Crisis in Eisenach: Ramelow promises state aid for Opel

Plant in Eisenach After the takeover of Opel by the French Peugeot group PSA unionists fear that especially the smallest German plant in Eisenach with its 1800 employees on the loose. (Photo: AP) The Thuringian Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow has helped to preserve the OpelLocation Eisenach promised. It is about four specific areas, said the… Continue reading Crisis in Eisenach: Ramelow promises state aid for Opel

Sochaux: Stéphane Dubs new director of the PSA factory

Graduated from Nancy ENSEM, 49-year-old Stéphane Dubs has achieved a significant part of his professional life in Franche Comté, where he has held various positions in Sochaux’s shoeing industry, and then worked on the same site as Project Manager. Industrial launch of the Peugeot 3008 and 5008 first generation. Appointed in 2013 PSA Group’s Front… Continue reading Sochaux: Stéphane Dubs new director of the PSA factory

GM Korea reaches tentative wage deal, avoids bankruptcy

SEOUL (Reuters) – General Motors Co’s South Korean unit on Monday said it has reached a tentative wage deal with its labor union, meeting a key condition laid down by the U.S. automaker to prevent it filing for bankruptcy for the money-losing operation. Kaher Kazem (L), chief executive of GM Korea, and Barry Engle (2nd… Continue reading GM Korea reaches tentative wage deal, avoids bankruptcy

UPDATE 1-GM Korea reaches tentative wage deal, avoids bankruptcy

SEOUL (Reuters) – General Motors Co’s (GM.N) South Korean unit on Monday said it has reached a tentative wage deal with its labor union, meeting a key condition laid down by the U.S. automaker to prevent it filing for bankruptcy for the money-losing operation. Kaher Kazem (L), chief executive of GM Korea, and Barry Engle… Continue reading UPDATE 1-GM Korea reaches tentative wage deal, avoids bankruptcy

Tata Motors bets on turnaround plan to boost CV market share to 44% in FY18

In terms of market share, Tata Motors increased it to 43.95 per cent in FY18 from 42.79 per cent in FY17. NEW DELHI: Homegrown auto major Tata Motors saw its market share in commercial vehicles (CV) segment in the domestic market inch closer to 44 per cent in 2017-18 riding on its turnaround strategy which… Continue reading Tata Motors bets on turnaround plan to boost CV market share to 44% in FY18

Auto parts supplier: Prevent wants Volkswagen to pay billions in damages

Automotive supplier Prevent View of the headquarters of the automotive supplier Prevent in Warmenau near Wolfsburg (Lower Saxony). (Photo: AP) The dispute between Volkswagen (VW) and the Prevent supply group escalated according to a media report. Prevent companies are preparing a billion-dollar lawsuit, which is soon to go to court, reports the “Süddeutsche Zeitung” (Monday… Continue reading Auto parts supplier: Prevent wants Volkswagen to pay billions in damages

NIO Capital Is Said Close to Completing $500 Million Auto Fund

NIO Capital, the investment firm affiliated to Chinese electric-vehicle startup NIO, is close to completing the first round of its $500 million offshore fund that will put money in new automotive technologies, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. The company is discussing with sovereign-wealth funds, energy and insurance companies in Asia and… Continue reading NIO Capital Is Said Close to Completing $500 Million Auto Fund

VW overseer criticized clarification of the diesel affair

No cultural change recognizable: The ordered by the US authorities VW inspector Larry Thompson criticized according to a media report, the lax processing of the exhaust gas scandal. VW dealership in San Diego, California (icon image) Sunday, 22.04.2018 00:02 o’clock VW Overseer Larry Thompson has submitted his first report to the US Department of Justice.… Continue reading VW overseer criticized clarification of the diesel affair

NIO Capital nears completing first round of $500m auto fund to tap new tech

April 22, 2018 NIO Capital, the investment firm backed by Chinese electric-vehicle startup NIO, is close to completing the first round of its $500 million offshore fund that will put money in new automotive technologies, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. The company is discussing with sovereign-wealth funds, energy and insurance companies… Continue reading NIO Capital nears completing first round of $500m auto fund to tap new tech

ABB Launches Its Cheapest Charging Station Yet

ABB, known mostly for its DC fast charging stations, launched a new family of AC charging stations. According to ABB, this is the most economical charging solution for homes and businesses in the company’s offering, but we didn’t spot pricing yet. There are three power levels – 4.6 kW (single-phase) and 11 kW or 22… Continue reading ABB Launches Its Cheapest Charging Station Yet