https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/latest-auto-news/story/groupe-psa-electric-vehicles-ambassador-brand-in-india-post-2022-1492300-2019-04-02 Groupe PSA to bring electric vehicles under Ambassador brand in India post 2022 April 2, 2019 Varun Singh
[image https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/story/201904/AMBASSADOR_2.jpeg?EDOOwreplPoVYYgnpBYcSvesdd9WeQn1 The iconic Ambassador brand would re-enter India post 2022 ] Groupe PSA had announced in February 2019 that it will introduce Citroen brand in India, with the first vehicle expected to be launched here before the end of 2021. However, at that time the company had not revealed the Citroen model to be driven into India. HIGHLIGHTS - Groupe PSA had announced the India project as part of the "Push to Pass" plan. - C5 Aircross might be the first Citroen model in India. - Citroen had sold over 1.04 million vehicles in more than 90 markets worldwide in 2018. Come April 3 and we will get to know the first Citroen model to be launched in India. Several media reports are claiming that it might be C5 Aircross SUV. However, only a formal announcement will clear the air regarding the model to be introduced. But before any disclosure is made by Groupe PSA, which sells brands like Peugeot, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Vauxhall and Opel, an interesting news is out about Ambassador. Yes, you heard it right. According to a report by carandbike, Groupe PSA will bring electric vehicles under Ambassador brand in India. While the iconic brand, in an all new avatar, will be introduced in India post 2022, there is not much clarity about the infrastructure related to its sales and distribution. The report also mentions that a compact SUV or crossover car might initially be launched under Ambassador brand and this would be followed by the introduction of a hatchback. Groupe PSA had announced in February 2019 that it will introduce Citroen brand in India, with the first vehicle expected to be launched here before the end of 2021. However, at that time the company had not revealed the Citroen model to be driven into India. During the presentation of FY2018 financial results, the decision to bring Citroen to India was taken by Groupe PSA's Chairman of Managing Board Carlos Tavares ... Groupe PSA had announced the India project as part of the "Push to Pass" plan. This was launched at the beginning of 2017 with the signing of two joint venture agreements with CK Birla Group. The period from 2019 to 2021 will see the second phase of the plan. Groupe PSA will manufacture vehicles and engines in the state of Tamil Nadu. In late 2018, Groupe PSA and CK Birla Group had inaugurated the powertrain JV greenfield facility at Hosur. [© indiatoday.in] + https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2019/03/25/delhi-to-get-131-ev-charging-stations-in-3-months/ Delhi to get 131 EV charging stations in 3 months March 25, 2019 EV charging facilities will mainly come up at CNG and petrol pumps, 33 are planned for Metro Stations as well, in addition to one each in the parking area at Indira Gandhi International Airport and Jamia Millia ... For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: http://evdl.org/archive/ {brucedp.neocities.org} -- Sent from: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/ _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
