RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): The New Momentum for Growth agreement, signed in July 2016 with five trade unions representing 80% of employees, aims to reconcile the performance objectives of Groupe PSA’s France-based operations with the protection of employees’ best interests. As part of the agreement, the Group defined and set up a responsible… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Meeting between Management and the Unions to Negotiate the 2018 Jobs and Skills Alignment System (DAEC)
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SEAT closes 2017 with 185 more employees
2017 was a very positive year for job creation at SEAT. In the past 12 months, the SEAT Group workforce has grown by a total of 185 employees, mainly for the production lines at the Martorell factory and for strategic projects related with car connectivity and the company’s digitisation, as well as for the large… Continue reading SEAT closes 2017 with 185 more employees
New dimensions of comfort
laif VyP – the new generation of breathable artificial leather sets standards for comfortThe innovative surface is impressive with excellent technical characteristics The new product can be used anywhere people sit for an extended period of time Hannover, January 9, 2018. The Benecke-Hornschuch Surface Group will present its new products in the upholstery branch at the… Continue reading New dimensions of comfort
Fisker officially unveils its new EMotion all-electric vehicle with 400-mile range
After months of teasing, so much so that we had actually seen pretty much the entire vehicle and we have been aware of its main specs, Fisker officially launched its new EMotion all-electric vehicle at CES in Las Vegas last night. Henrik Fisker, chairman and CEO of Fisker Inc., commented on the launch: “We are truly… Continue reading Fisker officially unveils its new EMotion all-electric vehicle with 400-mile range
PSA targets 1,300 collective collective breaks in 2018
The PSA Human Resources Department has taken the tool to the test. The automaker projects at least 1,250 collective collective breaks in France for the year 2018, as part of its secure external mobility devices and professional transition passport. At these departures “RCC” must be added 900 senior leaves. In total, PSA intends to obtain… Continue reading PSA targets 1,300 collective collective breaks in 2018
Changes in Volkswagen brand Board of Management
The Volkswagen brand is strengthening the area of e-mobility and creating a separate Board of Management division for e-mobility. With effect from February 1, 2018, responsibility for the division, which includes the e-mobility series and production of vehicles on the new MEB platform at the future e-mobility plants of the Volkswagen brand throughout the world,… Continue reading Changes in Volkswagen brand Board of Management
TVS Motor increases stake in rental-services company
Homegrown two- and three-wheeler major TVS Motor has invested Rs 50 lakh in Bangalore-based Condivision Solutions the parent company of Rentongo.com TVS Motors has increased its stake in the rental company by 5.6 percent, taking its total ownership to 29.6 percent. Rentongo is an online platform that connects consumers looking to rent out various products… Continue reading TVS Motor increases stake in rental-services company
China’s BYD selects Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to drive in-vehicle experiences
Qualcomm Technologies and Chinese new energy company, BYD Company have announced the selection of Qualcomm Technologies’ automotive solutions for upcoming electric vehicles from BYD. Anticipated to begin in 2019, BYD electric vehicles are planned to feature integrated infotainment and digital cluster systems powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820A Automotive platform. The software architecture, hypervisor support… Continue reading China’s BYD selects Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to drive in-vehicle experiences
Cleaner Powertrains Help Toyota Cars to Register Record Low CO2 Emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions from Toyota’s UK car range reached a record low in 2017. Official figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show Toyota passenger cars falling to an average figure of 100g/km for the past year from more than 102,000 sales. The result demonstrates the impact of Toyota’s latest generation petrol-electric hybrid… Continue reading Cleaner Powertrains Help Toyota Cars to Register Record Low CO2 Emissions
Asia tech news roundup – Jan 9
Photo credit: James / Wikimedia Commons Here’s a wrap of the day’s top tech headlines. Social media Grindr picked up by Kunlun (China/US). Chinese gaming company Kunlun has acquired the remaining 37 percent stake of gay dating app Grindr in a US$152 million deal. It purchased around 62 percent of the US-based firm’s shares in… Continue reading Asia tech news roundup – Jan 9