Groupe PSA: New PEUGEOT e-EXPERT : THE EXPERT IN ELECTRIC

With the PEUGEOT e-EXPERT, PEUGEOT is increasingly committed to electrifying its models to achieve its ambition of a 100% electrified LCV range by 2021. The PEUGEOT e-EXPERT version will be further confirmation of PEUGEOT LCV’s leadership. Two levels of autonomy (200 km and 300 km WLTP), custom versions: you will be able to choose your… Continue reading Groupe PSA: New PEUGEOT e-EXPERT : THE EXPERT IN ELECTRIC

Fiat Chrysler finds new merger partner in Carlos Tavares

Will PSA’s Carlos Tavares prove to be a better merger partner for Fiat Chrysler than Renault and help create the world’s fourth-largest carmaker? Katie Martin discusses the terms of the proposed mega merger and the characters behind the deal with Peter Campbell, motor industry correspondent, and David Keohane in Paris. Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler finds new merger partner in Carlos Tavares

New Toyota Yaris GR-4 hot hatchback teased

Toyota has issued the first glimpse of its forthcoming Yaris hot hatchback – a homologation special that will be the successor to the current GRMN.  Shown in a teaser – which states there will be a reveal of some type at Rally Australia on 17th November – the car appears to be named Yaris GR-4.… Continue reading New Toyota Yaris GR-4 hot hatchback teased

‘Think of what PSA/FCA can do, not what they can’t’

We’ve kind of been here before (insert Renault where you see PSA), but the news that FCA (think Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Maserati, Abarth, Dodge and others) is joining forces with PSA (Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall/Opel, DS) fills me with huge excitement. Sadly that’s not the case everywhere, with Unite union boss and doom-monger-in-chief Des… Continue reading ‘Think of what PSA/FCA can do, not what they can’t’

Opel/Vauxhall Light Commercial EVs To Mirror Peugeot/Citroën

Two BEV models – Vivaro and Combo – in cargo and passenger versions to be introduced within two years. Opel (with its British subsidiary brand Vauxhall) are going to introduce similar light commercial electric vehicles (and passenger derivatives) as the other PSA Group brands (Peugeot and Citroën), starting next year. At first fire, in 2020,… Continue reading Opel/Vauxhall Light Commercial EVs To Mirror Peugeot/Citroën

Aptoide and Faurecia collaborate to develop and commercialize apps market solutions for the automotive industry

Faurecia, one of the automotive technology companies, and Aptoide, one of the independent Android app stores, announced the creation of a 50/50 joint venture to develop and operate Android App Store solutions for the global automotive market. This joint venture offers OEMs an affordable and secured automotive apps market, available worldwide with adaptable content per… Continue reading Aptoide and Faurecia collaborate to develop and commercialize apps market solutions for the automotive industry

Analysis: The numbers behind the FCA-PSA merger

The FCA-PSA tie-up gathers 15 brands under the same roof The agreed merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the PSA Group will create the world’s fourth-largest car company based on sales. The two European firms last week announced their intention to create a new entity owned 50/50 between the two but led by PSA’s CEO, Carlos Tavares. PSA will… Continue reading Analysis: The numbers behind the FCA-PSA merger

Expect FCA-Peugeot merger plans to be ‘elephant’ in room during UAW talks

CLOSE The proposed merger of Fiat Chrysler and the company that controls the Peugeot brand is expected to have an impact on FCA’s bargaining with the UAW.  (Photo: PSA) The real impact of the expected merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Peugeot will take some time to become clear, but an early test could come… Continue reading Expect FCA-Peugeot merger plans to be ‘elephant’ in room during UAW talks

European factories at risk in Peugeot-Fiat merger

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner PSA’s pledge not to close factories if they merge is likely to come under heavy strain as the combined group would have spare production capacity of almost six million vehicles in a slowing autos market. FILE PHOTO: Logos of Peugeot and Fiat are seen in this illustration… Continue reading European factories at risk in Peugeot-Fiat merger

Citroën To Electrify Its Van Lineup: Jumper, Jumpy and Berlingo

Citroën Jumper and Jumpy BEVs coming in 2020, while the next-generation Berlingo goes electric in 2021. Citroën intends to electrify all its models – passenger and Light Commercial Vehicles by 2025. While the first passenger plug-in models are just around the corner, let’s take a look at the upcoming LCVs (Jumpy, Jumper and New Berlingo… Continue reading Citroën To Electrify Its Van Lineup: Jumper, Jumpy and Berlingo