Volkswagen suffering in France

Annoying exception. Volkswagen is the only major car brand to have suffered a decline in sales last year in France. The German manufacturer sold 139,360 vehicles in 2017, 2.7% less than in 2016. In January, VW even saw its volumes unscrew by 18%, and Dacia take fourth place in the market behind Peugeot, Renault and… Continue reading Volkswagen suffering in France

GM, South Korea Set for Standoff After Automaker Threatens Exit

General Motors Co. and South Korean authorities are set for a standoff after the automaker announced a plan to shut one factory and threatened to leave the country entirely if concessions aren’t made to stem mounting losses. South Korean officials will hold talks with GM about ways to keep the carmaker’s operations open, the finance ministry… Continue reading GM, South Korea Set for Standoff After Automaker Threatens Exit

PSA will create a fourth shift in Vigo to launch the new models of Peugeot, Citroën and Opel / Vauxhall

Published 2/13/2018 11:39:42 CET MADRID, 13 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The PSA Group plans to start up a fourth work shift in its Vigo plant in the coming months and a third in the center of Mangualde (Portugal), in order to respond to the commercial demand of the new ‘ludospace’ models of the Peugeot, Citroën… Continue reading PSA will create a fourth shift in Vigo to launch the new models of Peugeot, Citroën and Opel / Vauxhall

Creator of the Leisure Activity Vehicle (LAV) Segment, Groupe PSA is Launching a New Generation of Vehicles for Its Peugeot, Citroën and Opel/Vauxhall Brands

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Forerunner and historical leader of the leisure activity vehicle (LAV) segment in Europe, Groupe PSA (Paris:UG) intends to consolidate its leadership by giving its line-up a new dimension with three latest-generation models designed for very different brand environments. The new line-up stems from a single development programme aimed at increasing the… Continue reading Creator of the Leisure Activity Vehicle (LAV) Segment, Groupe PSA is Launching a New Generation of Vehicles for Its Peugeot, Citroën and Opel/Vauxhall Brands

PSA and Opel make common van

This is undoubtedly the first episode of a long Franco-German series. PSA will launch this year the production of stamped vans Peugeot, Citroën, Opel or Vauxhall. The new versions of the Partner, Berlingot and Combo will be assembled from the second half of the year in Vigo, Spain, and Mangualde, Portugal – two newly renovated… Continue reading PSA and Opel make common van

Faurecia Clean Mobility Renames R&D Center in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ind., Feb. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Faurecia Clean Mobility (FCM) has changed the name of its Columbus Tech Center to Clean Mobility Crossroads. This rebranding is a continuation of Faurecia’s focus on Smart Life On Board and Sustainable Mobility. The new name was unveiled during a celebration event held both in Columbus, Indiana, and live… Continue reading Faurecia Clean Mobility Renames R&D Center in Columbus

Autonomous cars: tests on open road are multiplying in France

In recent days, some users of the A13 were overtaken by a strange vehicle: a futuristic “look” never seen, but above all, a driver sprawled in his seat, sometimes even wearing a virtual reality helmet! No need to panic, however. This is a autonomous vehicle test carried out by Renault with its Symbioz Demo car… Continue reading Autonomous cars: tests on open road are multiplying in France

Automotive: CO2 emissions rise again in France

Reverse. CO2 emissions from new cars registered in France went up again last year, a first since 1995. In 2017, the average was 111 grams of carbon dioxide emitted per kilometer and per vehicle, against 110 grams in 2016, according to data compiled by AAA Data. The biggest emitter is General Motors, with 270 grams.… Continue reading Automotive: CO2 emissions rise again in France

Inside Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works

Hidden away on an industrial estate on the site of the old Peugeot factory in Ryton, Coventry, sits another great automotive name – but it’s one that has made an even bigger impact on UK motoring history. Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works has many roles, including contributing to the brand’s bottom line. Auto Express was… Continue reading Inside Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works

Koolicar leaves for the West Indies

The car rental service between individuals will announce this February 12, 2018 the launch of its offer to Guadeloupe and Martinique. An unprecedented expansion in the sector. What better than a presentation of KoolicarGo under the snow to slip this information: Koolicar will establish in the French West Indies. More specifically, the rental service between… Continue reading Koolicar leaves for the West Indies