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A diplomatic backlash

August 30th, 2012
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Arrest of Tatra CEO threatens bilateral relations between ČR and U.S.

The man at the center of a military corruption scandal says his case could strain diplomatic ties between the Czech Republic and the United States.
Ronald Adams, the American CEO of Czech-based truck maker Tatra, was detained by police in Brno Aug. 20 for allegedly [...]

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Ronald Adams talks

August 28th, 2012
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Ostrava, North Moravia/Brno, South Moravia, Aug 24 (CTK) – Tatra lorry maker chief Ronald Adams, accused of having offered a bribe to former defence minister Martin Bartak, has filed a complaint against the launch of criminal proceedings, his defence lawyer Jiri Matijasevic confirmed for CTK Friday.
“I can confirm that the complaint has been filed. There [...]

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Ronald Adams complains about accusation

August 27th, 2012
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The head of lorry maker Tatra, Ronald Adams, accused of having offered a bribe to former defence minister Martin Bartak, has filed a complaint against the launch of criminal proceedings against him, his defence lawyer Jiri Matijasevic said on Friday. “I can confirm that the complaint has been filed. There are both legal and formal [...]

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Tatra US head admits offering CZK 20 million to Czechs after beeing secretly recorded

August 24th, 2012
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24 August 2012

Prague, Aug 23 (CTK) – U.S. Ronald Adams, head of the Czech branch of the Tatra lorry maker, admitted his words about a 20-million bribe over a supply of off-road vehicles for the Czech military but he was merely bluffing to test the situation, he said in an interview for [...]

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Video: Paul Jaray’s favourite car

August 22nd, 2012
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Audi brings ‘Vorsprung’ position to fore with new TV ad
Alex Brownsell, marketingmagazine.co.uk, Thursday, 29 March 2012, 1:00pm, 1 Comment
Audi is rolling out a new TV ad for its A5 model, bringing its commitment to its ‘Vorsprung Durch Technik’ back to the fore of its UK marketing.
Audi: TV ad features Jaray Audi 20s prototype
The ad, by [...]

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Adams arrested and released

August 22nd, 2012
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http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/21/us-czech-tatra-ceo-idUSBRE87K0N520120821

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Tatra chief Ronald Adams accused of bribery, could be imprisoned

August 21st, 2012
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Prague – Police have accused the chief of the Czech branch of the Tatra Ronald Adams of bribery. According to them, at the Brno trade fair offered the then deputy defense minister Martin Bartak bribe for that office in the future enters Tatra other defense contracts. ČTK It said board member Duncan Sellars. He said [...]

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TRD Rally Niederhausen

August 20th, 2012
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This year’s TRD rally was held in gorgeous weather in the town of Niederhausen. Both Bert Barents and Peter Visser made lots of photos.  A Tatra 11, T 30, several T 57s including T 57 sport, T 75, Tatraplan,  two  T 1-603s, several T 2-603s and 3-603s all showed up! Enjoin the pix!
https://skydrive.live.com/?lc=1043#cid=52A884B5A1274D8C&id=52A884B5A1274D8C%2119029
https://skydrive.live.com/?lc=1043#cid=52A884B5A1274D8C&id=52A884B5A1274D8C%2119198
https://skydrive.live.com/?lc=1043#cid=52A884B5A1274D8C&id=52A884B5A1274D8C%2119370
http://www.flickr.com/photos/davydutchy/sets/72157631160692486/

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T 57b help wanted

August 20th, 2012
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http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8081864#post8081864

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T603 Dragster

August 20th, 2012
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http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?p=364383

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