Operating Sphere+Region

Nissan opened new dealership in Olomouc

February 21, 2013 | 12:14am CEToriginal
A partner who has gained another brand, location of the showroom, former dealership in the city, Nissan’s dealer plan in the Czech Republic for 2013...
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Single day: Mitsubishi prepared one-day event in Czech Rep with discounts up to CZK 250,000

February 21, 2013 | 12:07am CEToriginal
The event is a week prior to the traditional campaign of Opel 24 hours with similar parameters. Dates, differences, microsites...
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CSOB Leasing moved up to second place in 2012, being first in corporate finance

February 20, 2013 | 11:57pm CEToriginal
Business results in individual commodities including cars, financing of large investments in CSOB Group...
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Reiter: BMW to sell i3 electric car only in two CEE countries, including Czech Rep

February 20, 2013 | 02:03am CEToriginal
Record year 2012, the leading brand in the premium segment as well as on Facebook, new models in 2013, active reception for servicing...
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Skoda Octavia Combi III to offer 4x4 drive from beginning

February 20, 2013 | 01:32am CEToriginal
Increase in sizes and trunk, CNG instead of LPG, Haldex 5, adaptive chassis, a space in the trunk on the roof rack...
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Wustenrot recorded growth in demand for liability insurance in Czech Rep in 2012

February 20, 2013 | 01:22am CEToriginal
An increase in the portfolio of contracts, a microsite for online sales, Opel Insurance, autumn campaign, a continuing 30% bonus for drivers with 2 years without accidents...
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Auto Pokorny opened Hyundai dealership in Brno

February 19, 2013 | 12:42am CEToriginal
The company has thus extended its portfolio with a third brand. Location, size of the showroom, website, the second Hyundai Exclusive Partner in the Czech Republic...
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Skoda GreenFuture: Green goals for production, products and dealerships by 2018

February 19, 2013 | 12:36am CEToriginal
Reducing the consumption of energy, water and CO2/VOC emissions, the GreenOffice team, models below 100 g CO2/km, a new Schuler PXL press in Mlada Boleslav...
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Renault wants to attack fleet customers in Czech Rep with Fluence sedan

February 19, 2013 | 12:20am CEToriginal
Prices after facelift, higher level of equipment at a lower price, R-Link Store, Garance+ Profi service contracts, plans for 2013...
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Basset (Renault): Czech car market to fall in 2013 similarly as in 2012

February 18, 2013 | 02:35am CEToriginal
Market development in 2012, the growth of re-exports, optimistic and pessimistic outlook for 2013...
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AAA Auto shares weakened by 12.6% in Prague after report of scheduled withdrawal from stock exchange

February 18, 2013 | 12:22am CEToriginal
Future development of the price of shares, Denny's and minority shareholders’ next likely steps, redemption...
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Anthony Denny to withdraw shares of AAA Auto from stock exchange

February 15, 2013 | 02:00am CEToriginal
Denny has recently suspended the process of selling his stake; however, the company is reportedly still for sale. Plan to increase the value of the company five times...
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Volkswagen considers producing Skoda commercial vehicles

February 13, 2013 | 03:02am CEToriginal
For the Czech carmaker it would mean further strengthening in fleet sales. Possible group synergies, fleet program...
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Neuman: Citroen wants to increase its market share to 4% in Czech Rep in 2013

February 13, 2013 | 02:45am CEToriginal
Results in January, the best month during the recession, success factors, a new dealer in Bohemia and modernization of the dealership in Moravia...
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Novak: Seat wants to increase sales by 40% in Czech Rep in 2013, Leon and Toledo to be workhorses of growth

February 13, 2013 | 02:29am CEToriginal
Record January, orders and sales plans, full LED headlights in the segment for the first time, Leon CNG, extended warranty, an effort to reduce the price of Toledo...
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Insurance companies increased price of damage liability in Czech Rep in 2013 by average of 3%

February 13, 2013 | 02:19am CEToriginal
The reason is the increasing damage to health and the deteriorating economy of this insurance. Expression of CP, Allianz, CSOB and Kooperativa...
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CSU: Car prices in Czech Rep stagnated m/m in January

February 12, 2013 | 01:00am CEToriginal
While new cars became significantly cheaper, used cars became more expensive. Prices of servicing and spare parts also went up significantly. Detailed data...
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Volkswagen set up loyalty program for maintenance of cars and vans in Czech Rep

February 12, 2013 | 12:51am CEToriginal
Savings on services, parts and accessories through discount coupons, validity for both consumers and sole traders, the inspiration from Skoda...
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Kia launched another purely local campaign in Czech Rep

February 11, 2013 | 01:58am CEToriginal
Author of the advertising campaign, affected models, connection to the previous rhymed campaign, the lack of outdoor...
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Lula: Suzuki wants to maintain market share of 1.4% in Czech Rep in coming years

February 7, 2013 | 11:24pm CEToriginal
Results in 2012, the prepared S-Cross model, cooperation with winter resorts, expanding dealer network, service program for older cars...
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Nissan recorded sales decline in Central Europe in 2012, brand's market share stagnated

February 7, 2013 | 11:07pm CEToriginal
The overall market in the region, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary, also fell slightly. Detailed data...
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Thirty-nine HEVs and three EVs registered in Czech Rep in January

February 7, 2013 | 10:59pm CEToriginal
Demand for hybrids has more than doubled in the y/y comparison, mainly due to the Japanese brands. There is also a growing interest even in electric cars...
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Autobond plans to add another brand in two Czech cities

February 7, 2013 | 03:44am CEToriginal
Currently on-going investment will increase sales and service capacity of this dealer of six brands in six cities...
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DB Schenker gained new Automotive clients in Czech Rep

February 7, 2013 | 03:36am CEToriginal
The company has therefore broadened the portfolio of contracts for auto parts manufacturers. Projects for carmakers Volkswagen, Skoda and Ford, new halls for ESAB...
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Generali won dispute with man who did not say driver’s name after accident in Czech Rep

February 7, 2013 | 03:18am CEToriginal
According to the court, car owners in similar cases cannot deny insurance companies information with reference to a close person...
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