New UK car registrations fell 4.4% in September from a year earlier, according to the motor industry. That made it the worst September this century in what is normally the industry’s second most important month. There were just 328,041 new registrations in the month, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The car… Continue reading Worst September for UK car sales this century
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@Groupe PSA: PR The new PEUGEOT 208 still the best-selling vehicle in France000365
In September 2020, PEUGEOT continues to post an exceptional performance over the month and is the leading manufacturer in the passenger car market with a gain of 1.7 points in market share compared with 2019. This is the best growth among French manufacturers with an increase of nearly 6.7%, in a market that has fallen… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR The new PEUGEOT 208 still the best-selling vehicle in France000365
@Groupe PSA: PR Very Special Anniversary: 30 Years Opel from Eisenach000364
Start in 1990: Opel Vectra A first model produced in Eisenach German unity: Major investments in the site Good utilization: Sustainable future thanks to production of Opel Grandland X Remarkable figure: More than 3.5 million vehicles produced in Eisenach until today Eisenach/Rüsselsheim. 30 years of German reunification and 30 years of Opel from Eisenach –… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Very Special Anniversary: 30 Years Opel from Eisenach000364
@Groupe PSA: PR Groupe PSA equips all its sites with electrical terminals000364
The Group’s objective is to provide its employees with access to a charging infrastructure at all of its European sites Nearly 500 charging stations will be implemented in 49 Group sites, in 12 countries The implementation and management of the terminals will be provided by the Group’s two partners for this project: Izivia and… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Groupe PSA equips all its sites with electrical terminals000364
Tesla Autopilot scores low for driver engagement in European safety rating
By Tina Bellon 2 Min Read Slideshow ( 2 images ) (Reuters) – Tesla Inc’s Autopilot has ranked sixth in 10 driver assistance systems evaluated in a European safety assessment, scoring low on its ability to keep drivers engaged. The Tesla Model 3’s Autopilot scored just 36 when assessed on its ability to maintain a… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot scores low for driver engagement in European safety rating
UK carmakers face higher tariffs as EU rejects component plea
British car manufacturers could face higher export tariffs with or without a Brexit deal after the EU rejected an argument that components from Japan used on UK assembly lines should be considered British. The car industry has maintained that parts for cars, vans and trucks that have been sourced in non-EU countries should be deemed… Continue reading UK carmakers face higher tariffs as EU rejects component plea
FCA CEO Mike Manley will not be on Stellantis board after merger with PSA
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and merger partner Groupe PSA on Tuesday named the 11 members to their combined board as Stellantis, and FCA CEO Mike Manley was not among them. Despite the merger’s 50-50 stock split, Paris-based PSA is naming six of the board members compared to FCA’s five. All are subject to shareholder approval. Only two current… Continue reading FCA CEO Mike Manley will not be on Stellantis board after merger with PSA
UK Automotive launches Safe Harbour scheme to secure supply chain and save jobs
SMMT launches Safe Harbour Scheme to prevent insolvencies and save jobs across auto sector as it grapples with devastating effects of the coronavirus crisis. Industry initiative allows multiple companies to come together to support critical suppliers without falling foul of anti-competition rules. Scheme to help preserve UK’s automotive manufacturing capability and capacity and prevent further… Continue reading UK Automotive launches Safe Harbour scheme to secure supply chain and save jobs
At the PSA plant in Sochaux, 250 temporary workers will be recruited, production is back to its pre-Covid-19 level
The PSA plant in Sochaux (Doubs) will recruit 250 temporary workers to reconstitute its weekend work team in November and thus bring its production back to its level before the coronavirus epidemic, management announced on Tuesday, September 29. “A VSD team (Friday-Saturday-Sunday) will be recreated at the beginning of November”, announced the management of the… Continue reading At the PSA plant in Sochaux, 250 temporary workers will be recruited, production is back to its pre-Covid-19 level
@Groupe PSA: PR Smooth Operator: Opel Astra with Efficient Stepless Transmission000349
Almost infinite: variety of gear ratios optimises efficiency at all engine speeds High comfort: Astra’s stepless transmission delivers imperceptible gear shifts Perfect match: optimum balance of refinement and responsiveness Up to 21 per cent lower CO2: most efficient Opel Astra of all time Rüsselsheim. With the launch of the new Astra, Opel took the car… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Smooth Operator: Opel Astra with Efficient Stepless Transmission000349