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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
PSA Peugeot Citroen make more open relationship with Toyota
France, - PSA Peugeot Citroen this really seriously want to make many changes with more open relationships with other car manufacturers.
French car giant PSA Peugeot Citroen approached the Toyota, even though they themselves have partnered with other Japanese manufacturers, namely Mitsubishi. As reported by the source of the people in the Peugeot was quoted by AFP, now both sides are in talks, especially with regard to joint production in the factory Sevelnord.
This step was taken PSA as their counterparts from the Italian Fiat will pull out in 2017, including trade unions and other sources. Ludovic Bouvier of the CGT union said that the only thing for sure is a conversation with (the) Asia vigorous enough to keep the region in northeastern France.
While an official of another union rate, the logic fabric of this cooperation is very clear and on target. Whereas, the location of the component manufacturer Toyota is not far from Valenciennes.
Even if the partner is the way in which the announcement made in June, is not the first. Currently, Peugeot and Toyota already articulated in the hands of the Czech Republic since 2002.