DETROIT (Reuters) – Peugeot SA Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said on Wednesday that by 2025 “the PSA Group will be 100 percent electrified,” and said the French automaker will use the know-how of former Opel engineers acquired from General Motors Co (GM.N) to design vehicles for the U.S. market that would compete in GM’s home… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Peugeot CEO: All PSA vehicles will electrified by 2025
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Ghosn lays groundwork for withdrawal as Renault CEO
PARIS (Reuters) – Renault-Nissan (RENA.PA)(7201.T) is to pursue plans to create separate strategy and operations leadership roles, Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn said on Wednesday in a sign he may pull back as boss of the French carmaker. Ghosn, who heads of the Renault-Nissan alliance that also includes Mitsubishi Motors (7211.T), had already stepped back from… Continue reading Ghosn lays groundwork for withdrawal as Renault CEO
UPDATE 2-Renault-Nissan’s Ghosn claims top spot despite VW record sales
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VW) (VOWG_p.DE) reported a 4.3 percent rise in 2017 sales to 10.7 million vehicles, staying ahead of Toyota (7203.T) in the race to keep the title of world’s biggest carmaker although Renault-Nissan (RENA.PA) has forecast it would go top. Last year’s sales by the German firm, which is still dealing with… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Renault-Nissan’s Ghosn claims top spot despite VW record sales
Ghosn Hints He May Leave CEO Role at French Carmaker Renault
Carlos Ghosn opened the door to stepping down as chief executive officer of Renault SA, as the longtime car-industry boss focuses on the Franco-Japanese alliance he built with Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. Ghosn, who handed over the CEO reins at Nissan last year, retains leadership posts at all three manufacturers while heading… Continue reading Ghosn Hints He May Leave CEO Role at French Carmaker Renault
Honda, new member of the employers’ association of European manufacturers ACEA
Updated 1/17/2018 12:21:39 CET BRUSSELS, Jan. 17 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Japanese car company Honda, through its European division Honda Motor Europe, has become a new member of the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA), the organization said in a statement. The entry of Honda into ACEA occurs after the approval of the association’s board… Continue reading Honda, new member of the employers’ association of European manufacturers ACEA
Car sales in Europe rise by 3.3% in 2017 and exceed 15.6 million units
Posted 1/17/2018 11:39:17 PM MADRID, Jan. 17 (EUROPA PRESS) – The registrations of cars and SUVs in the European market as a whole stood at 15.63 million units during 2017, 3.3% more compared to the 15.13 million units sold in 2016, according to data published by the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). In the… Continue reading Car sales in Europe rise by 3.3% in 2017 and exceed 15.6 million units
Renault expands India dealership presence to 320
Renault India says it achieved its target for having 320 dealership facilities across India for 2017. The company states that it had a modest presence of 14 dealership facilities in May 2011, and progressively expanded its pan-India dealership network to 270 facilities at the end of 2016. For achieving its commitment it further added 50… Continue reading Renault expands India dealership presence to 320
Press Releases – Honda Motor Europe joins European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association
Brussels, 17 January 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes Honda Motor Europe as its newest member. Following the approval of ACEA’s Board of Directors last month, Honda’s membership of the trade association took effect on 1 January. ACEA now represents the 15 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus manufacturers. The other… Continue reading Press Releases – Honda Motor Europe joins European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association
The Yaris is still the most produced car in France
Once again, it’s the Toyota Yaris that has won the most produced car on the territory in 2017. If it is ahead of three Peugeot models, this situation could evolve in 2018 with the spectacular breakthrough of the car. 3008. The Toyota Yaris can more than ever be proud to be a vehicle “made in… Continue reading The Yaris is still the most produced car in France
European Car Sales Rise to 10-Year High on Peugeot, Renault SUVs
European car sales reached a 10-year high last year as widening economic growth boosted consumer confidence, with SUVs from French manufacturers Peugeot and Renault, Italian competitor Alfa Romeo and Japanese rival Toyota propelling demand. Registrations in 2017 increased 3.3 percent to 15.6 million vehicles, the Brussels-based European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, or ACEA, said Wednesday in… Continue reading European Car Sales Rise to 10-Year High on Peugeot, Renault SUVs