Pininfarina to expand in Russia, aims to produce all-new models of Lada Niva and ZIL

Simultaneously, Pininfarina wants to buy the Niva brand from GM. Negotiations with the carmaker AvtoVAZ, investments in new models...
Published: 3.9.2010 04:13

Bohdan Wojnar to move from Slovak plant to Skoda Auto within Volkswagen Group

As a board member for HR he will replace Klaus Dierkes in the Czech carmaker, who goes to China...
Published: 3.9.2010 03:56

Volkswagen wants to set up assembly line in GAZ plant in Russia

The German carmaker is seeking to strengthen production capacity in anticipation of increased sales. GAZ also recently purchased a production line from Chrysler...
Published: 3.9.2010 03:42

Volvo Truck let key managers spin in CEE region

In August and September importers of Volvo trucks in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Estonia appointed new general managers. Their names...
Published: 3.9.2010 03:29

Car sales in Germany fell by 27% in August, by 29% over eight months

The high comparative base influenced by the crap bonus has affected the sales in France, Italy and Spain as well. Detailed data on the decline...
Published: 3.9.2010 03:18

Martin Maly to leave Cetelem, outside field of finance

Cetelem has not decided on his successor yet, a selection procedure is now under way. Maly’s new place of work...
Published: 3.9.2010 03:11

Ferrari recalls 1,250 cars of 458 Italia model to repair due to potential fire

So far, five cases of fire related to an adhesive used have reportedly occurred. In the Czech Republic, the recall covers...
Published: 3.9.2010 02:54

Ceska pojistovna strengthened by Jan Hainz, became new head of communications

He has replaced Richard Kapsa in the office, who still remains in CP. Existing and new duties of Kapsa in CP and Generali PPF Holding...
Published: 3.9.2010 02:34

Car sales in USA dropped by 5% m/m below 1 million units in August

It is the worst August result over 27 years, very surprising according to analysts. Results of carmakers...
Published: 3.9.2010 02:24

Martin Jahn to move within Volkswagen Group from Russia to headquarters in Germany

He will become the head of global fleet sales there. His successes in Russia, targets in Wolfsburg, further personnel changes in Volkswagen...
Published: 2.9.2010 01:05

AAA Auto and association SOVA prepared proposal to impose criminal sanctions for rewind tachometers

The proposed penalty, criminalization of offering such a service, obligation of MOT, registration offices of vehicles and service shops to record mileage within inspections...
Published: 2.9.2010 00:52

Mitsubishi i-MiEV to cost about EUR 34,000 in Europe, with government support EUR 30,000

Sales will begin still in 2010 in 14 countries which provide subsidies for EVs. Differences of the European version, introduction in the Czech Republic and Slovakia...
Published: 2.9.2010 00:33

Czech Rep supported free trade agreement between EU and South Korea

The agreement offers according to the Czech government new export opportunities to companies outside the automotive industry, including protection mechanism for the European carmakers...
Published: 2.9.2010 00:11

Slovak plant of Volkswagen resumed continuous production in advance

It has happened after three years, the continuous production is planned until mid 2011. The reason is a high demand for SUVs...
Published: 1.9.2010 23:58

Vaclav Balek became head of communications at Allianz in Czech Rep

His predecessor, Pavla Pasekova left Allianz in late June. Balek came from the Ceska pojistovna, which has already chosen his successor...
Published: 1.9.2010 23:48

Giant factory complex in Brandys nad Labem rented out to Continental to go on auction in mid-October

The factory owner, auction proposer, the reasons for the sale, parameters of the plant and lease, annual rent, parties concerned, auction and market price…
Published: 1.9.2010 02:57

New advertising server for used cars, Ucar.cz started up in Czech Rep

The operator, the number of cooperating used-car shops, visitors to the website, the number of cars offered, offers of the Skoda brand...
Published: 1.9.2010 02:48

