Milan/Paris — PSA and Fiat Chrysler have agreed to combine in a deal that will create the world’s fourth-biggest vehicle manufacturer.

The French and Italo-American carmakers signed a binding accord for a 50-50 merger of their businesses, they said in a statement Wednesday. The combined company will be led by PSA CEO Carlos Tavares, with Fiat chair John Elkann holding the same role at the enlarged firm...

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