, including the combination with service and finance...
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Renault and Dacia offering advantages for most of models in September

September 1, 2009 | 09:36pm CEToriginal
The most significant discounts are provided within financing through the Renault Finance and Dacia Finance, at each model...
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