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Report: BMW looking to share platforms with PSA Peugeot-Citroen

Report: BMW looking to share platforms with PSA Peugeot-Citroen

Alex Kaufmann August 5th, 2009 Alex Kaufmann By Alex Kaufmann Author August 5th, 2009
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December 31st, 1969 PSA Peugeot-Citroen and BMW currently build small engines together that the French auto giant uses for a number of compact hatchbacks and urban runabouts and BMW for its Mini range. There are now reports that the two companies are considering strengthening this agreement with plans to share whole platforms as well. The possibility was hinted at by BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer, who revealed BMW was talking to PSA about a deeper cooperation. Industry insiders told the Financial Times, however, that the luxury automaker was in "preliminary talks" about a future shared platform for the Mini model family, which BMW plans to expand. Furthermore, BMW and PSA are also reportedly looking to share modules and components that may be used in BMW-branded models as well. Former PSA CEO Christian Streiff that his company was planning talks with a number of companies about further possible cooperation. Those companies included BMW and Ford, as well as “other partners”. BMW's examination of its relationships with other manufacturers is not being limited to PSA Peugeot-Citroen, meanwhile. Earlier we reported that BMW may be in the process of swapping 7% of its shares with 7% of Daimler's shares, and there is also a previous agreement signed with Fiat Group.
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PSA Peugeot-Citroen and BMW currently build small engines together that the French auto giant uses for a number of compact hatchbacks and urban runabouts and BMW for its Mini range. There are now reports that the two companies are considering strengthening this agreement with plans to share whole platforms as well.

The possibility was hinted at by BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer, who revealed BMW was talking to PSA about a deeper cooperation. Industry insiders told the Financial Times, however, that the luxury automaker was in "preliminary talks" about a future shared platform for the Mini model family, which BMW plans to expand. Furthermore, BMW and PSA are also reportedly looking to share modules and components that may be used in BMW-branded models as well.

Former PSA CEO Christian Streiff that his company was planning talks with a number of companies about further possible cooperation. Those companies included BMW and Ford, as well as “other partners”.

BMW's examination of its relationships with other manufacturers is not being limited to PSA Peugeot-Citroen, meanwhile. Earlier we reported that BMW may be in the process of swapping 7% of its shares with 7% of Daimler's shares, and there is also a previous agreement signed with Fiat Group.

Tags: Industry, Citroen, Peugeot

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  1. By Renton #1, Posted: 5/7/2008

    French engineering is amongst the best in the world.

    Should not be a problem.

  2. By Raptor #2, Posted: 5/7/2008

    This will be interesting - both PSA and BMW make nice smooth engines. Sounds promising!

  3. By Roy #3, Posted: 5/7/2008

    I agree. It's amazing how much French car manufacturers improved from the late 70s to the early 90s. Renault leaned heavily on Nissan, and that paid off handsomely, while PSA (Peugeot-Citroen) just got better and better at making attractive small cars with great engines and superb handling/ride. Meanwhile, just across the English channel, Rover was producing stinkers despite Honda's great engines. Then, just when they seemed ready to get serious, Rover had a big disagreement with Honda, and the pieces got sold off for peanuts.

  4. By NaBUru38 #4, Posted: 5/9/2008

    The Citroens are missing this 1.6 THP. Dunno why the recently unveiled C5 doesn't have it.

  5. ma_NoNameDenton avatar by NoNameDenton #5, Posted: 8/5/2009

    I wish Peugeot was back in the states, they make some great diesel powered cars.

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