IRVINE, Calif., April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and executive vice president, has announced his intent to leave Kia Motors America (KMA) to pursue new opportunities, effective April 17, 2018. KMA has not yet appointed his successor. During his nine years at KMA, Sprague launched many new vehicles, including the Kia Soul,… Continue reading Kia Motors America Announces Organizational Change
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Mahindra enters into Joint Venture with Ideal Motors for vehicle assembly in Sri Lanka
Mahindra enters into Joint Venture with Ideal Motors for vehicle assembly in Sri Lanka – Mahindra to take 35% stake in the JV– Partnership to create a win-win for both companies in the automotive space. April 3, 2018, Colombo: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., a part of the USD 19 billion Mahindra Group based in India,… Continue reading Mahindra enters into Joint Venture with Ideal Motors for vehicle assembly in Sri Lanka
Mobiliti Launches Dealer-Centric Vehicle Subscription Service
DETROIT, April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Mobiliti, a new Detroit-based vehicle subscription service, is partnering with dealers to help them compete in the changing ownership landscape. Through Mobiliti’s dealer partners, consumers will have simple, flexible and cost- effective month-to-month access to a wide variety of vehicle makes and models. For a monthly fee, starting at $549,… Continue reading Mobiliti Launches Dealer-Centric Vehicle Subscription Service
PEUGEOT confirms its leadership in the SUV segment
In the first quarter of 2018, PEUGEOT gained 1.2 points of market share and posted volume growth of nearly 10%, thanks in particular to the excellent commercial momentum of its SUV range. The PEUGEOT 2008, 3008 and 5008 represent a market share of 8.5% and nearly 47,500 vehicles registered during the period. The PEUGEOT 3008… Continue reading PEUGEOT confirms its leadership in the SUV segment
Creation of a Business Unit dedicated to electric vehicles. Alexandre Guignard appointed to head the new BU
• The creation of the Low Emission Vehicles Business Unit is a step towards the Group’s aim of developing an electric offering covering its entire range by 2025, with implementation starting in 2019• The two priorities are profitable growth and contribution to Groupe PSA’s CO2 objectives• Alexandre Guignard appointed Senior Vice President of the new BU To respond… Continue reading Creation of a Business Unit dedicated to electric vehicles. Alexandre Guignard appointed to head the new BU
Appointment of Christian Chapelle as Senior Vice President, Monozukuri Operations, Middle East & Africa
Effective 1 April 2018, Christian Chapelle will take over the Monozukuri1 Operations department for the Middle East & Africa region. His role will be to ensure that the region has the vehicle products, sourcing network, manufacturing resources and supply chain needed to meet the objectives set out in the Push to Pass strategic plan.He will… Continue reading Appointment of Christian Chapelle as Senior Vice President, Monozukuri Operations, Middle East & Africa
Appointment of Alain Raposo as Senior Vice President, Powertrain and Chassis Engineering
Effective 1 April 2018, Alain Raposo has been appointed Groupe PSA Senior Vice President, Powertrain and Chassis Engineering, having led the Group’s Electric Vehicle Programmes since July 2017. He will report to Gilles Le Borgne, Executive Vice President, Quality and Engineering and member of the Executive Committee.
AAM Further Expands in China, Forms Joint Venture with Liuzhou Wuling
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Production Center Zaragoza marks a new milestone: 13 million produced units
In its 36 years of history, a new milestone was set today at Zaragoza’s plant, as the 13- millionth unit rolled off its production line. The jubilee car is an Opel Crossland X two-tone blue Bay and white, bound for Morocco. The destination of the 13-millionth vehicle reflects the implementation of Opel’s export offensive to… Continue reading Production Center Zaragoza marks a new milestone: 13 million produced units
Construction Commencement of GWM Manufacturing Base …
On March 28, construction of GWM Manufacturing Base in Yongchuan, Chongqing (hereinafter referred to as “the Project”) was formally commenced in the Phoenix Lake Industrial Park, High-tech Zone, Yongchuan District. Wei Jianjun (Chairman of GWM), Meng Shujie, (General Manager of GWM (Chongqing)), Lu Kehua (Vice-Mayor, People’s Government, Chongqing Municipality), Teng Hongwei (Secretary of Yongchuan District… Continue reading Construction Commencement of GWM Manufacturing Base …