The strange logic behind an Opel sale

General Motors wants to sell its European subsidiary Opel to Peugeot. With such a deal, the corporations would provide a big surprise. What could be behind the deal? Opel headquarters in Rüsselsheim Tuesday, 14.02.2017 18:22 clock Little time? At the end of the text there is a summary. Well, they’re getting together. The negotiators of… Continue reading The strange logic behind an Opel sale

“The situation is dramatic”

The PSA Group gives the new subsidiary Opel three years, then the Rüsselsheim must write black numbers. For the workforce this means: It will shrink – even without dismissals. PSA boss Carlos Tavares Opel boss Michael Lohscheller Thursday, 09.11.2017 19:38 clock Little time? At the end of the text there is a summary. The tension… Continue reading “The situation is dramatic”

EU authorizes Opel takeover by PSA

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Opel by Peugeot. After a detailed examination, the authority claims to have no competition concerns, conditions will not exist. Peugeot Opel cars in front of a dealership Wednesday, 05.07.2017 5:32 pm The EU Commission has approved the takeover of the German car manufacturer Opel by the French… Continue reading EU authorizes Opel takeover by PSA

Opel is now part of the PSA Group

The sale of Opel to the French carmaker PSA is completed: Since Tuesday, the Rüsselsheim car maker is part of the PSA Group. The employees will have to adjust to a horse cure. Factory premises of Opel in Rüsselsheim Tuesday, 01.08.2017 09:23 clock The carmaker Opel is now part of the French PSA Group, The… Continue reading Opel is now part of the PSA Group

Peugeot boss wants to talk with Merkel about Opel

The possible sale of Opel to Peugeot is met with skepticism by the German government and trade unions. Peugeot boss Tavares wants to advertise personally for the project. Mary Barra, boss of the former owner General Motors, has already traveled to Germany. PSA boss Carlos Tavares Wednesday, 15.02.2017 11:05 clock The Peugeot parent PSA is… Continue reading Peugeot boss wants to talk with Merkel about Opel

Opel plans conversion to pure electric brand

The car manufacturer Opel has been inaugurated very late in the sales talks of GM and Peugeot, according to manager magazin information. The GM daughter has an alternative plan in the drawer. Opel boss Karl Thomas Neumann in Ampera-e. Wednesday, 15.02.2017 13:20 The board of the car manufacturer Opel is from the Acquisition negotiations with… Continue reading Opel plans conversion to pure electric brand

PSA boss Tavares wants to trim Opel on profits

In the middle of the talks about an Opel purchase, the French auto giant PSA is setting its margin targets high. CEO Tavares now wants to help the loss-making German manufacturer on its feet. The bar is high. PSA boss Carlos Tavares Thursday, 23.02.2017 10:04 The French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroën is facing a possible… Continue reading PSA boss Tavares wants to trim Opel on profits

Opel presents restructuring plan – without notice

Three months after the takeover by the French PSA group Opel has presented a reorganization concept: The car maker wants to renounce terminations and plant closures. Opel factory premises in Rüsselsheim Thursday, 09.11.2017 10:28 At its restart, the automaker wants Opel get by without operational redundancies and plant closures. Wage costs are to be reduced… Continue reading Opel presents restructuring plan – without notice

BMW announces record profit for 2016

In terms of sales and profits, BMW achieved record figures last year. However, the core business was weaker for the Group. BMW headquarters in Munich Thursday, 09.03.2017 13:35 clock BMW achieved a record profit last year. The bottom line was the car maker 6.9 billion euros, or eight percent more than last year. This was… Continue reading BMW announces record profit for 2016

Panasonic to Showcase Its Power Device Products at APEC 2017 in the United States

Tampa, FL, U.S. – Panasonic Corporation will showcase its power device products at APEC 2017 (Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition 2017), which will be held in Tampa, Florida, USA, March 27 to 29, 2017. At the APEC 2017 Panasonic booth, advanced power management solutions for automotive and industrial applications will be introduced. Panasonic will… Continue reading Panasonic to Showcase Its Power Device Products at APEC 2017 in the United States