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Back in 2002, BMW and the French group PSA (that own Peugeot and Citroen) started a prolonged collaboration to develop small engines. Out of the years of work, the award-winning 1.6-liter unit fitted on the MINI Cooper cars emerged.
Now, sources for Reuters and Les Echos (a French newspaper) report that the joint-venture will end in 2016, BMW continuing with their 3,4 and 6-cylinder units whilst the PSA group will work focus more on the General Motors collaboration.
As for who made the decision, Los Echos reports that both sides came to the same decision, after careful thought. This doesn't come as a surprise though, since the 2 group's joint venture to develop electric drivetrains for FWD cars fell through in 2011 after PSA decided to join GM in this endeavor.
Story via: Paultan.org
As for who made the decision, Los Echos reports that both sides came to the same decision, after careful thought. This doesn't come as a surprise though, since the 2 group's joint venture to develop electric drivetrains for FWD cars fell through in 2011 after PSA decided to join GM in this endeavor.
Story via: Paultan.org
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