/C O R R E C T I O N -- Nissan North America, Inc./Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 1:49PMNissan Alliance Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership With City of Houston, issued 05-Feb-2010 by Nissan North America, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the Mayor of Houston's full name should have been included in the sixth paragraph, first sentence.
Toyota Has Less To Lose In EuropeFriday, February 5, 2010 @ 1:48PMToyota never enjoyed same level of success in Europe as the United States, largely because the European market is still dominated by many national manufacturers.
Renault-Nissan Alliance Forms Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership With City of HoustonFriday, February 5, 2010 @ 1:30PMThe Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan is entering into an agreement with the City of Houston to advance zero-emission mobility in the city by promoting the development of an electric-vehicle charging network and policies to support widespread adoptions of electric cars.
European open: Shares turn negativeThursday, February 4, 2010 @ 3:29AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Europe’s main markets turned negative in early dealings as investors are looking for direction on a relatively busy day on the company news front.
Pope urges automaker Fiat to keep jobs in ItalyThursday, February 4, 2010 @ 3:18AMRome -- These days, it seems beleaguered Italian automaking could use a little divine intervention. After car giant Fiat announced plans to shut auto production at its Sicilian plant, Pope Benedict XVI waded into worldly matters to urge the company to keep the jobs in Italy.
Pope backs workers as Fiat plans to close plantThursday, February 4, 2010 @ 2:06AMAfter car giant Fiat announced plans to shut auto production at its Sicilian plant, Pope Benedict XVI waded into worldly matters to urge the company to keep the jobs in Italy.
Pope scolds Fiat for plant closureThursday, February 4, 2010 @ 12:17AMRome -- These days, it seems beleaguered Italian automaking could use a little divine intervention. After car giant Fiat SpA announced plans to shut auto production at its Sicilian plant, Pope Benedict XVI waded into worldly matters to urge the company to keep the jobs in Italy.
Pope Condemns Fiat For Plant ClosureWednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 1:49PMAfter Fiat announced plans to shut auto production at its Sicilian plant, Pope Benedict XVI urged the company to keep the jobs in Italy.
De la Rosa ends F1 test return with sore neckTuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 1:09AMAfter a seven year hiatus as a fully-fledged race driver, Pedro de la Rosa ended Monday at Valencia with a sore neck. Since 2003, the nearly 39-year-old Spaniard has been McLaren's test and reserve driver, which in recent times has not involved very much actual driving.
Total Delays Dunkirk Refinery Decision Amid Pressure Over JobsMonday, February 1, 2010 @ 12:24PMFeb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Total SA , France’s biggest oil company, delayed a decision on permanently halting refining operations at a plant near Dunkirk as the government calls on management to keep jobs and protect the region’s economy.
UNDER-PRESSURE TOTAL POSTPONES DECISION ON REFINERYMonday, February 1, 2010 @ 9:45AM=3D(PICTURE)=3D ATTENTION - UPDATES with protest /// PARIS, Feb 1, 2010 (AFP) - French oil giant Total on Monday postponed adecision on the future of its refinery in northern France after coming under pressure from the government to save hundreds of jobs at the plant.
French Stocks: Etam, Ipsen, Renault, Saft, Vallourec, VivendiMonday, February 1, 2010 @ 7:01AMFeb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- France’s CAC 40 Index declined 13.26, or 0.4 percent, to 3,726.20 as of 1:05 p.m. in Paris. The SBF 120 Index dropped 0.3 percent to 2,731.57.
European open: Shares slip againMonday, February 1, 2010 @ 3:29AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Europe’s leading exchanges started February in the red with banks coming under pressure in early dealings. In the banking sector, BNP Paribas , Societe Generale and UBS are among the worst performers.
Europe Markets: Europe shakes off early losses to end higherMonday, February 1, 2010 @ 3:00AMEuropean shares shake off early losses to edge higher in the first session in February, helped by gain for airline Ryanair and bid speculation for utilities.
Petrov the first Russian F1 driverSunday, January 31, 2010 @ 7:38PMVitaly Petrov will become Russia's first Formula One driver after being named in the Renault team for the 2010 season.
On the road: Dodge Journey 2.0 CRD RT AutoSaturday, January 30, 2010 @ 3:22AMOverweight and over here – not one for the veggie jogger, then The last time I drove a Dodge was on holiday in France last year. It was the usual arrangement. You order a Renault Espace online and then you get what you're given at the airport. And what we were given was a Dodge Caravan , a real tanker of machine that was roughly 3mm narrower than the car park exit. I'm not sure my feelings ...
Neil Winton: Europe needs some U.S. medicine to cut costs, overcapacityFriday, January 29, 2010 @ 12:28AMAs the North American International Auto Show disappears in the rear view mirror, Americans can look forward to some progress in the automotive industry. But for bloated European manufacturers, problems loom large as crucial reform is thwarted by government interference. And as sales crater in 2010, expect a vicious price war to engulf most remaining profits.
Size down, fun upThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 10:08PMToyota's latest concept points to another dedicated hybrid for the younger masses.
French Stocks: ADP, Alcatel, EADS, Lagardere, Renault, STMicroThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 10:32AMJan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- France’s CAC 40 Index rose for a second day this week, adding 12.96, or 0.3 percent, to 3,772.76 as of 1:06 p.m. in Paris. The SBF 120 Index added 0.4 percent today.
Volvo subsidiary launches Renault MasterThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 4:19AMThe new generation vehicle will be sold through Renault Trucks' dealer network in Europe. According to the company, the market launch will begin in European markets from April 2010 onwards.