CEZ to acquire further Mercedes-Benz cars within long-term framework agreement

The supplier’s name, the model chosen, the number of cars, special adaptations to vehicles, use within the CEZ Group...
Published: 1.9.2010 02:39

Vladimir Bezdek to become head of Generali in Slovakia after Antonin Nekvinda

Bezdek lastly worked in the Aegon group in the Czech Republic. Nekvinda may remain in Generali PPF Holding...
Published: 1.9.2010 02:34

s Autoleasing increased number of new contracts by 21% in H1

Whereas the number in financing of used cars rose by 27%, new cars fell by 2%. The reason of the success is allegedly a gift in the form of a card for accommodation...
Published: 1.9.2010 02:21

Auto Esa prepared bonus when renewing car damaged by hail through trade-in

The discount called hail-bonus may reach up to CZK 50,000 after assessing the state of the car. Further details and conditions of the offer...
Published: 1.9.2010 02:12

CAP: Clients reported 2,600 claims on cars worth CZK 115 million to insurance companies after hailstorm over last week

In terms of floods, there are 42 new claims worth CZK 3 million. Current numbers, the situation at the largest Czech insurance companies, Ceska pojistovna and Kooperativa...
Published: 1.9.2010 02:06

SkoFIN offers customers affected by August elements extension of payment holidays and remission of debt charges

The grace period of four months, unpaid fees and penalties, validity of the offer...
Published: 1.9.2010 01:54

Dynavix appointed new marketing and PR manager

Marketa Kubeckova will assume the office mentioned above on September 1. Her predecessor, Jana Slintakova...
Published: 1.9.2010 01:51

Audi offers sports package for A6/A6 Avant with quattro all-wheel drive at discount of 70%

The carmaker has prepared the special equipment package on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the all-wheel drive. Contents of the package and its new price...
Published: 1.9.2010 01:41

Borgers got back to pre-crisis level in Czech Rep

Czech plants enrolled 400 employees last 12 months. The company will extend the plant in Rokycany, winning the contract for the new generation BMW 1 Series and 3 Series, whose production will start in...
Published: 31.8.2010 03:58

Skoda Auto to cease production of Octavia Tour in mid-November

The current daily production of the first generation Octavia, start of the Roomster production in Vrchlabi, impact of these changes on staff...
Published: 31.8.2010 03:47

New VW Passat to be introduced in autumn, third model produced in Nosovice to be named Hyundai ix20

Overall, there are 38 novelties fighting for the title Car of the year KMN 2011 in the Czech Republic, including a number of hybrids. Hyundai, Nissan and VW have three representatives...
Published: 31.8.2010 03:16

Czech manufacturer of machinery for carmakers and Tier 1 suppliers, Novapol is bankrupt

The reason is the indebtedness of the company and inability to meet its obligations. Creditors, financial results, customers, plant in Horovice...
Published: 31.8.2010 03:02

SOS Assist strengthened SOS Insurance division by two managers

Jan Havelka became director of SOS Insurance and Otto Hain became senior advisor. The company also launched a new website...
Published: 31.8.2010 02:45

Car financing in Czech Rep fell by 5.8% in H1, Toyota Financial Services being jumper of year

UniCredit Leasing, ALD Automotive and Arval recorded double-digit growth. Changes in the Top 10 ranking, changes in the volume of financing...
Published: 31.8.2010 02:34

Putin: Russia to gradually increase duty on imports of cars

The country thus wants to encourage foreign carmakers to produce in Russia. The measure should follow up another form of support for the domestic automotive sector...
Published: 31.8.2010 02:26

Volkswagen prepared three bonuses for utility model Crafter in Czech Rep

It is an advantage in terms of financing from SkoFIN, a general discount of CZK 75,000 excl. VAT and an extended warranty free of charge...
Published: 31.8.2010 02:17

CCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel prices in Czech Rep and Slovakia dropped last week

Petrol discounted on average by 26 hellers/EUR 0.009, diesel by 15 hellers/EUR 0.008. Analysts’ expectations for this week...
Published: 31.8.2010 02:06

