After reporting record 2018 earnings, PSA Group say they will reduce their dependence on Europe by launching Peugeot in North America, Citroën in India, and Opel in Russia. The group's record full-year sales and earnings were buoyed by the success
Valeo say 2018 profits fell in a "challenging year" marked by emissions-test bottlenecks that hit European car production and a slowdown in China. But they're optimistic for 2019, predicting sales will outperform auto production by a wider margin
Peugeot 208 to Electrify Europe's Small-Car Market
Monday, 04 March 2019
The electric 208 is identified only by small "e" badges and composite inserts on the wheels, and there will be a sports-orientated GT trim level with special seat stitching and fabrics.
Faurecia say they hope to outperform the market in 2019, though they expect automotive production in general to be slightly negative this year. The supplier's reported full-year 2018 operating income rose 10 percent to €1.27bn, while operating margin
Which brand of car offers the best price-performance ratio from the point of view of consumers, who has the nose for car accessories? The new ranking of market research YouGov provides information.
The market researchers from the market research and consulting institute YouGov looked at a total of 38 categories
French carmaker Renault, shaken by a crisis of leadership, expect sales to rise again in the current year. However, the company made the forecast under the proviso that it does not come to a "hard Brexit", as the company announced on Thursday
Light specialist Osram are negotiating with two investors about a takeover. Interested parties include the private equity firms Bain Capital and Carlyle Group, considering "a joint acquisition of up to 100 percent" of Osram shares—or there could wind up being
How China will help fuel the revolution in autonomous vehicles
Monday, 11 February 2019
By Mc Kinsey
If the driverless-car phenomenon takes off in China, Mc Kinsey beleive the payoff could be in the trillions of dollars. McKinsey recent research suggests autonomous
Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller wants to significantly reduce costs. "Our personnel costs compared to sales were around 15 percent under GM, with good competitors at 11 percent," Lohscheller said last year in an interview with the business magazine Bilanz.
Renault have appointed Jean-Dominique Senard (photo, left) as their new chairman after Carlos Ghosn was forced to resign in a financial scandal at alliance partner Nissan. Senard will become chairman immediately, the company confirmed in a statement,
After reporting record 2018 earnings, PSA Group say they will reduce their dependence on Europe by launching Peugeot in North America, Citroën in India, and Opel in Russia.
Which brand of car offers the best price-performance ratio from the point of view of consumers, who has the nose for car accessories? The new ranking of market research YouGov provides information.
Light specialist Osram are negotiating with two investors about a takeover. Interested parties include the private equity firms Bain Capital and Carlyle Group, considering "a joint acquisition of up to 100 percent" of Osram shares—or there could wind up being
Renault have appointed Jean-Dominique Senard (photo, left) as their new chairman after Carlos Ghosn was forced to resign in a financial scandal at alliance partner Nissan. Senard will become chairman immediately, the company confirmed in a statement,
In France, the market still grew 3% for the full year to deliver its best annual performance since 2011.