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Supplier group CLEPA achieves new milestone

Feb. 8, 2013 13:35 CET

Powertrain component producer Dana this month became the 100th member of the European suppliers association, CLEPA. Partsmakers are counting on the Brussels-based lobby group to help them cope with tough times in Europe, CEO Jean-Marc Gales said.... Read More »

Mass-market brands race to add high-tech gadgetry

Nov. 23, 2012 06:01 CET

Infotainment and safety features once reserved for luxury cars are now showing up in compact and subcompact models as mass-market automakers increasingly use high-tech features as key selling tools. The problem is that automakers cannot charge extra for these features. With a price war raging throughout Europe, a lot is at stake.... Read More »

Europe troubles seen putting 500,000 auto jobs at risk

Aug. 2, 2012 08:34 CET

Efforts by PSA and Fiat to end losses in Europe could cost more than 500,000 people their jobs as automakers and parts suppliers grapple with the effects of the European sovereign debt crisis. The region's auto industry is set to pare payrolls as auto demand contracts for the fifth straight year.... Read More »

NICK GIBBS

Bo Andersson, Patrick Pelata and other Opel CEO possibilities

12:01 am U.S. ET | July 25, 2012

So who's going to be the next head of GM's troubled Opel/Vauxhall? The list of candidates should include ex-GM procurement boss Bo Andersson, former Renault No. 2 Patrick Pelata and Jean-Marc Gales, who was second in command at PSA.... Read More »

NICK GIBBS