This had never been done, and one wonders why. Jean-Dominique Senard, the new president of Renault, invited this Thursday evening to dinner staffs and directors of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi in full force. The feasts must take place on the Champs-Elysées, at Atelier Renault. A friendly and inexpensive way to try to pick up the… Continue reading Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi: a summit to get back to work
Author: Les Echos (French)
Carlos Ghosn calls the French government to defend him
In an interview with LCI before his arrest, the industrialist said he was “caught in an incredible gear abroad”. Carlos Ghosn is “a litigant like the others”, which benefits from the consular protection of France and the presumption of innocence, for its part recalled Bruno Le Maire. Go to Source
Ford announces plethora of new models in China and Europe
The American manufacturer, which faces the tumble of its sales on the Asian market, has promised 30 new models on the spot within three years. In Europe, Ford electrifies its ranges with the launch of 16 vehicles by 2021, including two fully electric. Go to Source
The Agnelli want to participate in the big Monopoly of the automobile
By Julien Dupont-Calbo Posted at 05:59 He took the pen to take stock. John Elkann wrote Tuesday to the shareholders of Exor, the holding of the Agnelli family controlling Fiat Chrysler, Ferrari, “The Economist” or Juventus Turin. Commenting on the annual results and welcoming the transition from hiring Cristiano Ronaldo to Juve, the heir to… Continue reading The Agnelli want to participate in the big Monopoly of the automobile
Carlos Ghosn: Renault signals new elements to justice
The manufacturer wonders about commissions paid to a distributor of Renault-Nissan based in Oman. Go to Source
Fiat Chrysler to cut 1,500 jobs in Canada
Hard blow in the Canadian automotive sector. Fiat Chrysler will cut 1,500 jobs at its assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario, a quarter of the workforce. The Italian-American manufacturer has made this decision to “better align production with global demand,” he said in a statement. The job cuts will be effective at the end of September… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to cut 1,500 jobs in Canada
Carlos Tavares, the management lessons of the rescuer of Peugeot.
First, rely on a competent, multidisciplinary team, and listen to it. The time of one-man-shows is over. The complexity of the world and technologies is such that we must be humble in our business. But you know, active listening is very uncomfortable. Especially when you’re a chef, you usually have a certain age, and you… Continue reading Carlos Tavares, the management lessons of the rescuer of Peugeot.
CFAO accelerates in car distribution in Africa
It will be a powerful boost! CFAO, a subsidiary of conglomerate Japanese Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) operating mainly in Africa , announces on Thursday the entry into exclusive negotiations with the South African group in difficulties Steinhoff (owner of Conforama in particular) to acquire 74.9% of the capital of its car distribution company in South… Continue reading CFAO accelerates in car distribution in Africa
China, the latest smart small map
We had to find a smart solution for Smart. After twenty years of nagging efforts, Daimler could not decently write off its mini-city cars. Rather than bury his dream for good, the German group has decided to attempt an umpteenth relaunch with Chinese Geely. New models, new markets, new factory, new partner. “This is the… Continue reading China, the latest smart small map
Auto: the shift to electrical puts equipment manufacturers under pressure
By accelerating suddenly on the electric, Herbert Diess gives cold sweats to the equipment manufacturers. The boss of Volkswagen announced last week that the giant with twelve brands (Seat, Skoda, Audi, Porsche …) would focus on the electric at the expense of other technologies, forcing with him the whole branch to follow movement. And so… Continue reading Auto: the shift to electrical puts equipment manufacturers under pressure