In the past week the Czech “Loprais Tatra Team” team worked intensively and tested in the military field Zahorie at Senica in the Slovak Republic. The new place, which provided a driving permit in very difficult terrain, was chosen this time.
“We had three days of intensive testing. After the very difficult debut of our Tatra ´Queen 69´, which was the Russian Silk Way Rally, it was the first time after adjustments that we went out from workshops in Frenštát pod Radhoštem to the Slovak Sahara to test newly modified engine, different damper settings and stabilize the vehicle,” team driector Ales Loprais said.
“There are still things to improve on the Queen. Many thanks to our fans, dear guests, but especially to the partners, which not only sweetened the testing by their visit, but also helped to create amazing background and atmosphere of bivouac. So we ate and drank very well. It was not only work but also very fun and a great motivation for all of us,” commented Aleš Loprais contentedly.
The whole team is gathering pace, which will culminate in the period from 5.1. to 18.1.2014, when the sixth year of the Dakar Rally will take place in the South America.
In the past week the Czech “Loprais Tatra Team” team worked intensively and tested in the military field Zahorie at Senica in the Slovak Republic. The new place, which provided a driving permit in very difficult terrain, was chosen this time.
“We had three days of intensive testing. After the very difficult debut of our Tatra ´Queen 69´, which was the Russian Silk Way Rally, it was the first time after adjustments that we went out from workshops in Frenštát pod Radhoštem to the Slovak Sahara to test newly modified engine, different damper settings and stabilize the vehicle,” team driector Ales Loprais said.
“There are still things to improve on the Queen. Many thanks to our fans, dear guests, but especially to the partners, which not only sweetened the testing by their visit, but also helped to create amazing background and atmosphere of bivouac. So we ate and drank very well. It was not only work but also very fun and a great motivation for all of us,” commented Aleš Loprais contentedly.
The whole team is gathering pace, which will culminate in the period from 5.1. to 18.1.2014, when the sixth year of the Dakar Rally will take place in the South America.
New CEO kopřivnické Tatra as of today devětačtyřicetiletý Petr Karasek. The companies operate from July as a consultant with the task of undertaking an in-depth analysis and propose a vision of the future Tatry. Endowed had a difficult task to enforce the Tatra worldwide as a unique manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the field. Více na: http://zpravy.e15.cz/byznys/prumysl-a-energetika/tatra-ma-noveho-sefa-petr-karasek-ma-za-ukol-prosadit-firmu-jako-unikatniho-vyrobce-1025209#utm_medium=selfpromo&utm_source=e15&utm_campaign=copylink
Director-General was in Tatra vacant since the end of July after the departure of Ronald Adams . “The new CEO takes over operational management of the company, which temporarily gave Petr Rusek Chairman and Vice Chairman Radek Strouhal,” spokesman Andrej Čírtek.
“Petra Karasek waiting task to restructure the Tatra and direct it towards prosperity. We Jaroslav Strnad believe that is an excellent candidate for this role, “said the owner René Matera. Více na: http://zpravy.e15.cz/byznys/prumysl-a-energetika/tatra-ma-noveho-sefa-petr-karasek-ma-za-ukol-prosadit-firmu-jako-unikatniho-vyrobce-1025209#utm_medium=selfpromo&utm_source=e15&utm_campaign=copylink
The owner of the car since March this year the company Tatra Trucks, which belongs to Czech entrepreneurs Strnad and Mater. The company won the Tatra at auction, where the company received for debts.
“It is essential that Tatra underwent intensive enough internal restructuring. If the function as a flexible manufacturer of unique specials, then it must match the structure of processes, organization and skills of employees. Changes that are ready, not always pleasant, but for survival and further development of the company are necessary. We will have a strong and direct communication both with staff and with the trade unions, “Karasek said.
New boss Tatry worked as a crisis manager for example at Skoda Transportation. For many years he also worked in Karosa High Toll (currently Iveco Czech Republic).
Specializing in landscape
The new CEO said that Tatra in the current market situation will not carmaker, which produces tisícikusové series of identical cars. “Its advantage is the ability to search and bridges the gap in the market and for them specifically develop and produce in smaller batches unique specials, which is a requirement for excellent mobility in the field,” Karasek said. Více na: http://zpravy.e15.cz/byznys/prumysl-a-energetika/tatra-ma-noveho-sefa-petr-karasek-ma-za-ukol-prosadit-firmu-jako-unikatniho-vyrobce-1025209#utm_medium=selfpromo&utm_source=e15&utm_campaign=copylink
Rusek said that the automaker should focus on priorities that will make steady growth. “With the new CEO concur in the view of the Tatra Mountains as a unique venture that will specialize in long-term production of small series and individual highly specialized commercial vehicles, which will be the best in the world for its properties in the field,” said Rusek.