Peik von Bestenbostel to replace Martin Lauer in post of Skoda Auto communications head

Bestenbostel has been a director of corporate communications at Volkswagen, his responsibilities will be temporarily assumed by his colleagues. Lauer’s new position...
Published: 30.8.2010 01:09

Spyker reduced Saab sales outlook for 2010 by 10% and for 2011 by 20%

At the same time Spyker announced that it showed a loss amounting to half of its revenues in H1. Details of financial results and Saab sales outlook...
Published: 30.8.2010 00:52

BMW: Countryman could contribute to Mini brand’s total sales of 20%

At present, it would mean 45,000 Countryman cars sold per year. The main competitors, the model’s entry in the U.S. and China, facelift of other models...
Published: 30.8.2010 00:06

Mercedes-Benz holds exhibition of vintage cars and test drives on polygon field in Prague in mid-September

The event will take place on the occasion of 15-year brand’s operation in the Czech Republic represented by the carmaker Daimler. Details of the exhibition...
Published: 29.8.2010 23:42

Skoda Auto threatened by further cessation of production due to suppliers

Employees of a plant of the company Delphi Packard Electric in Ceska Lipa, which is now being closed, intend to strike for higher compensation. Job offer in Mlada Boleslav...
Published: 27.8.2010 02:41

AAA Auto wants to come nearer to customers, to open mobile shops in supermarkets in September

The company wants to use their spare parts of car parks. There will be a purchase, sale and online offer. Development of the used car market in the Czech Republic...
Published: 27.8.2010 02:23

T-Motor Zlin plans to accelerate sales growth of Toyota cars in 2010

Whereas the increase reached 19% in 2009, the company plans an increase of 22% in 2010. Advantaged service for cars older than 5 years, an extended warranty...
Published: 27.8.2010 02:12

Ford Ranger/Mazda BT-50: New-generation pickup trucks coming in 2011

At the same time, both carmakers will invest USD 350 million in production expanding in Thailand because the local plant is going to produce for the U.S. market. Details...
Published: 27.8.2010 02:03

s Autoleasing began providing clients with schedule of payments automatically to new contracts

The company is thus responding to the amendment to the Consumer Protection Act in advance, coming in force as of January 2011. The schedule of payments includes...
Published: 27.8.2010 01:55

Marek Balon to leave management Skoda Auto’s Slovak branch

He will return to headquarters in the Czech Republic to an old-new post at the controlling department. His successor in the Slovak importer will be…
Published: 27.8.2010 01:41

Toyota recalls over 1 million cars to service shops in USA due to engine turning off

The engine, according to NHTSA, can turn off at any speed due to defect in the electronic system. The recall covers models...
Published: 27.8.2010 01:32

Marchionne (Fiat): Alfa Romeo not for sale

Fiat might improve the outlook for the full year 2010 during the announcement of Q3 results because…
Published: 27.8.2010 01:22

Hanacke zelezarny a perovny installed new line by investment of EUR 4,2 million

The company is currently going to recruit 50 new employees. Expected sales growth in 2010, new orders from Scania and Tatra, other customers...
Published: 26.8.2010 03:11

Uniqa: Free service warning against weather fluctuations averted damages for several million crowns

A total of 260,000 warning messages were sent within the MeteoUniqa service, of which 20,000 before the recent hailstorm. Partner of the system, extension from September...
Published: 26.8.2010 02:54

Auto-Exner began providing benefits for holders of Opencard and Shell cards

These concern discounts on the purchase of cars as well as discounted service work. At the same time the company has launched a customer portal, ExnerTV...
Published: 26.8.2010 02:38

Japan: HEVs and EVs must be louder to be safe for pedestrians

Toyota has responded to a new government directive with a device increasing the noise or the Prius HEV. Details of legislation and sound module...
Published: 26.8.2010 02:29

s Autoleasing offers restructuring of credit or lease to people affected by floods

The company will extend the repayment period, thereby reducing monthly repayments. The restructuring is free of charge and will be accelerated. The offer is valid until...
Published: 26.8.2010 02:13

