By Giulia Petroni

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association said Monday that Oliver Zipse, chairman of the board of management of BMW AG, has been appointed as its new president effective January.

Mr. Zipse will succeed Michael Manley, chief executive officer of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, according to the association, also known as ACEA.

Write to Giulia Petroni at giulia.petroni@wsj.com

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