Over a million units sold in Europe for the Toyota Group

With 1,001,662 vehicles sold in 2017, the Japanese saw its sales rise by 8% on the Old Continent and reach a market share of 4.8%. In addition, 40% of sales are hybrid-electric. “2017 was a very good year for us, we have passed the one million mark in a difficult market and we are ahead… Continue reading Over a million units sold in Europe for the Toyota Group

BRIEF-Fiat Chrysler CEO: makes more sense to buy back shares than pay dividends

Jan 15 (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne told reporters in Detroit: * BELIEVES MAKES MORE SENSE TO USE CASH TO BUY BACK SHARES THAN TO PAY OUT DIVIDEND * WHEN ASKED ABOUT A POTENTIAL JEEP SPIN-OFF, SAYS SEPARATING BRANDS FROM THE GROUP IS A “COMPLEX MATTER”, WOULD NOT DISTANCE HIMSELF FROM… Continue reading BRIEF-Fiat Chrysler CEO: makes more sense to buy back shares than pay dividends

Failed on ignition for the Kwid in Brazil

While Renault had high hopes for the launch of the Kwid in Latin America, the French manufacturer had some failures in ignition in Brazil. Sold in India for two years, this little car with very low costs had been launched in Brazil last September at a price of 30,000 to 40,000 reals (between 8,000 and… Continue reading Failed on ignition for the Kwid in Brazil

New acquisition for D’Ieteren

Distribution By Tanguy Merrien, the 15/01/2018 The Belgian distribution group takes over the Rietje group, distributor of the Audi, Volkswagen and Skoda brands. The D’Ieteren group is developing in the Volkswagen group brands. Indeed, the Belgian operator takes over the entire Rietje group, distributor of the Audi, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Utilities and Skoda brands between Mechelen… Continue reading New acquisition for D’Ieteren

BMW checks its first own plant in Russia

BMW is considering building a new plant in Russia. A possible location is Kaliningrad. The investment would be according to media reports several hundred million euros. BMW headquarters in Munich Monday, 09.10.2017 16:40 BMW is considering the construction of its first own plant in Russia. One possible location is Kaliningrad, the area on the Baltic… Continue reading BMW checks its first own plant in Russia

Most exciting news at the Detroit Auto Show: These are the car stars of the Detroit Motor Show

At the Detroit auto show, carmakers like to drive fatter: once again, freshly renovated pickup models and SUVs are in the limelight. Mercedes skillfully plays the fat-baking game, VW relies on a sedan new edition. In electric cars, a US-traditional manufacturer is listening – with an announcement. Chevrolet Silverado: 4 inches longer, up to 200… Continue reading Most exciting news at the Detroit Auto Show: These are the car stars of the Detroit Motor Show

MICHELIN cède sa participation dans Double Coin (Anhui) Warrior Tire Co. Ltd

En 2011, Michelin a coopéré avec Huayi Group et Double Coin Group et établi Double Coin (Anhui) Warrior Tire Co. Ltd à Wuhu, dans la province d’Anhui. Au cours du partenariat, Michelin a soutenu en permanence le développement, la gestion de la qualité et la performance commerciale de la JV pour aider la marque Warrior… Continue reading MICHELIN cède sa participation dans Double Coin (Anhui) Warrior Tire Co. Ltd

MICHELIN acquiert PTG et Téléflow

Cet investissement permettra à Michelin de contribuer à maximiser les performances agronomiques et économiques des agriculteurs, tout en protégeant leur atout le plus précieux : le sol. Ces acquisitions marquent également une transition pour la Ligne Produit Agricole de MICHELIN, de la simple fabrication de pneus agricoles à l’édition de solutions tenant compte de tous… Continue reading MICHELIN acquiert PTG et Téléflow

BMW wants to grow stronger in 2018: BMW expects sales growth of up to 5 percent

All articles and backgrounds 01/15/2018 BMW wants to grow stronger in 2018 BMW Group sold 2.46 million cars last year BMW BMW X2: In the US, the X-series is very popular. With her, BMW wants to make the U-turn in the current year BMW Show stock market chart expects further growth for 2018. The sales… Continue reading BMW wants to grow stronger in 2018: BMW expects sales growth of up to 5 percent

Ford 300-mile all-electric SUV may be named Mach 1; due 2020

Follow John [embedded content] The big new debuts at the 2018 Detroit auto show are largely pickup trucks, one of them being the new mid-size 2019 Ford Ranger. Ford also introduced a new Bullitt Mustang, honoring the 51st anniversary of the legendary 1968 movie, and a high-performance ST version of the Edge crossover. (Is it… Continue reading Ford 300-mile all-electric SUV may be named Mach 1; due 2020