NetRex discounted guard camera SimCam for car or motorcycle in garage

Communication through mobile phone via SMS and MMS, area tapping, photos of thieves via MMS, original and new price...
Published: 26.8.2010 02:07

Toyota Motor plans to increase production of HEV by 7% in 2011

The carmaker already submitted a production plan to its suppliers. Toyota has sold over 2.68 million HEV worldwide, of which in Japan...
Published: 26.8.2010 01:56

Audi to invest in Hungary instead of building factory in USA

It will expand the assembly plant in Gyor to manufacturing; the total area of the factory should be doubled. Reasons for the decision, investments...
Published: 25.8.2010 03:47

SkoFIN continues in restructuring, having merged other departments

At the end of August, Ondrej Kozak, the head of sales and dealers’ care, is going to leave. A new head of sales department became...
Published: 25.8.2010 03:35

Former Opel head Hans Demant to work with Volkswagen

Demant has worked exclusively with Opel, for nearly 40 years. He was in charge of the GM’s intellectual property protection last. At Volkswagen he will take...
Published: 25.8.2010 03:14

NHTSA investigating possible defect in Jeep Grand Cherokee

The fuel tank can cause a fire when having an accident. Number of affected vehicles, possibly related accidents and deaths...
Published: 24.8.2010 23:53

JATO: Car sales in Europe dropped by 17.4% in July, by 1.5% over seven months

The reason for the decline is the termination of scrap bonus programs. The leader on the European market is still Volkswagen. Development in CEE...
Published: 24.8.2010 23:49

GM: Car sales in South America to reach record 5 million in 2010

GM wants to participate in the result with 1 million. Expected sales in Brazil, plans of a new head of the Brazilian branch until 2012...
Published: 24.8.2010 23:43

Cebia expanding abroad, first country to be Slovakia

Strategy, international management, services offered, Slovak partners, situation on the used car market in Slovakia...
Published: 24.8.2010 03:40

Tanfield let part of shares in British bus manufacturer Optare to its partner Ashok Leyland

Both companies thus want to jointly expand the bus production in Europe, Avia is going to supply chassis. Another order for electric Smith Newtons...
Published: 24.8.2010 03:30

Delphi to close Czech plant in Ceska Lipa, production to be reportedly moved to Romania and Poland

By May 2011 there will be 1,400 employees left unemployed. Some companies in the region have vacancies, such as Johnson Controls, which has created 300 new jobs...
Published: 24.8.2010 03:17

Stefan Tillinger to leave Ceska pojistovna, to possibly remain in Generali PPF Holding

Tillinger worked at Generali since 2001 and in 2008 he joined Ceska pojistovna within a work rotation. His successor...
Published: 24.8.2010 03:08

AmTec Defense continues as independent dealer of Jaguar, Land Rover and BMW in Prague 9

These brands were offered in showrooms in Hloubetin by a former dealer, A.M.T. mobil. Novelty is an offer of Porsche brand and yachts...
Published: 24.8.2010 03:00

Volkswagen gained control of Alfa Romeo’s supplier, now being possibly interested in entire brand

The German carmaker is in the premium segment represented by the Audi brand. Responses of Fiat and Volkswagen...
Published: 24.8.2010 02:55

Make Cars Green: UAMK joined FIA global campaign in Czech Rep, SATC in Slovakia

Navigation, tire pressure monitoring system, start-stop, six- and multi-speed gearbox or others can contribute to greener operation...
Published: 24.8.2010 02:47

CAP: Insurance companies recorded 15,294 losses on cars for CZK 743 million after hailstorm in Central Bohemia

After the floods in early August, they have been registering 467 losses on vehicles for CZK 39 million. The share of damage to private and company cars...
Published: 24.8.2010 02:39

J.D. Power reduced forecast of car sales in USA for 2010 and 2011

The reasons are lower consumer spending due to current economic conditions and high unemployment. Specific estimates...
Published: 24.8.2010 02:30

