UPDATE 2-Mazda sees 30% FY profit drop on strong yen, weak sales in U.S., China

TOKYO (Reuters) – Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T) cut its annual profit forecast by nearly half on Friday as the Japanese automaker expects a strong yen and falling cars sales in the United States and China, its biggest markets, to drive earnings to a seven-year low. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Mazda Motor Corp. is displayed… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Mazda sees 30% FY profit drop on strong yen, weak sales in U.S., China

Peugeot’s boss, Carlos Tavares, plans a merger with Fiat Chrysler – The Economist

IN 2013 TWO Carloses sat atop the Renault-Nissan alliance. One was Carlos Ghosn, the Brazilian-born architect of the Franco-Japanese carmaking colossus. His protégé was Carlos Tavares, the Portuguese chief operating officer of Renault, who made sure that good cars rolled off the production line. But Mr Tavares, an engineer and racing driver, was not content… Continue reading Peugeot’s boss, Carlos Tavares, plans a merger with Fiat Chrysler – The Economist

BorgWarner Announces Divestiture of BorgWarner Morse TEC LLC to Enstar

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Oct. 30, 2019 – BorgWarner today announced that it has divested BorgWarner Morse TEC LLC (“Morse TEC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company that holds asbestos and certain other liabilities, to Enstar Holdings (US) LLC, a subsidiary of Enstar Group Limited. In connection with the closing, BorgWarner contributed approximately $172 million in… Continue reading BorgWarner Announces Divestiture of BorgWarner Morse TEC LLC to Enstar

Gestamp recorded revenues of €6,572m for the first nine months of 201931.10.2019Gestamp, the multinational company specialized in the design, developm…

Gestamp, the multinational company specialized in the design, development and manufacture of highly engineered metal components for the automotive industry, presented its results today for the first nine months of 2019 with revenues reaching €6,572m. Gestamp outperformed the auto production market during 9M 2019 with a 6.8% growth rate in revenues (7.0% at constant FX)… Continue reading Gestamp recorded revenues of €6,572m for the first nine months of 201931.10.2019Gestamp, the multinational company specialized in the design, developm…

UPDATE 1-European labour unions fret about jobs in Fiat Chrysler-PSA deal

(Adds comments from French, Italian unions) PARIS/MILAN, Oct 31 (Reuters) – European labour unions have called on Peugeot owner PSA and Fiat Chrysler to avoid job cuts and factory closures as the two major carmakers prepare to tie the knot, underscoring worries about the $50 billion deal as the regional economy falters. As PSA and… Continue reading UPDATE 1-European labour unions fret about jobs in Fiat Chrysler-PSA deal

BorgWarner Reports Third Quarter 2019 U.S. GAAP Net Earnings Of $0.94 Per Diluted Share, Or $0.96 Per Diluted Share Excluding Non-Comparable Items

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) today reported third quarter results. Third Quarter Highlights: U.S. GAAP net sales of $2,492 million, up 0.6% compared with third quarter 2018. Excluding the impact of foreign currencies and the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures, net sales were up 4.5% compared with… Continue reading BorgWarner Reports Third Quarter 2019 U.S. GAAP Net Earnings Of $0.94 Per Diluted Share, Or $0.96 Per Diluted Share Excluding Non-Comparable Items

Delphi Technologies reports third quarter results, announces cost reduction plan to accelerate profitable growth

LONDON, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Delphi Technologies PLC (NYSE: DLPH) (“Delphi Technologies” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for its third quarter 2019. Q3 2019 results Revenue Operating Income Operating Income Margin Net Income per Share – Diluted Cash From Operations GAAP $1.0 B $45 M 4.4% $0.16 $59 M vs. Q3 2018 (11)%… Continue reading Delphi Technologies reports third quarter results, announces cost reduction plan to accelerate profitable growth

AUDI AG: Robust figures for the third quarter

In a challenging second half of the year, the Audi Group stabilized its deliveries and posted robust figures for the third quarter. Adjusted for the effects of deconsolidating the multi-brand importers, revenue was higher than in the prior-year period. Operating profit reflects the decrease in deliveries and ongoing high upfront expenditure for the future. Cash… Continue reading AUDI AG: Robust figures for the third quarter

UPDATE 2-Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot plan to create world’s No.4 carmaker

MILAN/PARIS (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) and Peugeot owner PSA (PEUP.PA) plan to join forces through a 50-50 share swap to create the world’s fourth-largest automaker, they said on Thursday, triggering a new wave of consolidation in the car industry. Logos of Peugeot and Fiat are seen in this illustration picture taken October 30, 2019.… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot plan to create world’s No.4 carmaker

Groupe PSA and FCA plan to join forces to build a world leader for a new era in sustainable mobility

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France and LONDON, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The combination would create the 4th largest global OEM in terms of annual unit sales (8.7m vehicles) At its inception, the combined company would realize among the highest margins in the markets where it would operate, based on FCA’s strength in North America and Latin America and… Continue reading Groupe PSA and FCA plan to join forces to build a world leader for a new era in sustainable mobility