PSA seeks partner to replace Fiat in van venture

Jan. 28, 2012 10:33 CET
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PSA is looking for a new partner for light commercial vehicles to replace Fiat, which is withdrawing from the companies' existing venture. PSA wants to share the cost of developing and manufacturing replacements for its Peugeot Expert and Citroen Jumpy vans built at a plant in France shared with Fiat, CEO Philippe Varin said. Read More »
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    Fiat plants in Italy to resume work on Monday
    Jan. 27, 2012 18:31 CET
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    Jan. 27, 2012 16:01 CET
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    Ford quarterly profit slips to $1.1 billion on Europe, Asia losses
    Jan. 27, 2012 14:28 CET
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    GM seen accelerating Opel restructuring as sales plunge
    Jan. 27, 2012 06:01 CET
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