CCS, Natankuj.sk: Fuel prices in Czech Rep continued in decrease last week, petrol discounted in Slovakia after long time

Petrol at Czech filling stations went down by an average of 4 hellers, diesel by 8 hellers. Analysts’ outlook for this week...
Published: 24.8.2010 02:21

Auto Hase expands to another city in Czech Rep

The long-time Volvo dealer in Prague has taken over dealership of another brand in a regional town. Previous dealer, details of the transaction...
Published: 23.8.2010 01:57

Behr agreed with unions on restructuring of German factories

The extensive plan involving the reduction of dozens of jobs in Germany, relates to the Czech Republic as well, namely to the transfer of some production to a plant in...
Published: 23.8.2010 01:29
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Chrysler Group expects sales to stagnate in Czech Rep in 2010
Car sales of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands went down by 41.3% in 2009, registrations by 23.6%. Individual importers increased sales though...
Published: 23.8.2010 01:17

CarGarant prepares for expansion in Czech Rep, Slovakia and abroad
New market in Russia and its specifics, the effort for an insurance license, new partners, innovative GAP products and guarantees, new products...
Published: 20.8.2010 03:35

Algon expands in car sales in Czech Rep
The company bought a dealership and thus increased the number of brands offered from five to seven. To brands Ford, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi and Skoda have been added...
Published: 20.8.2010 03:20

Louwman preparing to enter next city in Czech Rep
This dealer of Toyota, Lexus and Ford, having its showrooms in Prague, Usti nad Labem and Pribram, would like to start selling there still in 2010. The location, investment, plans...
Published: 19.8.2010 03:45

Kars still looking for supplier of chassis platform for new bus Alma 2
Kars had a preliminary agreement with Avia Ashok Leyland Motors. The current state of negotiations between the companies, negotiations with other bus manufacturers, contracts abroad...
Published: 19.8.2010 03:29

Pema Automotive to build its second showroom in Karlovy Vary
The Suzuki dealer has chosen the first brand, discussing the second one. The new brand, construction time, a loyalty program...
Published: 18.8.2010 03:54

Behr wants to increase production in Czech Rep, plans to expand one of its Czech plants
A new hall, new production lines, a new technology of laser welding, hundreds of new jobs, customers...
Published: 13.8.2010 05:31

Nissan preparing expansion in Czech Rep, personnel and dealer
Increase of the market share should be supported by the return of Petr Ouska, the return to a higher number of dealerships and arrival of new managers...
Published: 3.8.2010 05:30

Isuzu Motors to postpone entry of pickups to Slovakia in 2011, number of dealers in Czech Rep increased
Plans with the dealer network in both countries, sales plans for 2010 and 2011, results from the first dealer Autotip-servis...
Published: 29.7.2010 01:25

MVC Automotive Group to accelerate expansion in Czech Rep, buying showroom in Orech from Auto Hase
The subsidiary Auto Motol Beni will open there its third Ford showroom in Prague. The multi-brand complex, plans with other facilities...
Published: 27.7.2010 00:38

Skoda Joyster: Carmaker to allegedly give its new entry-model old-new name
Petrol and diesel engines, drive and engine mounting, prices, marketing, and the fourth brand for a mini car from Bratislava...
Published: 23.7.2010 01:01

Polar Mobil aims to have maximum of 8 Saab dealers in Czech Rep
At present, Saab has two dealers with three car showrooms and five service points in the Czech Republic. However, a new dealer has been added, planning to open its showroom in...
Published: 16.7.2010 00:55

Autobond to expand its portfolio in Czech Rep with fifth brand
The brand will be offered in the complex, which is currently being built in Plzen, together with Suzuki and Opel brands. The new brand, expected annual sales in Plzen...
Published: 16.7.2010 00:21

PGO Automobiles wants to strengthen sales in Central Europe, importer agreed with new partner
This small-series manufacturer of retro cars takes a number of components from Czech suppliers. The previous and new partner, engines, prices, suppliers...
Published: 14.7.2010 04:04

