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AAA Auto expects profit to drop in 2013

April 2, 2013 | 12:53am CEToriginal
Sales and profit in January and February, the financial results in 2012, growth in financing penetration above 50%, the expected outcome of the extraordinary General Meeting...
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sAutoleasing increased number of contracts by 18% in 2012

April 2, 2013 | 12:43am CEToriginal
Financing volume, market share, demand for new and used cars and vans, demand in individual months, the most popular brands, the average repayment period...
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Porsche holds spring service event in Czech Rep until end of May

April 2, 2013 | 12:25am CEToriginal
Discounted car inspection, cleaning of air conditioning, replacement of tires, Michelin and Pirelli summer tires, Porsche Tequipment accessories...
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2013 Brno Motor Show: Skoda, Ford and Hyundai brands to complete expositions of four dealers

March 29, 2013 | 02:22am CEToriginal
Participation of 12 brands, novelties not only from Geneva, newish BMW and Skoda cars, Hyundai Before Service, Fleet Day, Motorsport Expo...
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UniCredit Leasing considers entry into retail of used car financing in Czech Rep

March 28, 2013 | 01:36am CEToriginal
So far, the company has been financing used cars or trucks at dealers only. The prepared product, partner, target group...
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Allianz started offering free insurance against car theft to liability one to existing clients in Czech Rep

March 27, 2013 | 09:18pm CEToriginal
Additional insurance for older cars, zero participation, insurance with deferred commencement, discount for Prague citizens, motorcycle liability insurance for free...
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Sale of commercial vehicles in EU fell by 13.3% in February, by 11.3% in Czech Rep

March 27, 2013 | 09:09pm CEToriginal
The sharp decline was showed by all major markets with the exception of UK. Sales declined for 14 months in a row...
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Chamber of Deputies approved 3% contribution of insurance companies from liability insurance to funding of rescuers

March 27, 2013 | 09:03pm CEToriginal
Price increase of liability insurance, according to CAP, the arguments of proponents and opponents of the amendment to the Law on Insurance...
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Jaromersky: UniCredit Leasing wants to increase funding by 10% in Czech Rep in 2013

March 27, 2013 | 03:28am CEToriginal
Downturn in 2012 affected the expected decline in investment in photovoltaics. Results in financing of cars, vans, motorcycles and trucks...
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Czech Railways to gradually sell off fleet of used cars

March 27, 2013 | 01:35am CEToriginal
The action relates to the transition to operating leases under LeasePlan. Partial tenders, the sale in packages, the number cars offered, prices...
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Police reportedly investigate Ales Prazak/Skoda Parts in stolen navigation affair

March 25, 2013 | 02:48am CEToriginal
The company offers Skoda OEM navigations for one-third prices in its e-shop. Connection with the raids in NH Car showrooms, affiliated e-shop for VW cars, new 'non-stolen' navigations...
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Fisker Automotive is negotiating with investors from China, but they apparently lose interest

March 25, 2013 | 02:39am CEToriginal
Resignation of Henrik Fisker, interrupted production, the new owner of A123 Systems – Wanxiang, stock Karma cars at Emil Frey in Europe, petrol version of the VL Destino...
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Pecenka (Skoda): Czech car market signals improvement in March

March 22, 2013 | 02:57am CEToriginal
Registrations for the first two weeks, downturn easing, growth of Skoda market share, increased deliveries of Skoda Octavia III liftback...
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Jaguar Land Rover prepares branded programme for used car sale in Czech Rep

March 22, 2013 | 02:42am CEToriginal
It was introduced in China last time. Parameters and service providers in different countries, the timing of the launch in the Czech Republic...
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Anthony Denny to withdraw AAA Auto shares from stock exchange to facilitate sale of his share

March 22, 2013 | 02:28am CEToriginal
AAA Auto will then execute the repurchase of the shares. These steps are required by potential investors. The timing, financing of the repurchase...
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Auto Jarov to organize free service day on March 23

March 22, 2013 | 02:00am CEToriginal
The event is designed not only for customers of Auto Jarov. Content of the technical inspecion, discounts on oil and tires...
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Skoda Auto revenues in Czech Rep decreased by 3% at sales growth of 2.5% in 2012

March 21, 2013 | 03:49am CEToriginal
Shift in product mix and increased sales subsidies, sales in other regions, the global financial results, record investments...
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Tuma (SPOCR): Investigation of stolen navigations sale not related to Skoda dealer network

March 21, 2013 | 03:40am CEToriginal
SPOCR association represents about half of the authorized partners of the Czech carmaker, NH Car is not a member...
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Nimc: NH Car became victim of crime

March 21, 2013 | 03:25am CEToriginal
The case relates to several pieces of stolen navigations, which should have got to customers through NH Car. Offer of a free navigation check...
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Gruberova: Audi wants to strengthen fleet sales in Czech Rep

March 20, 2013 | 01:47am CEToriginal
New fleet concept, increase in subsidies for medium-sized companies, new professional groups, the proportion fleet sales, special offer Audi Corporate Line...
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Police investigates sales of stolen parts and navigation systems at authorized car dealers in Czech Rep

March 20, 2013 | 01:36am CEToriginal
Police have raided Prague dealer NH Car, the company refuses participation and cooperates with the police. The investigation apparently concerns one supplier...
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Sikora (CAP): Damage liability to become several times more expensive in Czech Rep in 2013

March 20, 2013 | 12:58am CEToriginal
The first price increase at the beginning of the year, two more increases, relation to payments to emergency workers, the system where insurers obligatorily do loss business…
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Skoda Auto sales declined by 6.9% in February

March 20, 2013 | 12:53am CEToriginal
The brand, however, grew on the currently declining markets like China or Germany. Market share in the Czech Republic over 40%, demand for the individual models, the outlook for the year 2013...
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Czech Railways chose LeasePlan for car fleet renewal

March 19, 2013 | 05:27am CEToriginal
Numbers and models of vehicles, switching to an operating lease, the length and value of the contract, reduction of the fleet, reduced costs…
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UH Car moved Citroen dealership in Uherske Hradiste, simultaneously expanded portfolio with Suzuki brand

March 19, 2013 | 05:20am CEToriginal
Location and history of the building, size of the new premises, Dethleffs camper vans, second Suzuki dealer in the Zlin Region...
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