After announcing his departure as Ferrari chairman at a news conference Wednesday, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo put his hands on Sergio Marchionne’s shoulders and gently pulled him away from a scrum with journalists eager to ask more questions.
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Peugeot heirs return to making pepper grinders after losing car legacy
The heirs of PSA/Peugeot-Citroen’s founder are returning to the business of making pepper grinders — among the first of the family’s 19th century industrial activities — in their latest move to diversify away from auto manufacturing.
Peugeot showcasing 208 Hybrid Air 2L Demonstrator at Paris show
PEUGEOT is showcasing its 208 HYbrid Air 2L Demonstrator at next month’s Paris Motor Show. The 2L stands for two liters per 100 km, equivalent to 118 mpg US, and is based on a production version of the Peugeot 208 1.2-liter PureTech 82 hp 5-seater Hatchback.
1,200 Illegal Immigrants found during Truck Safety Crackdown
A week-long pan-European truck safety operation by TISPOL led to the discovery of nearly 1,200 illegal immigration and human trafficking offences.
The action involved checks on nearly 140,000 trucks across 27 countries between 21 and 27 July 2014.
Toyota Scouting for Mexico Plant, Following Rivals
By Nacha Cattan and Alan Ohnsman
Toyota, the last major automaker without a full assembly plant in Mexico, is scouting the country for possible factory sites, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