EK: Buying new Peugeot, Renault, Fiat, VW and Ford cars abroad pays off
For the most popular models of these brands the price difference between some EU member states can be even tens of percent. The average deviation, the most expensive and cheapest country...
Published: 14.7.2010 03:46

Mitsubishi expects sales growth in Czech Rep and Slovakia by 20% in 2010
Sales in both markets in 2009, plans for 2010, the ability of the brand to entice new customers in recent years…
Published: 9.7.2010 05:24

Volkswagen expects sales growth in VW vans, Seat brand and used cars in auto-plus program in Czech Rep in 2010
Results of the brands VW, Audi and Seat in 2009, plans for 2010, the upcoming models VW Amarok and Audi A7...
Published: 1.7.2010 22:25

Europ Assistance: Electric cars, software repairs at distance and eCall to change field of automobile assistance
Car warranties, according to the company, will penetrate into unauthorized networks, service contracts into the non-premium segment for an extra fee…
Published: 1.7.2010 22:13

Mubea to triple production of automotive springs and stabilizers in Czech Rep
Simultaneously, the company will concentrate individual productions. To this end, the company will build a new production hall in Prostejov. Details of construction and productions, customers...
Published: 29.6.2010 05:51

Land Rover: Czech Rep has maximum space for 10 dealers
Land Rover has currently 8 dealers in seven cities in the Czech Republic and another 3 service partners. These are companies…
Published: 28.6.2010 02:53

Fiat to take control of Chrysler Group's sales activities in Europe
This will mean changes for importers, dealers and financing. The junction of dealer networks of Chrysler and Lancia, brand financing by FGA Capital...
Published: 23.6.2010 02:20

A. Charouz still dominates sales of Ford cars in Czech Rep
Other dealers in large cities such as Auto Palace, Dankar, Auto Motol Beni and Carent are also successful. Detailed sales and financial results...
Published: 23.6.2010 01:57

Suppliers: Hyundai in Nosovice pressurizing vendors by area reduction in prices and threatening with replacing them by Korean companies
Hyundai's investment in the Czech Republic was to create 4,000 jobs among suppliers. Required percentage reduction in price is nearly double digit...
Published: 21.6.2010 04:11

CEZ to launch e-mobility system on commercial basis in six Czech cities in 2013
By 2012, test projects in Prague, Ostrava and Vrchlabi will be carried out. Development of charging stations’ network, battery exchange centres...
Published: 18.6.2010 02:52

BRNO: Smith Electric Vehicles considering assembly/manufacture of EVs in Czech Rep
After the Newcastle, UK and the Kansas, USA it would be a third site. Avia and Ford electric vehicles, other electric cars, distribution in Europe...
Published: 18.6.2010 02:31

Suppliers: Skoda Auto set supply prices on forthcoming model A Entry/Popular on margin of profitability
The new car will thus probably be more low cost than its predecessor, the Octavia Tour...
Published: 18.6.2010 02:08

A. Charouz Motors to build new Jaguar and Land Rover showroom in Prague
The company has opened a showroom for both British brands in Pruhonice. Location of the second showroom, construction, opening...
Published: 18.6.2010 01:47

Isuzu Trucks preparing to enter Slovakia, being cautious with Hungary
The truckmaker is also considering the possibility to offer diesel-electric hybrid and diesel-CNG hybrid in Europe, being already sold in Japan...
Published: 17.6.2010 03:54

Growth in sales of Ford cars stopped in Czech Rep, carmaker expects stagnation in 2010
For the first five months, the sales decreased by 9.4%, market share by 1 pp. The current slump should be deleted by new products, such as the Mondeo facelift, the new C-Max, EcoBoost engines...
Published: 16.6.2010 02:27

Jaguar Land Rover prepares branded financing in Czech Rep, premiere in autumn
The carmaker’s financial partner in Europe is the FGA Capital (part of Credit Agricole) that does not operate in the Czech Republic, but...
Published: 15.6.2010 04:34

