Fiat Chrysler chairman says ‘great opportunities’ from Peugeot tie up

FILE PHOTO: FCA Chairman John Elkann speaks during an event at the Bocconi University in Milan, Italy May 27, 2019. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo TURIN, Italy (Reuters) – Italian carmaker Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) will be able to “seize great opportunities” from a merger with Peugeot owner PSA (PEUP.PA), its chairman John Elkann said on Friday. The two… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler chairman says ‘great opportunities’ from Peugeot tie up

New PSA-Fiat Chrysler management to try to improve cost savings: PSA CEO

FILE PHOTO: CEO of the PSA Group, Carlos Tavares attends the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse PARIS (Reuters) – The value of the cost savings announced in the planned merger between Peugeot owner PSA (PEUP.PA) and Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) is nominal, and its management will try to… Continue reading New PSA-Fiat Chrysler management to try to improve cost savings: PSA CEO

Suzuki rethinks promise of India’s auto market, and it is not alone

* India autos will no longer see uninterrupted move upwards-Suzuki * Global players re-evaluating strategy, focus on strengths * Taxes, regulatory changes plaguing global car makers in India By Aditi Shah NEW DELHI, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Suzuki Motor Corp said it was no longer gung-ho about India’s auto market, the world’s fourth-largest, where it… Continue reading Suzuki rethinks promise of India’s auto market, and it is not alone

Acting UAW head to examine every inch of union in scandal’s wake

Gamble said that on Thursday he would propose a series of “very strict rules” to the UAW’s board for managing members’ dues and enable staff to report wrongdoing. DETROIT – The acting head of the United Auto Workers (UAW) said on Wednesday that he will examine every department of the union in response to a… Continue reading Acting UAW head to examine every inch of union in scandal’s wake

Ford may consider making branded pickups in China if cities open more

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) will consider building Ford-branded pickup trucks in China if restrictions on driving pickups in cities are relaxed and it could also roll out customized models at that time, a senior company official said. Visitors look at a Ford F-150 pickup displayed at the China International Import Fair (CIIE)… Continue reading Ford may consider making branded pickups in China if cities open more

DTM’s Berger presents electric touring car series concept

LONDON (Reuters) – German Touring Car (DTM) boss Gerhard Berger unveiled on Thursday a proposed electric series with high-performance cars racing at Formula One speeds and with battery changes carried out by robots. If the concept catches on with manufacturers, he said the series could run alongside the mostly European-focused DTM with cars powered by… Continue reading DTM’s Berger presents electric touring car series concept

Acting UAW head to examine ‘every inch’ of union in scandal’s wake

DETROIT (Reuters) – The acting head of the United Auto Workers (UAW) said on Wednesday that he will examine every department of the union in response to a spreading federal corruption probe that has damaged the union’s standing during contract talks with Detroit’s automakers. United Auto Workers (UAW) acting president Rory Gamble speaks to Reuters… Continue reading Acting UAW head to examine ‘every inch’ of union in scandal’s wake

Fiat Chrysler finds new merger partner in Carlos Tavares

Will PSA’s Carlos Tavares prove to be a better merger partner for Fiat Chrysler than Renault and help create the world’s fourth-largest carmaker? Katie Martin discusses the terms of the proposed mega merger and the characters behind the deal with Peter Campbell, motor industry correspondent, and David Keohane in Paris. Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler finds new merger partner in Carlos Tavares