Čírtek stated that three months after the change in ownership the Tatra got back into the black when he posted an operating profit of almost 84 million on a turnover of more than 762 million crowns.
“New management is gradually earn back the trust of banks, suppliers and customers and the company under his leadership, the way to accomplish goals for this year to produce over 800 vehicles, which is a hundred percent increase compared to 2012,” the spokesman said. Více na: http://zpravy.e15.cz/byznys/prumysl-a-energetika/tatra-ma-noveho-sefa-petr-karasek-ma-za-ukol-prosadit-firmu-jako-unikatniho-vyrobce-1025209#utm_medium=selfpromo&utm_source=e15&utm_campaign=copylink
New CEO kopřivnické Tatra as of today is Petr Karasek. The companies operate from July as a consultant with the task of undertaking an in-depth analysis and propose a vision of the future Tatry. Endowed has the difficult task to enforce Tatra worldwide as a unique manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the field.
The Director-General position at Tatra was vacant since the end of July after the departure of Ronald Adams . “The new CEO takes over operational management of the company, temporarily held by Petr Rusek Chairman and Vice Chairman Radek Strouhal,” spokesman Andrej Čírtek.
“Petra Karasek task is ton restructure Tatra and direct it towards prosperity. We Jaroslav Strnad believe that is an excellent candidate for this role, “said the owner René Matera.
Tatra Trucks, belongs to Czech entrepreneurs Strnad and Mater since an auction in March 2013. Their company won the Tatra at auction, where the company received for debts.
“It is essential that Tatra underwent intensive enough internal restructuring. If the function as a flexible manufacturer of unique specials, then it must match the structure of processes, organization and skills of employees. Changes that are ready, not always pleasant, but for survival and further development of the company are necessary. We will have a strong and direct communication both with staff and with the trade unions, “Karasek said.
The new Tatra boss worked as a crisis manager for example at Skoda Transportation. For many years he also worked in Karosa High Toll (currently Iveco Czech Republic).
Specializing in terrain.
The new CEO said that Tatra in the current market situation will not carmaker, which produces tisícikusové series of identical cars. “Its advantage is the ability to search and bridges the gap in the market and for them specifically develop and produce in smaller batches unique specials, which is a requirement for excellent mobility in the field,” Karasek said. Více na: http://zpravy.e15.cz/byznys/prumysl-a-energetika/tatra-ma-noveho-sefa-petr-karasek-ma-za-ukol-prosadit-firmu-jako-unikatniho-vyrobce-1025209#utm_medium=selfpromo&utm_source=e15&utm_campaign=copylink
Rusek said that the automaker should focus on priorities that will make steady growth. It is a unique venture that will specialize in long-term production of small series and individual highly specialized commercial vehicles, which will be the best in the world for its properties in the field,” said Rusek.
Čírtek stated that three months after the change in ownership the Tatra got back into the black when he posted an operating profit of almost 84 million on a turnover of more than 762 million crowns.
“New management is gradually earn back the trust of banks, suppliers and customers and the company under his leadership, the way to accomplish goals for this year to produce over 800 vehicles, which is a hundred percent increase compared to 2012,” the spokesman said.
(Reuters) – A Czech court on Tuesday cleared the former American boss of truckmaker Tatra of corruption charges related to offering bribes to win army contracts.
Ronald Adams, who bought into the 160-year old truckmaker in 2006, was arrested in August 2012 in an anti-corruption drive by police and prosecutors that also targeted politicians.
A court ruled on Tuesday there was insufficient evidence against Adams.
“We expected the decision to be this way. The charge should never have been filed,” Adams told Reuters. “We think the verdict was correct and that the judge saw the truth.”
He faced up to five years in prison for a charge of offering 20 million crowns ($1.05 million) in 2009 to former deputy defense minister Martin Bartak, who was a witness in the case.
Bartak, who would later become defense minister, also faces charges of requesting a bribe in a separate court case.
Prosecutors can still appeal the court’s decision in the Adams case. “Evidence in the case was broad but not enough to bring a guilty verdict,” Czech news agency CTK cited the judge as saying. A court spokeswoman was not available.
Adams ran privately owned Czech truckmaker Tatra after 2006 as its chairman after he purchased a 92 percent stake with three partners. Tatra was sold in an auction in March this year because of debts. Adams left the company in July.
An illegal spying and bribery scandal helped topple a centre-right government in June this year. The country holds an early election in October and corruption is still a major source of anger among voters in the country of 10.5 million.
Some days before were marked for motor sport fans, among other things, with premium testing of the Buggyra Tatra 815 Dakar truck, with which Martin Kolomý will present himself at the Dakar Rally 2014. The testing took place on the proven circuit in Senica, Slovakia. The relevance ascribed by Buggyra to the joint project is evidenced by the fact that the team sent David Vršecký for the testing.
