UPDATED: Peugeot owner in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler

PSA Group, the French owner of Peugeot, is exploring a merger with its US-Italian rival Fiat Chrysler.

After ditching a proposed merger with French rival Renault in June, Fiat Chrysler (FCA) confirmed on Wednesday its bid to pursue an alternative alliance at a time when car makers face huge investments for electrification, emission reduction and autonomous driving technologies.

A deal between the two carmakers would create a business with a combined market value of nearly $50bn.

Fiat Chrysler shares jumped 7.5% on Wall Street after the news.

The potential merger, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, would face significant political and financial hurdles.

Via WSJ/ Financial Times

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