Category: Official Press Release

2018 pay negotiations at Volkswagen continued

The negotiating committees of Volkswagen AG and the IG Metall trade union have today continued their pay negotiations in Hanover. Martin Rosik, the leader of the Volkswagen committee and Head of Human Resources of the Volkswagen brand, said after the meeting: “At today’s meeting, we offered to increase pay by two percent for 12 months… Continue reading 2018 pay negotiations at Volkswagen continued

Nissan: Nissan, KEPCO and Sumitomo Electric launch VPP pilot program

YOKOHAMA/OSAKA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (KEPCO) and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. today started testing tools to charge electric vehicles via remote control. Sixty electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles owned by customers and KEPCO will be outfitted with EV switches, which are control instruments for electric vehicle charging developed… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan, KEPCO and Sumitomo Electric launch VPP pilot program

Rasmus Reuter appointed Managing Director Peugeot Citroën DS in Germany

Rasmus Reuter appointed Managing Director Peugeot Citroën DS in Germany 2018-01-11 Effective February 1st 2018, Rasmus Reuter is appointed Managing Director Peugeot Citroën DS Automobiles in Germany. He will report to Maxime Picat, EVP Europe, Member of the Managing Board. Rasmus Reuter joined the Aftersales organization of GM Europe in 2005 and became Director of… Continue reading Rasmus Reuter appointed Managing Director Peugeot Citroën DS in Germany

Brilliance Auto se joint à Renault pour explorer le marché international le long de la « nouvelle route de la soie »

SHENYANG, Chine, 11 janvier 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Le groupe automobile chinois Brilliance Auto Group a récemment conclu un accord avec Renault Group pour créer la coentreprise Renault Brilliance Jinbei Automotive Co., Ltd., afin de fabriquer des véhicules utilitaires légers dans les trois marques Jinbei, Renault et Huasong, l’objectif étant de vendre 150 000 véhicules de ce genre par an… Continue reading Brilliance Auto se joint à Renault pour explorer le marché international le long de la « nouvelle route de la soie »

Nissan and NASA extend research into autonomous mobility services

Update to research agreement will help Nissan develop the technology for prototype transportation services LAS VEGAS – Today at CES 2018, Nissan North America, Inc., the U.S.-based subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., announced an agreement with NASA Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley to collaborate on research and technology development for future autonomous… Continue reading Nissan and NASA extend research into autonomous mobility services

Mobility network extends: Audi on demand starts in Singapore

With its seamless and easy-to-use interface, the Audi on demand website features the actual vehicle available for booking, with its exact specification and equipment level. The Audi on demand selection in Singapore consists of the most current products from Sedans to Q-models with the latest features, including infotainment and navigation functionalities, allowing customers to experience… Continue reading Mobility network extends: Audi on demand starts in Singapore

BMW Group and Codelco agree on cooperation to establish the Responsible Copper Initiative.

The BMW Group and the Chilean copper mining company Codelco have signed an agreement to cooperate on a sustainable and transparent supply of copper. From the mining of the metal to installation in the automobile, Codelco and the BMW Group will form the start and end point in the copper supply chain and thus create… Continue reading BMW Group and Codelco agree on cooperation to establish the Responsible Copper Initiative.

Albéric Chopelin Appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

With effect from February 1st 2018, Albéric Chopelin is appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Groupe PSA. He will report to Carlos Tavares, Chairman of the Managing Board. The Group Sales & Marketing Office was created in January 2015, with objective to overhaul Sales and Commercial efficiency across the globe, reap synergetic… Continue reading Albéric Chopelin Appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

Stephen Norman Appointed Managing Director Vauxhall Motors and Opel Ireland

Stephen Norman Appointed Managing Director Vauxhall Motors and Opel Ireland 2018-01-11 With effect from February 1st 2018, Stephen Norman is appointed Managing Director of Vauxhall Motors and Opel Ireland. He will report to Peter Christian Kuespert, Sales, Marketing and Aftersales Managing Director of Opel/Vauxhall. Stephen Norman joined Groupe PSA in May 2014 as Chief Marketing… Continue reading Stephen Norman Appointed Managing Director Vauxhall Motors and Opel Ireland