Land Rover cut sales estimate of new cars in Czech Rep by 30% in 2010
The reason seems to be a delay in the start of A. Charouz Motors dealership for Prague and Central Bohemia, which will open its showroom in Pruhonice in...
Published: 14.6.2010 03:32

Isuzu Trucks: Medium truck market in Czech Rep to fall in 2010, to reach level of 2008 by 2014
The company expects a recovery as early as H2 2010; the market should grow by 20% annually from 2011. Development in different weight categories...
Published: 14.6.2010 03:10

Auto In expands in another city in Czech Rep, to open its fifth Ford showroom
At the same time, it is going to replace another dealer, who has retained the service license, though. The premises in Pardubice, Hradec Kralove, Liberec, Chrudim, will be extended for…
Published: 11.6.2010 03:54

Daimler expects stagnating sales of Mercedes-Benz and Smart passenger cars in 2010
Sales in 2008, 2009 and plan for 2010, sales to car rentals including CNG vehicles, corporate clients, results of the Prague dealership, the CarStore program...
Published: 9.6.2010 04:35

Chinese carmaker Great Wall expands in Europe, seeking partners also in Czech Rep
Great Wall has already addressed several dealers on the Czech market with an offer to sell its cars. Models, prices, sales plans, planned representations in Europe...
Published: 26.5.2010 03:32

Benet Automotive to concentrate production to new plant in Czech Rep and expand its activities with new production
The Czech manufacturer of bumpers and spoilers for Skoda cars will move from Mlada Boleslav to Milovice. New project...
Published: 20.5.2010 01:22

German manufacturer of cable harnesses Forschner to build new plant in Czech Rep
This is both because of the cost reduction as well as the new contracts from manufacturers of passenger, commercial vehicles and buses. The location, customers...
Published: 19.5.2010 00:54

Growing customers’ interest in SUVs created new segment of B-SUV
SUVs have been the domain of C and D-segment so far. Between 2010 and 2011 the segment will be occupied by Nissan Juke, Mini Countryman, Peugeot 2008 and new models of Ford, Opel and Honda...
Published: 18.5.2010 01:05

AGC Automotive plans to expand production of automotive windscreens in Czech Rep
By 2014, it intends to build new lines in its plant in Chuderice. The reason is an expected car market recovery and a bigger glazing of new models. Customers and details...
Published: 17.5.2010 01:56

Bosch Diesel to invest EUR 26 million in production expansion in Jihlava in 2010
The company is building a new line for production of the CP4 pump there and is considering another one. Production volumes, plans, customers, parameters of the CP4 pump, the CP3 pump...
Published: 12.5.2010 00:51

Brno-based dealer of Jaguar and Land Rover, House of England changed its owner
The dealership has been dominated by the company UK cars, led by Robert Pergl, the head of Scuderia Praha representing brands Ferrari and Maserati on the Czech market. Details…
Published: 29.4.2010 02:08

Gonow wants to double dealer network in Czech Rep and Slovakia
At the same time the company is preparing to enter Poland, Hungary and Romania. Presentation at motor shows the region and the current dealer network...
Published: 28.4.2010 00:55

Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1, Peugeot 108: Second generation of mini cars from TPCA to be introduced in 2011
The carmakers Toyota and PSA will thus change their entry models after six years and put them against all-new mini cars Up! from Volkswagen Slovakia...
Published: 31.3.2010 00:34

CarGarantie expands in Europe, to enter other four countries in 2010
The growth in existing markets keeps going on. Since 2007, to the brands Opel, Chevrolet and Renault in the Czech Republic and Slovakia were added co-operations with importers...
Published: 18.3.2010 02:08

Chevrolet expects slight sales decrease in Czech Rep in 2010
In 2009, the brand’s sales on the Czech market grew by 6% and its market share increased by 0.5 percentage points. This year’s sales will be supported...
Published: 18.3.2010 01:46

