Always rivals, BMW and Daimler seal their alliance in transport on demand and car-sharing. The two German manufacturers officially launched Friday in Berlin a joint venture which brings together their mobility services in order to compete with groups like Didi Lyft or Uber. “We were always talking more and finding out that we could combine… Continue reading BMW and Daimler put one billion into mobility services
Author: Les Echos (French)
PSA accelerates in services in China
PSA signs a new operation in China. The French manufacturer announced on Monday to have taken a “significant stake” in FengChe, a specialist in “used vehicle management services in the local market”. The group will remain “minority shareholder”, PSA said the “Echoes” without revealing the amount of investment. of the “Push to Pass” strategic plan,… Continue reading PSA accelerates in services in China
Electric Cars: Paris Unlocks 700 Million for “Airbus Batteries”
Starting signal. This time, the Airbus battery is on track. In the wheel of Germany, France has concretized its support for the creation of a European industry for the design and manufacture of batteries for electric vehicles. The French government will mobilize 700 million euros in five years, while his counterpart in Germany has promised… Continue reading Electric Cars: Paris Unlocks 700 Million for “Airbus Batteries”
Renault wants to limit the compensation of Carlos Ghosn
Diet dry for Carlos Ghosn. Now chaired by Jean-Dominique Senard, Renault has taken a very clear position: the compensation that will be paid to his former CEO will be limited. In a statement, the board of directors The Losange announces having decided “unanimously” to “waive the benefit of the commitment of non-competition subscribed by Mr.… Continue reading Renault wants to limit the compensation of Carlos Ghosn
Toyota revises its ambitions down
The turbulence remains topical for the Japanese automotive giant Toyota, which has long been the world’s number one, but now figure on the third step of the podium behind the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Motors and Volkswagen alliance. The Japanese group lowered its forecast of annual net profit on Wednesday. A decision following the fall of 29% of… Continue reading Toyota revises its ambitions down
EXCLUSIVE PSA should soon break the threshold of 50,000 employees in France
PSA continues its cure. This year again, the French car manufacturer intends to reduce its workforce in France – a little less than during the past year and still without dry or forced layoffs. According to our information, the objective of the group management is to obtain by the end of December 1,900 voluntary departures,… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE PSA should soon break the threshold of 50,000 employees in France
Jean-Dominique Senard will enter Nissan on April 8 for a gigantic construction site
Major works will soon begin at Nissan. The Japanese automaker announced on Tuesday that it will convene on April 8 an extraordinary general meeting to approve the revocations of Carlos Ghosn and Greg Kelly of their positions as directors and to bring on board the chairman of Renault, Jean- Dominique Senard. Technically, the French leader… Continue reading Jean-Dominique Senard will enter Nissan on April 8 for a gigantic construction site
EXCLUSIVE Carlos Ghosn: “I am alone in front of an army that throws me horrors in the face”
After ten weeks in detention, how are you? I am concentrated. I want to fight to restore my reputation and defend myself against false accusations. I am denied bail . It would not happen in any other democracy in the world. In front of me, there is an army. At Nissan, there are several hundred… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE Carlos Ghosn: “I am alone in front of an army that throws me horrors in the face”
Blanquefort: Ford’s job protection plan rejected
It is a “boo” of relief for the 870 employees of the Blanquefort Ford factory. In a highly anticipated decision, the prefecture of Gironde said Monday night she was refusing the plan for safeguarding employment (PSE) filed on December 21 last year by the American manufacturer. The administration justifies its refusal to homologate the procedure… Continue reading Blanquefort: Ford’s job protection plan rejected
At the risk of annoying Tokyo, Emmanuel Macron pleads for Carlos Ghosn and Jean-Dominique Senard
Rather discrete in recent weeks, on the case of Carlos Ghosn, Emmanuel Macron has left his reserve this weekend to reveal that he had directly discussed the fate of the Franco-Brazilian boss, as well as the future of the partnership between Renault and Nissan with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The two leaders spoke on… Continue reading At the risk of annoying Tokyo, Emmanuel Macron pleads for Carlos Ghosn and Jean-Dominique Senard