John Elkann, “By the end of the year the memorandum for the merger of FCA with Psa”

“We are working hard and relations with Peugeot have always been very good. I believe that by the end of the year we will reach the memorandum, even if it remains to be studied how the two families will find themselves in the new society, but it is beyond doubt the willingness on the part… Continue reading John Elkann, “By the end of the year the memorandum for the merger of FCA with Psa”

GM lawsuit won’t torpedo Fiat Chrysler merger with Peugeot: source

MILAN/PARIS (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler’s (FCA) planned $50 billion merger with Peugeot owner PSA Group will not be blown off course by a shock lawsuit against FCA from General Motors, a source close to FCA said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: The logos of car manufacturers Fiat and Peugeot are seen in front of dealerships of… Continue reading GM lawsuit won’t torpedo Fiat Chrysler merger with Peugeot: source

Fiat Chrysler says Peugeot talks progressing despite GM lawsuit

FRANKFURT, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler on Thursday said its talks with Peugeot to create the fourth-largest carmaker are going well, despite a racketeering lawsuit filed by General Motors late on Wednesday, seeking “substantial damages.” GM filed a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler alleging that its rival bribed United Auto Workers (UAW) union officials over… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler says Peugeot talks progressing despite GM lawsuit

GM files racketeering lawsuit against FCA, saying it corrupted labor talks

CLOSE Open warfare broke out between two Detroit automakers Wednesday, with General Motors suing Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, alleging that it cost GM billions of dollars by corrupting labor talks over the past decade. GM also alleged that former FCA boss Sergio Marchionne authorized bribes and conspired with the UAW to “effectively take over GM through… Continue reading GM files racketeering lawsuit against FCA, saying it corrupted labor talks

UPDATE 1-United Auto Workers accuse union president of false accounting

DETROIT (Reuters) – The United Auto Workers (UAW) said on Wednesday it has filed charges under its bylaws against its president, accusing him of “false, misleading and inaccurate expense records” and saying those charges could lead to his removal from his elected office and expulsion from the union. FILE PHOTO: United Auto Workers President Gary… Continue reading UPDATE 1-United Auto Workers accuse union president of false accounting

@Groupe PSA: Groupe PSA: The Trémery Plant in France’s Grand Est Region Is at the Forefront of Groupe PSA’s Energy Transition

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Yann Vincent, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing & Supply Chain for Groupe PSA (Paris:UG) said, “Years ago we made the decision to invest in the energy transition and make our plants more flexible, as illustrated by the Trémery plant. We are very proud of all our plant employees in the Grand Est… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: Groupe PSA: The Trémery Plant in France’s Grand Est Region Is at the Forefront of Groupe PSA’s Energy Transition

UPDATE 1-GM sues FCA, alleging bribery, corruption of union bargaining process

DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) on Wednesday filed a racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCHA.MI) (FCAU.N), alleging that its rival engaged in bribery over many years to corrupt the bargaining process with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union and gain wage and work practices advantages over GM. FILE PHOTO: The GM… Continue reading UPDATE 1-GM sues FCA, alleging bribery, corruption of union bargaining process

Rallying: Citroen leaves world championship as Ogier exits

(Reuters) – Citroen is leaving the world rally championship with immediate effect after six-times world champion Sebastien Ogier announced his departure from the team, the French manufacturer said on Wednesday. Citroen Racing said it had made the decision “due to the absence of a first-class driver available for (the) 2020 season” but commercial factors were… Continue reading Rallying: Citroen leaves world championship as Ogier exits

PSA’s small car platforms should be favored in FCA merger: executive

FILE PHOTO: The logos of car manufacturers Fiat and Peugeot are seen in front of dealerships of the companies in Saint-Nazaire, France, November 8, 2019. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo MILAN (Reuters) – Small car platforms developed by France’s Peugeot should be favored if plans to merge PSA (PEUP.PA) and FiatChrysler (FCHA.MI) go ahead, PSA executive Gaetano… Continue reading PSA’s small car platforms should be favored in FCA merger: executive

Pentagon acquires Sytner’s Seat dealership in Huddersfield

Pentagon Motor Group has continued its 2019 car dealer network expansion by completing the acquisition of Sytner Group’s Seat UK franchised location in Huddersfield. The AM100 retail group, which was acquired by the vehicle division of Imperial Holdings SA, the Motus Corporation, back in August 2017, has followed its addition of three Ford sites, a Vauxhall dealership and… Continue reading Pentagon acquires Sytner’s Seat dealership in Huddersfield