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The French-Italian company's sprawling portfolio reflects its origins in a 2021 merger of Fiat-Chrysler and Peugeot owner PSA

Stellantis faces brands dilemma as it looks for new CEO

As Stellantis chairman John Elkann interviews CEO candidates, deciding how many of the automaker's 14 brands have a viable future is a significant priority.

Business • 24 Feb

Stellantis brands include Peugeot, Fiat, Jeep and Alfa Romeo

Stellantis Q1 revenues fall 12%, forecasts H2

Stellantis said today that its revenue fell 12% in the first quarter, but the Franco-Italian car maker was confident new models would support its growth and profitability in the second half of the year.

Business • 30 Apr 24

Kevin Egan Cars has opened its new 44m showroom in Sligo

Kevin Egan Cars opens new €4m showroom in Sligo

Kevin Egan Cars, the primary dealership in the Northwest of Ireland for Peugeot and Citroen, has launched its new €4m showroom and sales facility in Sligo.

Business • 05 Dec 23

The move comes as the world's fourth largest carmaker seeks to anticipate regulatory changes in the car industry

Stellantis to end contracts with European dealers

Carmaker Stellantis said it will end all current sales and service distribution contracts with European dealers for its 14 brands, with effect from June 2023, with the aim of restructuring its network.

Business • 20 May 21

All other PSA shareholders backed the deal at a second meeting held online

Peugeot shareholders approve merger with Fiat

Shareholders in Peugeot owner PSA gave the green light to the French company's merger with Fiat Chrysler, one of the last steps towards creating the world's fourth largest automaker.

Business • 04 Jan 21

Peugeot maker PSA sticks to margin goal

Peugeot maker PSA Group held on to its margin target despite a fall in profitability in the first half of 2020, and said a recovery in sales had extended into July after the coronavirus pandemic ate into first-half revenues.

Business • 28 Jul 20

The European Commission is investigating whether the deal to create the world's fourth-biggest carmaker would hurt competition in small vans

EU probe into Fiat, Peugoet deal delayed

EU competition regulators have suspended their investigation into Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot maker PSA's proposed merger while waiting for the carmakers to provide requested data.

Business • 22 Jul 20

Peugeot owner PSA has closed plants as governments enforce lockdowns to fight the pandemic, while dealerships are also closed

Peugeot maker PSA says prepared for fall in car demand

PSA has enough funds to cope with a halving in car industry sales this year, the French carmaker said today as it warned of a plunge in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Business • 21 Apr 20

Spread of Covid-19 starting to hit European car industry

Europe's auto industry shuts factories, cuts output

Europe's major car and parts makers rushed to close factories and cut output in Italy and considered sending workers home elsewhere, in the first signs that coronavirus is disrupting the region's struggling automotive industry.

Business • 11 Mar 20

The PSA-FCA merger is aiming for annual cost savings of €3.7 billion by combining technologies and through shared purchasing deals

Fiat Chrysler, PSA agree $50 billion merger deal

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot maker PSA have today struck a binding deal to create the world's fourth biggest carmaker.

Business • 18 Dec 19

Peugeot's CEO Carlos Tavares will be the new CEO of the newly combined company

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot join forces

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner plan to join forces through a 50-50 share swap to create the world's fourth-largest automaker, they said today, triggering a new wave of consolidation in the car industry.

Business • 31 Oct 19

BMW builds just over 15% of Britain's 1.5 million cars

BMW, Peugeot go ahead with UK plant shutdowns

BMW's Mini plant in Britain closed for four weeks from yesterday and Peugeot's Vauxhall car factory shuts for two weeks in moves planned months ago to help the firms deal with any disruption resulting from Brexit, which has since been delayed.

Business • 02 Apr 19

PSA Group's chief executive Carlos Tavares

PSA Group sales hit record on Opel purchase

PSA Group said today that its global sales rose 6.8% to a record 3.88 million cars and vans.

Business • 15 Jan 19

PSA Group chief executive Carlos Tavares

Peugeot surges as Opel hits road to recovery

Peugeot maker PSA Group turned its recently acquired Opel-Vauxhall business sharply back into the black while achieving record first-half profitability at its French car brands.

Business • 24 Jul 18

PSA sales jump 42% on Opel-Vauxhall acquisition

French automaker PSA Group has today posted a 42% increase in first-quarter revenue, lifted by its acquisition of Opel-Vauxhall.

Business • 24 Apr 18

France's PSA's worldwide sales rise 15.4% in 2017

French carmaker and Peugeot-brand owner PSA Groupe has reported a 15.4% rise in its worldwide sales for 2017, echoing a similarly robust performance from its domestic rival Renault

Business • 16 Jan 18

The French carmaker currently builds the Astra model at the Ellesmere Port site

Up to 700 jobs to go in total at Peugeot's UK plant

Around 700 jobs will be lost at Peugeot-maker PSA's Ellesmere Port plant in northern England, including around 400 cuts announced last year.

Business • 08 Jan 18

France's Renault posted a 17.6% increase in group registrations powered by strong demand for its Dacia lineup

Renault and Toyota lead 5.9% European car sales gain

European car sales rose 5.9% in October, according to industry data published today, with Renault and Toyota leading the gains among the big car makers.

Business • 16 Nov 17

PSA Group said its revenues rose 31% to €15 billion in the third quarter from £11.4 billion a year ago

PSA revenue up 31% on Opel acquisition and sales gain

PSA Group said quarterly revenue rose by almost a third, as the Peugeot maker added Opel-Vauxhall sales numbers for the first time and increased deliveries in Europe and a rebounding Latin America.

Business • 25 Oct 17

PSA Grouo, which makes Peugeot cars, said its net income rose 92% to €1.73 billion last year

Peugeot lifts profitability goal on record year

PSA Group has today announced its first dividend in six years and raised its medium-term profitability goal after its full-year profit almost doubled.

Business • 23 Feb 17

The maker of Peugeot, Citroen and DS cars said it is 'exploring a number of strategic initiatives with GM'

French carmaker PSA discusses deal for GM's Opel

PSA Group is holding talks with General Motors about buying its European Opel division, the French carmaker said today.

Business • 14 Feb 17

Peugeot previously needed €7 billion in state-guaranteed refinancing last year

Peugeot approves French state's investment

The board of cash-strapped French carmaker Peugeot has approved a capital tie-up with the French state and China's number two auto manufacturer Dongfeng, a source has told news agency AFP.

Business • 18 Feb 14

Peugeot told to make concessions if it wants aid

France has made it clear it is not prepared to provide aid to struggling carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen unless it makes concessions that could include suspending dividends.

Business • 18 Jul 12

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