“We want to invest in Germany”

*/ ]]> Michael Lohscheller Opel Post: Mr. Lohscheller, further negotiations are going on this week with IG Metall. Where are we standing? Michael Lohscheller: The talks with our social partners in Germany are now in a decisive phase. After the good solutions that we have agreed upon together at our European locations, the result of… Continue reading “We want to invest in Germany”

“No One Can Take This Experience From Me”

*/ ]]> Always up-to-date: Sven Lüchtenborg posts pictures from his performances on the talent show on his Instagram feed, like this one from the first recall in South Africa. More than 1,600 followers: The 22-year-old has thus created an impressive following on his YouTube channel. It was close, but it’s over.Opel employee Sven Lüchtenborg Germany… Continue reading “No One Can Take This Experience From Me”

Groupe PSA Launches Its Multi-Brand Offensive in Russia

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: PSA’s (Paris:UG) multi-brand aftermarket offensive is a key component of its Push to Pass strategic plan announced in 2016. Its purpose is to expand the Group’s customer base to include all after-sales customers around the world, regardless of their budget or their vehicle’s make or age. In Russia, the first step… Continue reading Groupe PSA Launches Its Multi-Brand Offensive in Russia

VAUXHALL ADDS ULTIMATE TRIM LEVELS TO GRANDLAND X AND ASTRA HATCH

VAUXHALL ADDS ULTIMATE TRIM LEVELS TO GRANDLAND X AND ASTRA HATCH 2018-04-10 Top-of-the-range Ultimate trim level now available on Grandland X and Astra Hatch models Grandland X Ultimate features the new 2.0 litre Turbo Diesel 177PS engine and eight-speed automatic transmission Grandland X is largest model in Vauxhall’s ‘X’ family, which includes the Mokka X… Continue reading VAUXHALL ADDS ULTIMATE TRIM LEVELS TO GRANDLAND X AND ASTRA HATCH

DS 4 and Citroën C4 owners can take part in the SCOOP project

• The SCOOP project is part of the rollout of V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) systems to facilitate communication between vehicles and their environment• As part of the experiment,  DS 4 and Citroën C4 vehicles can communicate to exchange information aimed at improving road safety Groupe PSA is offering its customers the chance to test V2X functions on several roads… Continue reading DS 4 and Citroën C4 owners can take part in the SCOOP project

PEUGEOT confirms its leadership in the SUV segment

In the first quarter of 2018, PEUGEOT gained 1.2 points of market share and posted volume growth of nearly 10%, thanks in particular to the excellent commercial momentum of its SUV range. The PEUGEOT 2008, 3008 and 5008 represent a market share of 8.5% and nearly 47,500 vehicles registered during the period. The PEUGEOT 3008… Continue reading PEUGEOT confirms its leadership in the SUV segment

Appointment of Alain Raposo as Senior Vice President, Powertrain and Chassis Engineering

Effective 1 April 2018, Alain Raposo has been appointed Groupe PSA Senior Vice President, Powertrain and Chassis Engineering, having led the Group’s Electric Vehicle Programmes since July 2017. He will report to Gilles Le Borgne, Executive Vice President, Quality and Engineering and member of the Executive Committee.

Appointment of Christian Chapelle as Senior Vice President, Monozukuri Operations, Middle East & Africa

Effective 1 April 2018, Christian Chapelle will take over the Monozukuri1 Operations department for the Middle East & Africa region. His role will be to ensure that the region has the vehicle products, sourcing network, manufacturing resources and supply chain needed to meet the objectives set out in the Push to Pass strategic plan.He will… Continue reading Appointment of Christian Chapelle as Senior Vice President, Monozukuri Operations, Middle East & Africa

Creation of a Business Unit dedicated to electric vehicles. Alexandre Guignard appointed to head the new BU

• The creation of the Low Emission Vehicles Business Unit is a step towards the Group’s aim of developing an electric offering covering its entire range by 2025, with implementation starting in 2019• The two priorities are profitable growth and contribution to Groupe PSA’s CO2 objectives• Alexandre Guignard appointed Senior Vice President of the new BU To respond… Continue reading Creation of a Business Unit dedicated to electric vehicles. Alexandre Guignard appointed to head the new BU