“We have agreed that in addition to comments by Martin Kolomý David´s view will certainly not be out of the question, as the latter may have different opinions on many things,” confirmed technical director of Buggyra Robin Dolejš. At the same time he revealed that in Senica brand new original components will be introduced, not yet used in truck development. “We are known for our avoidance of frequently trodden paths. If we had trodden established paths Tatra would hardly have invited us for the cooperation.“
Managements of both parties agreed before the beginning of the testing that they found themselves in an unusual situation. On the one hand a brand new truck, i.e. a prototype, and on the other the objective of defence of the Dakar positions won by Martin Kolomý in the past.
Some days before were marked for motor sport fans, among other things, with premium testing of the Buggyra Tatra 815 Dakar truck, with which Martin Kolomý will present himself at the Dakar Rally 2014. The testing took place on the proven circuit in Senica, Slovakia. The relevance ascribed by Buggyra to the joint project is evidenced by the fact that the team sent David Vršecký for the testing.
“We have agreed that in addition to comments by Martin Kolomý David´s view will certainly not be out of the question, as the latter may have different opinions on many things,” confirmed technical director of Buggyra Robin Dolejš. At the same time he revealed that in Senica brand new original components will be introduced, not yet used in truck development. “We are known for our avoidance of frequently trodden paths. If we had trodden established paths Tatra would hardly have invited us for the cooperation.“
Managements of both parties agreed before the beginning of the testing that they found themselves in an unusual situation. On the one hand a brand new truck, i.e. a prototype, and on the other the objective of defence of the Dakar positions won by Martin Kolomý in the past.
More……. http://www.marathonrally.com/news/dakar_rally_2014_buggyra_dakar_tatra_this_is_a_long_term_project.23702.0.html
The vote runs until the 27th September so don’t waste any time in choosing your favourites, and remember it’s their stories that count. The Tatra T 97 maybe?
The editors of Classic Cars, Practical Classics and Classic Car Weekly have been through hundreds of entries and have chosen the 30 cars which they felt epitomise the classic car scene and the many fantastic endeavours that go into getting and keeping classics on the road. Now it’s time for you – the classic car loving public to decide.
The five cars chosen by the public vote will be revealed at the Classic Motor Show at Birmingham’s NEC on November 15-17th.
http://www.ccoty.co.uk/bgbt_voting.php
The third edition of the so-called Zbiroh Firefighting TATRA Meeting was held on September 7, 2013 in the Town of Zbiroh, not far from Pilsen, the Czech Republic. It was a meeting of users of TATRA firefighting trucks. This year it also featured shiny historical TATRA passenger cars and a white Police Tatra.
Full text: http://www.tatratrucks.com/about-the-company/press-and-media/news/third-edition-of-zbiroh-firefighting-tatra-meeting/
http://rokycany.5plus2.cz/33199/ve-zbirohu-souperily-o-titul-miss-tatra
Video: http://expozicezbiroh.cz/2013/09/12/treti-rocnik-souteze-miss-tatra-uz-zna-sve-vitezky/
Dutch T 87s gathered in the province of Zeeland this year amd were joined by a German, British, Belgian and French participants. NBot all managed to take their tatra to the meeting, Tatra either dismantled or needing servicing. Seen were a T 57a, two 87s, Cees Koel’s Tatraplan as well as several T 603s and T 613s. Photos show a photostop in the city of Zierikzee.
Two T 87s attended this year’s Dutch annual meeting, a freshly restored French one and a Dutch one.
CBI has received replies to its judicial requests sent to Czech Republic and Slovakia in connection with its probe into alleged irregularities in the supply of Tatra all-terrain vehicles to the army.
The agency is yet to receive responses from the United Kingdom and Lichtenstein, CBI sources said.
They said the agency is primarily looking into ownership patterns of Tatra Sipox UK, promoted by Ravinder Rishi, an accused in the case, and the supply and assembling arrangements between Tatra companies based in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
CBI has questioned Rishi and senior officials of Defence Ministry andBEML, the sources said.
All have denied any irregularities in the supply of the all-terrain vehicles.
The agency is probing alleged irregularities in assigning supply from Czechoslovakia-based Tatra, with which the agreement was signed in 1986, to Tatra-Sipox UK owned by Rishi in 1997 showing it as Original Equipment Manufacturer and the fully-owned subsidiary of the Czech company which was against rules, they said.
The sources said the agency has recovered crucial documents relating to the deal between Tatra Sipox UK, in which Rishi had substantial stake, and state-run BEML that show alleged irregularities at various levels.
CBI is also likely to expose alleged conspiracy to continue supply of trucks at higher prices even though other options were available with BEML.
CBI sources said Tatra Sipox UK claimed to be a representative of Slovakia based Tatra Sipox, which had the axle technology, while the rest of the trucks were manufactured by Czech Republic based Tatra a.S.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/tatra-case-cbi-receives-response-to-its-judicial-requests-113092000863_1.html