Havex continues to expand in Czech Rep, took over another dealer
Havex has had seven Skoda showrooms in eastern Bohemia so far and has now acquired stake in a car dealer of other brands and outside the region…
Published: 11.3.2010 02:46

After power companies electric cars to be tested also by leasing companies in Czech Rep
Citroen has already had several orders for its electric car C-Zero in the Czech Republic, its market introduction is planned in Q4 2010...
Published: 11.3.2010 02:24

GENEVA: Wittig: Volkswagen reckons with Skoda brand for all regions of the world except U.S.
The carmaker does not plan for production of Skoda cars in Brazil. For the ASEAN region the carmaker counts on the brands VW and Skoda. Plans in the U.S., Russia, India, China…
Published: 8.3.2010 02:26

GENEVA: Corvette sports cars to be sold by selected Chevrolet dealers in Europe from 2011
The carmaker GM has taken over imports of Cadillac and Hummer cars in Europe from the bankrupt Dutch company Kroymans...
Published: 8.3.2010 01:12

GENEVA: Fisker established dealer for Slovakia
Fisker showrooms in Bratislava and Prague will be opened in 2011. A dealer on the Czech and Slovak markets will be...
Published: 3.3.2010 02:44

Third generation of Skoda Octavia to reputedly enter market in 2013
So far, it has been expected in 2011 or 2012. Octavia III is going to get a start-stop system, it is said that the hybrid version is not taken into account...
Published: 16.2.2010 02:28

Skoda Auto entered into Hong Kong, Brazil and Taiwan, being on 106 markets
In the interest of the Czech carmaker there are also other countries such as Vietnam, Iran and Angola. In cooperation with Volkswagen it is considering production/assembly in...
Published: 12.2.2010 03:16

Decision on exclusive Lotus dealer for Czech Rep postponing
The reason is an appointment of new CEO of Lotus Cars, who is re-evaluating the activities on the new dealerships...
Published: 3.2.2010 23:01

Japanese carmaker Daihatsu Motor to renew representation in Czech Rep after 12 years
Representation in other Central European countries is probably being prepared, too. Daihatsu cars share many components with Toyota, which owns…
Published: 15.12.2009 02:36

Tata Motors want to expand distribution and dealer network in Europe in coming years
The carmaker has representation in Italy, Spain and Poland currently. Tata cars are sold in Slovakia as well, not in the Czech Republic yet. This year sales of Tata cars in Europe will be…
Published: 2.12.2009 23:43

Scholz: Skoda to introduce new products exclusively in large-volume segments A and MPV
Mini car VW/Skoda/Seat Up! is going to have a basic price below EUR 9,000. Octavia Tour will be replaced a car with a similar size, MPV bigger than Roomster...
Published: 28.10.2009 22:28
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Rieter to expand production in Czech Rep and operate in another place
Even in 2010, the company will employ 80 people in Bor near Tachov. Rieter Automotive will use a hall of 6,200 m2 for the implementation of a new contract from the German carmaker...
Published: 13.5.2010 01:54

Chinese carmaker JAC Motors wants to enter Europe, considering to build plant in Slovakia
The company is already negotiating with the agency SARIO. It would like to offer passenger cars and light commercial vehicles on European market. Sales representation...
Published: 5.5.2010 00:29

Grammer won new contracts, to extend production by investment of EUR 12 million in Czech Rep
It will be production for a truck manufacturers. Even though Grammer has recently ceased production in Horazdovice but now in Tachov...
Published: 6.4.2010 01:50

Vectra Group: Manufacturer of electric cars Reva wants to build plant in Slovakia
The amount of the planned investment, location, production capacity, number of jobs, opening of construction of the plant...
Published: 22.3.2010 00:26

Saar Gummi to expand production in Czech Rep, company acquired new contracts
The company will either build a new hall or resort to renting. Saar Gummi Czech is also seeking for machinery of the bankrupt company Henniges Automotive…
Published: 17.3.2010 03:27