Tag: Manufacturing

Arcimoto Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV) Enters Retail Market

You can have electrifying fun on three wheels from $19,900. Arcimoto, after years of development and refining its concept of an all-electric three-wheeler, in September officially launched retail production and deliveries of the Arcimoto FUV (Fun Utility Vehicle). The Arcimoto FUV in the first Evergreen Edition starts at MSRP of $19,900. Initially, sales are underway… Continue reading Arcimoto Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV) Enters Retail Market

Seat expects to end 2019 with 515,000 cars produced

October 1, 2019 Category: Faconauto News The Martorell plant will improve production by 8.5% and achieve the second best result in its history. Seat He is on his way to get one of his best years at the Martorell factory. The company expects to close 2019 with a production of about 515,000 vehicles. This will… Continue reading Seat expects to end 2019 with 515,000 cars produced

Mirafiori, an hour of strike after the tragedy at the Cassino plant

One hour of strike on Wednesday 2 October with early exit of all work shifts: at 1pm for the first round, at 9pm for the second and at 3.15pm for the central shift. This is the decision taken by the Turin metalworking unions for the Mirafiori plant in the press and mold sector. A choice… Continue reading Mirafiori, an hour of strike after the tragedy at the Cassino plant

Groupe PSA: Xavier Peugeot Appointed Senior Vice-President of the Light Commercial Vehicles Business Unit

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): Xavier Peugeot has been appointed Senior Vice-President of Groupe PSA’s Light Commercial Vehicles Business Unit from October 1, 2019. He will report to Yann Vincent, Executive Vice‑President, Manufacturing & Supply Chain. Xavier Peugeot previously held the position of Senior Vice-President, Product & Strategy at Citroen under Linda Jackson,… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Xavier Peugeot Appointed Senior Vice-President of the Light Commercial Vehicles Business Unit

Xavier Peugeot appointed Senior Vice-President of the Light Commercial Vehicles Business Unit

Xavier Peugeot has been appointed Senior Vice-President of Groupe PSA’s Light Commercial Vehicles Business Unit from October 1, 2019. He will report to Yann Vincent, Executive Vice‑President, Manufacturing & Supply Chain. Xavier Peugeot previously held the position of Senior Vice-President, Product & Strategy at Citroen under Linda Jackson, Citroën’s Chief Executive Officer. The Light Commercial… Continue reading Xavier Peugeot appointed Senior Vice-President of the Light Commercial Vehicles Business Unit

Tue 01 Oct 2019Lotus Engineering appoints Dan Burge as Commercial Director to further grow the businessLotus Engineering has strengthened its senior m…

Dan has previously held senior roles with Williams Advanced Engineering and Prodrive Automotive Technologies Lotus Engineering is an internationally recognised consultancy delivering design, engineering and manufacturing expertise predominantly in the automotive sector (Hethel, UK – 1 October 2019) – Lotus Engineering has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Dan Burge as Commercial… Continue reading Tue 01 Oct 2019Lotus Engineering appoints Dan Burge as Commercial Director to further grow the businessLotus Engineering has strengthened its senior m…

Germany: Auto industry loses around 125,000 jobs by 2030

If more and more electric cars and fewer and fewer burners are sold, it costs jobs in the German auto industry. Up to 125,000 jobs could be lost in the next ten years. September 30, 2019, 7:53 am, Michael Linden The new Volkswagen ID.3. (Image: Volkswagen) The automotive industry and its supply industry in Germany… Continue reading Germany: Auto industry loses around 125,000 jobs by 2030

Volvo UK boss: focus is electric XC40 and online sales

Volvo’s new UK boss has outlined a three-point plan focused on electric cars, boosting online sales and improving dealer profitability – while Brexit is lower down his priority list. In his first interview since taking over in June, Kristian Elvefors said his first big challenge is to launch Volvo’s first all-electric model, a variant of… Continue reading Volvo UK boss: focus is electric XC40 and online sales

Austerity measures: Opel applies for short-time work for Rüsselsheim

Opel plant in Rüsselsheim The headquarters is missing a second model – now threatens short-time working. (Photo: AP) Munich One week to assemble cars, the next compulsory break: hundreds Opel-Employees must soon get used to this rhythm. After all, the traditional vehicle manufacturer wants to let the majority of its 2,600 employees work for months… Continue reading Austerity measures: Opel applies for short-time work for Rüsselsheim