French Stocks: Delachaux, EADS, Lagardere, M6, Renault, STMicroThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 3:51AMJan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- France’s CAC 40 Index rose for a second day this week, adding 39.49, or 1.1 percent, to 3,799.29 as of 9:55 a.m. in Paris. The SBF 120 Index also added 1.1 percent today.
Renault choose Petrov to race, Tung to be reserveThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 1:09AMRenault has reportedly selected Vitaly Petrov to be Robert Kubica's teammate in 2010, while Ho-Pin Tung will be the reserve driver. France's Auto Hebdo said Russian GP2 driver Petrov's deal will be unveiled at the launch of the R30 at Valencia on Sunday.
European close: Stocks resume slideWednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 11:59AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - After yesterday’s rally, European markets were on the back foot again today as fears grew over how the global economy will look once governments start to withdraw economic stimuli, while doubts about the future of the European single currency also hit sentiment.
Renault Launches RENAULT TV - Watch it LIVE Right HereWednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 8:17AMLONDON - January 27, 2010: Tomorrow, January 28th, Renault is officially launching its own television channel in France on channel 349 on Canalsat and in the UK on Sky Guide 883. However a LIVE preview of the channel, in both English and French is available to watch today.
French Stocks: Arcelor, Credit Agricole, Lafarge, VallourecWednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 5:35AMJan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- France’s CAC 40 Index dropped 39, or 1 percent, to 3,768.04 at 12:03 p.m. in Paris. The SBF 120 Index fell 0.9 percent. Shares of companies that depend on economic growth led declines on mounting concern that China and the U.S. will step up plans to unwind stimulus measures.
French Stocks: Arcelor, Credit Agricole, Renault, VallourecWednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 3:08AMJan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- France’s CAC 40 Index dropped 50.93, or 1.3 percent, to 3,756.11 at 9:16 a.m. in Paris. The SBF 120 Index also fell 1.3 percent.
CSM Worldwide Says Europe Faces Third Consecutive Year of Falling Auto SalesWednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 2:11AMLONDON, January 27 /PRNewswire/ -- CSM Worldwide, the global automotive forecasting firm, said today that it expects vehicle sales in Europe to fall for the third consecutive year in 2010, as governments in the West pull away the scrappage schemes that propped up demand in 2009.
Red Bull will not test 2009 car at ValenciaWednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 1:50AMRed Bull is set to miss the opening group test of the 2010 pre-season. It is already known that the team's new car, the RB6, will not be launched until the beginning of the second test at Jerez.
FRANCE TELLS EU IT CAN OVERSEE RENAULT PLANS: SOURCESTuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 1:31PMBRUSSELS, Jan 26, 2010 (AFP) - France on Tuesday warned European regulators that its 15 percent public shareholding in Renault gives it the right to oversee the automaker's plans.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-26 01:54 UPDATE 1-PSA, Mitsubishi partnership talks stall - newspaperMonday, January 25, 2010 @ 8:13PMPARIS/TOKYO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Talks between France's PSA Peugeot Citroen and Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp over a possible capital alliance have stalled, with the partners unable to agree on price, Les Echos reported on Tuesday. The newspaper said PSA Peugeot Citroen Chief Executive Philippe Varin was preparing investors for a possible failure of the talks, which the two groups announced in ...
BT joins Chief Scientist R&D programMonday, January 25, 2010 @ 9:21AMBT's Mike Galvin: The quality of technology developed in Israel is especially high, and for this reason BT sees great value in cooperating with Israeli companies.
Suicides Inside France Telecom Prompting Sarkozy Stress TestingMonday, January 25, 2010 @ 8:08AMJan. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Francis Le Bras discovered he’d become a corporate nobody when his name disappeared from the organizational chart on the wall of his Paris office.
European open: Fourth day of lossesMonday, January 25, 2010 @ 3:30AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Europe's main markets dropped for the fourth straight session with Ericsson among the worst performers. Swedish wireless equipment maker Ericsson caught investment analysts on the hop on Monday as restructuring costs hit fourth quarter net profit.
Wave of Suicides Prompts Stress TestsMonday, January 25, 2010 @ 2:32AMSince January 2008, 34 France Telecom employees have committed suicide, triggering a national debate about whether there's a wider malaise in French factories and offices
Suicides Inside France Telecom Prompting Sarkozy Stress TestingMonday, January 25, 2010 @ 2:24AMFrancis Le Bras discovered he’d become a corporate nobody when his name disappeared from the organizational chart on the wall of his Paris office. In 2008, Le Bras’s employer, France Telecom SA, cut his job as a writer of software applications for Minitel, a pre-Internet information service for telephone users. While Le Bras, 56, stayed on the payroll, he had no job title, and he says he was ...
France Telecom Suicides Prompt Stress TestsMonday, January 25, 2010 @ 2:24AMSince January 2008, 34 France Telecom employees have committed suicide, triggering a national debate about whether there's a wider malaise in French factories and offices
European open: Banking shares weighFriday, January 22, 2010 @ 3:14AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Weak banking shares are weighing on Europe’s main markets in early dealings after President Obama revealed tough new measures to curb risk-taking among the big Wall Street banks.
GM to close Belgian Opel plant this yearThursday, January 21, 2010 @ 8:28AMANTWERP/BRUSSELS -- Belgian Opel workers learned the Antwerp plant will close this year, with the loss of 2,600 jobs, as U.S. car maker General Motors said it would make labour and capacity cuts at al...