MICHELIN innove pour contribuer à l’excellence énergétique du démonstrateur Hybrid Air de CITROËN

La nouvelle forme d’hybridation de PSA Peugeot Citroën, associant une motorisation essence avec l’air comprimé, est innovante et très économe en carburant. Les pneus MICHELIN spécifiquement développés pour le 1er démonstrateur Hybrid Air, une nouvelle Citroën C3, sont tout aussi novateurs… et performants ! 4,3 g de CO2 au kilomètre et 0,18 litre de carburant… Continue reading MICHELIN innove pour contribuer à l’excellence énergétique du démonstrateur Hybrid Air de CITROËN

Plastic Omnium received a binding offer for the sale of certain Faurecia Auto Exterior’s assets concerned by the decision of the European Commission

Conformément à la décision de la Commission européenne de voir Plastic Omnium se désengager de certains actifs inclus dans l’acquisition de Faurecia Auto Exterior, le Groupe a reçu une offre ferme du Groupe américain Flex|N|Gate, pour la cession des 7 sites concernés (4 en France, 1 en Espagne et 2 en Allemagne), sur la base… Continue reading Plastic Omnium received a binding offer for the sale of certain Faurecia Auto Exterior’s assets concerned by the decision of the European Commission

Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne: The Future of Cars Will Be Electric and Commoditized

Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the auto industry, has a stark warning: Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk being commoditized amid a seismic shift in how vehicles are powered, driven and purchased. Developing technologies like electrification, self-driving software and ride-sharing will alter consumers’ car-buying decisions within six… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne: The Future of Cars Will Be Electric and Commoditized

Snows Group buys Portfield in Chichester

Snows Group has hit the acquisition trail buying Portfield in Chichester,which represents Citroën, Mazda and Peugeot (pictured) brands in the city. A Toyota franchise dealership is also being developed for the site. The deal also includes Portfield Part Exchange Centre Bognor Regis, which will become Snows’10th specialist used car outlet under the banner Too Good… Continue reading Snows Group buys Portfield in Chichester

Renault: record sales thanks to Lada and Asia

It is not only in France that Renault has a good year 2017. Internationally, the sales of the French manufacturer have also the wind in the back with an increase, all regions, of 8.5%, to 3.76 million vehicles sold. Asia-Pacific and Eurasia The brand at Losange is boosted by two sectors in particular: first Asia-Pacific,… Continue reading Renault: record sales thanks to Lada and Asia

Car sales return to Russia after four years of diving

Dealers are breathing again in Russia. The local automotive market, still led by Lada, a subsidiary of Renault, recorded last year a volume of 1.59 million new registered vehicles, an increase of 11.9% compared to 2016. Phenomenon attributable in particular to the bottom current level of inflation and the stability of the ruble, which gives… Continue reading Car sales return to Russia after four years of diving

JCB Group acquires Hidsons to expand with new franchise partners

JCB Group has added Kia, Citroen, Mitsubishi and SsangYong to its list of franchise partners with the acquisition of the family-owned Hidsons Group. The acquisition of the £45 million turnover (2016) Hidsons Group’s operation in North Kent was hailed as “a perfect fit, both culturally and geographically” and add a further six dealerships to the group… Continue reading JCB Group acquires Hidsons to expand with new franchise partners

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

CES 2018: Koolicar wants to simplify carsharing thanks to augmented reality

Present in Las Vegas alongside his partner and PSA shareholder, Koolicar takes advantage of CES to show that he wants to reinvent mobility. The startups French car-sharing expert has unveiled an augmented reality feature that will be tested this year, Koolicar Go. “A little nod to Pokémon Go,” laughs the founder of the car rental… Continue reading CES 2018: Koolicar wants to simplify carsharing thanks to augmented reality

Groupe PSA: Meeting between Management and the Unions

•    Groupe PSA’s management and the unions discussed the nature of the measures to be implemented under the 2018 DAEC•    The 2018 DAEC will be in line with the measures provided under the New Momentum for Growth performance agreement covering the period 2017 – 2019 The New Momentum for Growth agreementt, signed in July 2016… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Meeting between Management and the Unions