A domino effect. On Monday, March 16, Michelin’s decision to close its factories, more than European government orders, prompted automotive industry players to position themselves to stop (or not) their production. While in the morning, the trend was to maintain production, whatever the cost, in the evening, the majority announced the gradual closure of their… Continue reading The day the French auto industry stopped
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[Covid-19] After Michelin, PSA and FCA close the majority of their factories
The auto industry is slowing down due to the coronavirus pandemic. After Michelin, which announced on March 16 that it will temporarily close 22 production sites in France, Spain and Italy, the FCA group (Fiat-Chrysler) communicates in turn on the shutdown of the majority of its European factories until March 27. Eight sites are closing:… Continue reading [Covid-19] After Michelin, PSA and FCA close the majority of their factories
[Covid-19] Michelin is shutting down its factories (except one) located in France, Italy and Spain
To great ills, great remedies. Michelin is shutting down all its factories in France, Italy and Spain on Monday, March 16, for a period of one week. The French automotive supplier intends to comply with government regulations and limit the travel of its employees. In addition, administrative staff are teleworking. The situation will be reassessed… Continue reading [Covid-19] Michelin is shutting down its factories (except one) located in France, Italy and Spain
The drop in PSA production in France “limited in time”
The fall in production of the PSA group in France “will be limited in time,” insists its director of the Europe region, Maxime Picat. To read the entire article, SUBSCRIBE For immediate access, pay online by credit card By subscribing to L’Usine Nouvelle, you access: A unique vision of the industry in France and in… Continue reading The drop in PSA production in France “limited in time”
[Exit from the factory] The manufacture of the 20,000th three-wheeled scooter Peugeot Metropolis in Mandeure
If the factory Peugeot Motocycles française is located in the historic birthplace of Peugeot in Mandeure, in the Doubs region, the scooters and motorcycles business of the lion brand no longer has any capital link with the French car manufacturer which gives it its name. PSA in fact sold in the fall of 2019 the… Continue reading [Exit from the factory] The manufacture of the 20,000th three-wheeled scooter Peugeot Metropolis in Mandeure
[Covid-19] Reinforced security at the PSA factory in Mulhouse after a first case
The employee, who occupies a production position in this automobile assembly factory employing around 5,000 people, had been on sick leave since February 29. A spokesperson for PSA clarified that he had contracted the virus in the private sphere and that the few people on his team who had been in contact with him before… Continue reading [Covid-19] Reinforced security at the PSA factory in Mulhouse after a first case
Designed for road trips, the new roof box from Yakima runs on solar energy
One of the world’s leading car storage accessories, Yakima, has developed a roof box with batteries that recharge with solar energy. Technology tailored for frequent travelers. Have wild road trip enthusiasts found the indispensable accessory in the Solar Cargo box? Specialized in storage solutions for cars and trucks (bars and […]Read the article Go to… Continue reading Designed for road trips, the new roof box from Yakima runs on solar energy
Renault has “no taboos” on possible plant closings … including in France
Renault closes its horribilis annus on poor results. In line with the warning published in October 2019, a few days after the departure of former general manager Thierry Bolloré, the manufacturer with the diamond announced a net loss of 141 million euros on Friday February 14. Unheard of since 2009. “2019 was a difficult year… Continue reading Renault has “no taboos” on possible plant closings … including in France
Gestamp invests 10 million euros in a stamping press
The world’s leading stamping maker, Gestamp, has just acquired a new stamping press for € 10 million. The world leader in hot stamping and forming Gestamp has just invested 10 million euros in a new 2,500-ton two-slide stamping press at its plant in Theil-sur-Huisne in the Orne region. The factory that manufactures parts for […]Read… Continue reading Gestamp invests 10 million euros in a stamping press
Renault and Nissan prepare operational advice to make a fresh start
Gilles Le Borgne, the new boss of engineering Renault, will travel the week of January 27 to Japan to meet his counterparts from Nissan. This trip comes a few days before the announcement of a return to the sources of the alliance to reassure the state of health of the Franco-Japanese partnership, two sources close… Continue reading Renault and Nissan prepare operational advice to make a fresh start