Alfa Romeo, founded in Milan in 1910 and a Fiat subsidiary since 1986, is particularly famous for its motorsport successes and design classics of the past. The economic present is rather dreary, and recent attempts at revival are unsuccessful. Two years ago, just 120,000 Alfas were sold, in 2019, according to industry observers, it should… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Rüsselsheim am Main: Opel should sell according to Groupe PSA headquarters 000053
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German Manager Magazin: According to Ferdinand Dudenhöffer, Volkswagen produces too expensive000054
The very different results of the Car maker In the first half of the year, industry expert Ferdinand Dudenhöffer “revealed hidden problems”. The car sales of the Volkswagen-Group was down 28 percent, from Toyotabuckled by 29 percent. But Volkswagen lost 415 euros per car, while Toyota 533 euros and the French Opel-Mother PPEeven made 707… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: According to Ferdinand Dudenhöffer, Volkswagen produces too expensive000054
@FCA: Statement: Powertrain Control Module Software 20200821
August 21, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 58,016 vehicles in the U.S. to update certain powertrain software that will help prevent engine stall. An FCA investigation discovered the tone wheel in a small percentage of engines may, over time, lose magnetic material. Should this occur, it may… Continue reading @FCA: Statement: Powertrain Control Module Software 20200821
Harley’s activist investor backs business reboot strategy
CHICAGO (Reuters) – An activist investor who shook up Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG.N) earlier this year said he is impressed with the changes initiated by new Chief Executive Jochen Zeitz to turn around the 117-year-old motorcycle company. FILE PHOTO: A Harley Davidson logo is displayed above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after… Continue reading Harley’s activist investor backs business reboot strategy
German FAZ: Why the PSA deal is so attractive for the Fiat heirs000073
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@Ferrari: Ferrari signs the 2021-2025 Concorde Agreement
Maranello (Italy), 18 August 2020 – Ferrari N.V. (NYSE/MTA: RACE) announces that Ferrari S.p.A. has signed today the two agreements that will govern the Scuderia’s participation in the FIA Formula One World Championship over the five year period from 2021 to 2025. The agreement, which was signed with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (“FIA”) and… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari signs the 2021-2025 Concorde Agreement
Ferrari signs the 2021-2025 Concorde Agreement
Maranello (Italy), 18 August 2020 – Ferrari N.V. (NYSE/MTA: RACE) announces that Ferrari S.p.A. has signed today the two agreements that will govern the Scuderia’s participation in the FIA Formula One World Championship over the five year period from 2021 to 2025.The agreement, which was signed with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (“FIA”) and Formula… Continue reading Ferrari signs the 2021-2025 Concorde Agreement
Manley and friend Tavares kept alive FCA-PSA merger talks – Automotive News Europe
November 04, 2019 05:04 AM Manley: Relationships sped progress. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Mike Manley made three trips across the Atlantic Ocean recently — one to Frankfurt, two to Paris — with a scrapped merger with Renault still fresh in his memory. On the other end of those excursions, according to a person familiar with… Continue reading Manley and friend Tavares kept alive FCA-PSA merger talks – Automotive News Europe
Hyundai Motor America Names Fred DePerez Vice President of Product Line Management and Sales Planning
Hyundai’s Product Line Management group focuses on ways to improve performance by analyzing target customers, segment dynamics and the dealer’s engagement level of each Hyundai vehicle. Sales Planning analyzes industry-wide trends and identifies national and regional growth opportunities for Hyundai. Retail Operations manages Hyundai’s national incentive spending, certified pre-owned programs and sales planning activities. DePerez… Continue reading Hyundai Motor America Names Fred DePerez Vice President of Product Line Management and Sales Planning
Fiat Chrysler drops provocative hints about the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Jeep is prepping its fans for something grand. It’s no secret that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is reviving the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Now we apparently know that details are coming soon. On Friday, the company posted two images on its corporate website. One is a start button from inside a vehicle and another features the letters,… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler drops provocative hints about the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer