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AAA Auto posted net profit of EUR 693,000 in H1

August 31, 2009 | 10:32pm CEToriginal
Car sale is growing in 2009 as well as the turnover ratio of cars in stock. The company registers a positive trend even in Q3...
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Dolnorakouska pojistovna has agreed with Kooperativa to take over portfolio in the Czech Rep

August 28, 2009 | 11:10am CEToriginal
The insurance company, which has also offered a damage liability in the Czech Republic, negotiated the transfer of over 6,000 contracts with...
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Timken sold production of bearing needles to JTEKT

August 28, 2009 | 09:19am CEToriginal
The US company is thus leaving the business after six years. Parts of the transaction for more than USD 300 million are also Timken’s activities in the Czech Republic…
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Giant project of A. Charouz group in Prague - Sterboholy for several billion crowns to be probably delayed

August 27, 2009 | 09:39pm CEToriginal
The first phase includes a giant showroom with an offer of more than 35 brands and four-star hotel should be originally finished in 2011, but...
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Alternative in form of consignment sale has proved at AAA Auto

August 26, 2009 | 10:21am CEToriginal
The company began to focus on the consignment sale early this year, when the share was only 2%. However, in August it has already reached...
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Jung: Skoda Auto about to increase sales by 50% minimally to more than 90,000 cars in China in 2009

August 24, 2009 | 08:08pm CEToriginal
The introduction of Superb second generation on the Chinese market might also contribute to it. In future, the carmaker aims to introduce in China every year...
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Micro-Vett introduced electric car Fiat 500

August 24, 2009 | 07:48pm CEToriginal
This is the first passenger electric car from Micro-Vett, the company has been so far converting utility models only. Price and parameters of the car...
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Importer of Kia cars into Czech Rep has new PR manager

August 24, 2009 | 02:05pm CEToriginal
Patrik Fanc has been replaced by Katerina Vokounova after almost seven years, who has come to Kia Motors Czech from the company…
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CLFA: Movable asset leasing down by 54.2% in H1, consumer lending by 22%

August 20, 2009 | 08:54am CEToriginal
The number of concluded contracts fell more steeply so an average price of a financed item went up. Specifically, within particular means of financing…
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Sales of carmaker Volkswagen went up for the third time in sequence in July

August 18, 2009 | 10:27pm CEToriginal
The concern turned profit from strong demand in Germany and China mainly; sales in Europe decreased. Its subsidiary Skoda Auto…
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Hyundai scrap bonus availed by 300 customers during two weeks

August 18, 2009 | 02:43pm CEToriginal
Moreover, the carmaker has increased the quota of stock cars during the offer. Hyundai had all cars without exception ecologically scrapped…
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Cars sold on Czech market increased prices for the first time this year

August 17, 2009 | 07:10pm CEToriginal
Prices of new as well as used cars increased m/m in July. Motorcycles became slightly cheaper, service works and spare parts...
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Ford extended line of special offers until September 30 and added several new ones

August 14, 2009 | 02:25pm CEToriginal
The initial offer has been set up for the facelifted models Transit Connect and Tourneo Connect, the carmaker introduced a new design line Fusion Calero and…
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Porsche Inter Auto opened new Skoda showroom in Hradec Kralove

August 13, 2009 | 09:12pm CEToriginal
New complex for CZK 140 million will offer service facilities for brands Skoda, Audi, Volkswagen and Seat. Annually, the company would like to sell...
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Denny: AAA Auto plans to build network of car services based on franchising

August 12, 2009 | 11:43pm CEToriginal
Originally, the company wanted to open commercial car services within its branches. AAA Auto is already involved in the car service field...
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A. Charouz keeps expanding on the Czech market

August 12, 2009 | 11:14pm CEToriginal
It would like to bring other brands that are not yet presented here to the Czech Republic. At the same time, the company is not against the acquisitions of failing dealers...
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Former Toyota dealer Dajbych became Kia dealer

August 12, 2009 | 09:56pm CEToriginal
At the same time, the company Car Trade Pilsen ceased Kia car sale in Plzen. At present, the company offers its showroom for rent...
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Auto Kapl became new Hyundai dealer, opening showroom in Pisek

August 12, 2009 | 08:43pm CEToriginal
The company will in the newly built sales and service complex with two showrooms sell also cars of the brand...
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SkoFIN's total volume of business fell by 41 % in H1; rise is in loan financing

August 12, 2009 | 08:03pm CEToriginal
Taking only the financing of used cars, the number of concluded contracts and the volume of business decreased in H1 by...
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Toyota expanded Czech dealer network for new partner

August 12, 2009 | 07:16pm CEToriginal
Toyota has 12 authorized dealers with 22 showrooms in the Czech Republic at present. A new showroom has been opened in July by a company...
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Auto Esa prolonged action Car for school report till the end of August

August 11, 2009 | 05:53pm CEToriginal
When using the financing (loan or lease) the customer will moreover get a gift in the form of satellite navigation, and newly also...
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BMW to sell Mini cars in large cities and separate showrooms only

August 10, 2009 | 10:14pm CEToriginal
After the Brno-based company Renocar another company is about to build a new Mini showroom, namely the current BMW dealer...
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Denny: AAA Auto not to open branch in Liberec this year, likely to enter Hungary again in 2010

August 10, 2009 | 09:56pm CEToriginal
The company closed two car centres in Q2—one in the Czech Republic and one in Slovakia. Considering Russia, AAA Auto…
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Start-stop coming into Audi cars: For models A4 and A5, for 2.0 L four-cylinders with manual transmission, no extra charge

August 10, 2009 | 07:14pm CEToriginal
A start-stop system from Audi has a starter with an operating life of 250,000 starts. By the end of this year, the starter will be available also for…
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UniCredit Leasing: Financial leasing back in game due to legislation change

August 10, 2009 | 05:01pm CEToriginal
After the company CSOB Leasing, short financial leasing is now being offered by UniCredit Leasing...
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