Vauxhall factory could close if deal not reached on electric car production
The owners of Vauxhall are reviewing options for the Ellesmere Port car factory, including closing the site if a deal cannot be reached with the Government.
Announcement on future of Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant expected
Workers at Vauxhall’s UK car factory are waiting for news about the future of the plant, with an announcement expected later on Thursday.
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PSA-FCA merger set for EU approval
Groupe PSA (PSA) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) are reportedly set to win EU approval for their merger and create ‘Stellantis’.
PSA launches Eurorepar Reliance tyre range
Groupe PSA UK has added a new family of tyres to its Eurorepar programme, giving motorists a wider choice of quality tyres to choose from when visiting retailers.
Groupe PSA strengthens its electric offensive with a new eVMP platform
PSA Group has unveiled new plans for an electric car platform for larger vehicles.
Groupe PSA and FCA merger will be called Stellantis
Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have revealed that the corporate name of their new merger will be #STELLANTIS
Groupe PSA introduces Distrigo Relay in the UK for improved parts distribution and service
Groupe PSA is extending its Distrigo multi-brand spare parts distribution service with a secondary network, Distrigo Relay, to offer greater parts support to its UK trade businesses and partners.
(more…)Vauxhall Ellesmere Port plant will remain shut until at least September
Vauxhall has confirmed its Ellesmere Port site will not reopen until September.
EU Antitrust Regulators Concerned About FCA-PSA Merger
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and France’s PSA Group announced last October intentions to combine the automakers into one massive conglomerate, and since then, it’s been smooth sailing through the regulatory process — until now.
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Opel Will Build New DS Model In Germany From 2021
Opel will build a new DS premium compact model at its main plant in Rüsselsheim, Germany, bringing the total number of models built there to three.
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EU Regulators Looking To Clear FCA-PSA Merger By June 17
Antitrust regulators in the European Union will make a determination on June 17 whether or not to clear the $50 billion merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group, Reuters reports.
Vauxhall to introduce new safety measures when UK factories re-open
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 health crisis, Groupe PSA’s priority has been to protect its employees and preserve the company’s long-term future.
(more…)PSA Moves Ellesmere Port To Four-Day Working week
PSA has announced it will shift its plant in Ellesmere Port to a four-day workweek starting on March 23.
FCA And PSA Boards Sign Off On $50 Billion Merger
The boards of PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have each approved a binding agreement for a $50 billion merger, Reuters reports.
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FCA-PSA Merger Could Put European Factories In Danger
Despite Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group saying that their merger will not affect any manufacturing facilities, a report surfaced saying that factories in Europe are likely to come under heavy strain.
(more…)Fiat Chrysler confirms merger talks with PSA group
Italian-American firm Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has confirmed that it is in talks with French rival PSA – which owns Vauxhall – over a tie-up to create one of the world’s biggest carmaker.
Production of new Corsa Starts in Zaragoza
The sixth generation of the Corsa is now rolling off the production line at the Spanish Groupe PSA plant in Zaragoza
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New EURO 6 emission standard: All Vauxhall’s passenger cars are certified
All Vauxhall passenger cars are approved under the new EURO 6 emission standard effective on 1 September 2019 “EURO 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC”
2020 Insignia Spied testing at the Nürburgring
After unveiling the slightly refreshed Astra earlier this year, Vauxhall is back testing the face lifted Insignia. This time around, two prototypes a saloon and a estate, are spied lapping the Nurburgring track in Germany.
Next generation Astra will be built in Germany
After the signature of an agreement with the works council and the IG Metall and as mentioned in the PACE! plan, Groupe PSA will invest in the Rüsselsheim plant and create the sustainability of the site with the production of the next generation Opel Astra as of 2021.
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