Renault: record sales thanks to Lada and Asia

It is not only in France that Renault has a good year 2017. Internationally, the sales of the French manufacturer have also the wind in the back with an increase, all regions, of 8.5%, to 3.76 million vehicles sold. Asia-Pacific and Eurasia The brand at Losange is boosted by two sectors in particular: first Asia-Pacific,… Continue reading Renault: record sales thanks to Lada and Asia

Car sales return to Russia after four years of diving

Dealers are breathing again in Russia. The local automotive market, still led by Lada, a subsidiary of Renault, recorded last year a volume of 1.59 million new registered vehicles, an increase of 11.9% compared to 2016. Phenomenon attributable in particular to the bottom current level of inflation and the stability of the ruble, which gives… Continue reading Car sales return to Russia after four years of diving

JCB Group acquires Hidsons to expand with new franchise partners

JCB Group has added Kia, Citroen, Mitsubishi and SsangYong to its list of franchise partners with the acquisition of the family-owned Hidsons Group. The acquisition of the £45 million turnover (2016) Hidsons Group’s operation in North Kent was hailed as “a perfect fit, both culturally and geographically” and add a further six dealerships to the group… Continue reading JCB Group acquires Hidsons to expand with new franchise partners

Albéric Chopelin Appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

With effect from February 1st 2018, Albéric Chopelin is appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Groupe PSA. He will report to Carlos Tavares, Chairman of the Managing Board. The Group Sales & Marketing Office was created in January 2015, with objective to overhaul Sales and Commercial efficiency across the globe, reap synergetic… Continue reading Albéric Chopelin Appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

CES 2018: Koolicar wants to simplify carsharing thanks to augmented reality

Present in Las Vegas alongside his partner and PSA shareholder, Koolicar takes advantage of CES to show that he wants to reinvent mobility. The startups French car-sharing expert has unveiled an augmented reality feature that will be tested this year, Koolicar Go. “A little nod to Pokémon Go,” laughs the founder of the car rental… Continue reading CES 2018: Koolicar wants to simplify carsharing thanks to augmented reality

Groupe PSA: Meeting between Management and the Unions

•    Groupe PSA’s management and the unions discussed the nature of the measures to be implemented under the 2018 DAEC•    The 2018 DAEC will be in line with the measures provided under the New Momentum for Growth performance agreement covering the period 2017 – 2019 The New Momentum for Growth agreementt, signed in July 2016… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Meeting between Management and the Unions

Groupe PSA: Meeting between Management and the Unions to Negotiate the 2018 Jobs and Skills Alignment System (DAEC)

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): The New Momentum for Growth agreement, signed in July 2016 with five trade unions representing 80% of employees, aims to reconcile the performance objectives of Groupe PSA’s France-based operations with the protection of employees’ best interests. As part of the agreement, the Group defined and set up a responsible… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Meeting between Management and the Unions to Negotiate the 2018 Jobs and Skills Alignment System (DAEC)

PSA targets 1,300 collective collective breaks in 2018

The PSA Human Resources Department has taken the tool to the test. The automaker projects at least 1,250 collective collective breaks in France for the year 2018, as part of its secure external mobility devices and professional transition passport. At these departures “RCC” must be added 900 senior leaves. In total, PSA intends to obtain… Continue reading PSA targets 1,300 collective collective breaks in 2018

Webycar reaches a turnover of 3.7 million in Spain after 6 months and 300 cars sold

Posted 09/01/2018 11: 40: 20CET Improve your forecast and expect to market 750 vehicles in 2018 MADRID, 9 Jan. (EUROPA PRESS) – The ‘online’ platform of car sales Quadis, Webycar, reached a turnover of 3.7 million euros since its launch in Spain in July 2017 and after selling more than 300 vehicles both used and… Continue reading Webycar reaches a turnover of 3.7 million in Spain after 6 months and 300 cars sold

Short-time work for 6 months: Opel presses with all means against dismissals

09/01/2018 Short-time work for 6 months Opel is using all means against dismissals REUTERS Opel in Rüsselsheim: At the headquarters, the administration and development of short-time work is affected Fewer temporary workers, earlier retirement and from now six months short-time working – Opel tries everything to avoid redundancies. In the UK, on ​​the other hand,… Continue reading Short-time work for 6 months: Opel presses with all means against dismissals