Renault and PSA 2012 financial results will put turnaround strategies in spotlightFeb. 11, 2013 17:00 CET  The gravity of the French auto industry's crisis will be underlined this week by weak results at PSA/Peugeot-Citroen and Renault, boosting pressure on both for tougher cost-cutting moves.... Read More »
Europe's new tire label rules expected to increase competitionNov. 18, 2012 06:01 CET  Starting this month, car tires in the EU have to bear performance labels. Differentiation is crucial for European tiremakers such Michelin, Continental and Pirelli as low-cost Asian manufacturers step up competition to woo away customers in the region's stagnant market.... Read More »
Q2 ANE/PWC SHAREHOLDER VALUE INDEX Carmakers, suppliers hit by big declines in shareholder valueJuly 25, 2012 06:01 CET  Any hope that this year's robust first-quarter recovery in shareholder value for Europe's automakers and parts suppliers would be extended evaporated in the second quarter. Automakers saw their average value, as measured by the Automotive News Europe/PricewaterhouseCoopers Transaction Services Shareholder Value Index, fall 12.0 percent. This followed an exceptional 27.3 percent gain in Q1. Partsmakers experienced a similar decline, relinquishing 7.... Read More »
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