“No comment !” exclaims a worker before pushing the turnstile of the factory PSA de Valenciennes when asked what he thinks of the conventional collective break. Others “prefer not to talk about it” or “not to be filmed” but recognize a lot about discussing it with colleagues. Those who agree to answer a few questions… Continue reading Valenciennes: PSA employees worried after signing the collective agreement break
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Daimler struggling with European emissions standards
Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the management board of Daimler, says his company is struggling to meet tightened European emissions standards The chief executive of Daimler said Monday at the Detroit auto show that his company cannot currently guarantee it can meet tougher European CO2 emissions standards taking effect in several years. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of… Continue reading Daimler struggling with European emissions standards
BMW boss Harald Krüger: “Maybe some underestimated me”
As BMW chairman of the board for the last three two years, Harald Krüger was faced with many challenges during his tenure, from the industry-wide diesel issues in Europe to electrification of the fleet and fierce competition from new and old automakers. However, in an interview with the German Manager Magazin that the 53-year-old Krüger… Continue reading BMW boss Harald Krüger: “Maybe some underestimated me”
Ferrari 488 ‘Sport Special Series’ info leaked online
It’s no secret Ferrari is working on a high-performance version of its 488 supercar and new information leaked online has provided us with the first details of the upcoming model. The leaked images show a slideshow presentation titled ‘New V8 Sport Special Series’, which shows that a hardcore, race-derived Ferrari 488 is in Maranello’s pipeline;… Continue reading Ferrari 488 ‘Sport Special Series’ info leaked online
PSA: the conventional collective break signed by 5 unions concerns sites in the Paris region
The FO, CFE-CGC, CFDT, CFTC and GSEA organizations, which account for nearly 78% of the votes, signed the Collective Conventional Breakdown (CCR) project, management said in a statement. Only the CGT (19.6%) opposed it. The Central Works Council (CCE) has at the same time examined all the “job and skills adjustment” measures for 2018. In… Continue reading PSA: the conventional collective break signed by 5 unions concerns sites in the Paris region
SEAT accelerates its international offensive, expands strategic operations in Algeria
SEAT President Luca de Meo, SEAT Vice-President for Purchasing Klaus Ziegler, and Mourad Oulmi, the CEO of SOVAC and SOVAC Production, SEAT’s importer and the assembly partner of the Volkswagen Group in Algeria, met with Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia and Industry Minister Youcef Yousfi to discuss the future of the automotive industry in Algeria… Continue reading SEAT accelerates its international offensive, expands strategic operations in Algeria
Groupe PSA: Five out of Six Trade Unions Representing 80% of Employees Sign the DAEC Agreement
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA’s (Paris:UG) Central Works Committee today issued a favourable opinion on the 2018 DAEC after five out of six trade unions – CFDT, CFE/CGC, CFTC, FO and GSEA – signed the agreement. The outcome illustrates the maturity of labour relations within Groupe PSA and its active commitment to working alongside… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Five out of Six Trade Unions Representing 80% of Employees Sign the DAEC Agreement
Volkswagen launches pre-series stage of next Golf
Together with its suppliers, the Volkswagen brand is making intensive preparations for the next Golf generation1.At the “Golf 8 Supplier Summit” held at the Volkswagen Arena, the Board Member for Procurement Ralf Brandstätter and Karlheinz Hell, Head of the Compact series group, underscored the importance of the new generation for the brand and for the… Continue reading Volkswagen launches pre-series stage of next Golf
Mazda opens engine machining factory in Thailand
Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the opening of a new engine machining factory at its powertrain plant in Thailand’s Chonburi Province, Mazda Powertrain Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, MPMT). Mazda’s Representative Director, President and CEO, Masamichi Kogai, was among the attendees at an opening ceremony held at MPMT today. “Congratulations on the opening of MPMT’s… Continue reading Mazda opens engine machining factory in Thailand
Collective bargaining breaks at PSA: Mulhouse would lose 177 jobs according to the CGT
Following the announcement on January 9 of PSA to want remove 2200 jobs(while hiring 1,300 people), the CGT detailed the entire plan by site. According to the trade union organization, 177 jobs would be cut on the PSA site in Mulhouse. In this conventional disruption process, PSA management gained support from FO, CFTC, CFDT and… Continue reading Collective bargaining breaks at PSA: Mulhouse would lose 177 jobs according to the CGT