BMW

(IN BRIEF) The European auto industry, represented by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), has called for urgent intervention from EU institutions due to a decline in demand for electric vehicles (EVs). The industry is concerned about meeting the 2025 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BMW Group Plant Hams Hall has introduced SpOTTO, an autonomous robodog developed by Boston Dynamics, to enhance production monitoring and data collection. SpOTTO, equipped with advanced sensors, plays a key role in maintaining the plant’s operations and contributing … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Adyen and BMW Group have expanded their partnership to include point-of-sale (POS) payment solutions at BMW Welt and the BMW Museum in Munich. This extension builds on their successful e-commerce collaboration, ensuring a seamless payment experience for BMW … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hella Gutmann has expanded its Cyber Security Management (CSM) feature within the mega macs diagnostic software to include the latest BMW vehicles, eliminating the need for workshops to register through OE portals. With this update, CSM now supports … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Elmos Semiconductor SE is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, marking four decades of innovation and growth in the automotive mixed-signal semiconductor industry. Founded in 1984 in Dortmund by Prof. Dr. Günter Zimmer, Dr. Klaus Weyer, and Norbert … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Pirelli is gearing up for the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, supplying tyres for various classes of vehicles in one of motorsport’s most demanding events. With over 20,000 employees and partners trained in electrification and digital skills, JLR is … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s specialty foam Basotect® G+ is making waves at BMW Group’s Leipzig site, where it’s being utilized for acoustic damping in a preparation area within the body paint shop. The installation of Basotect® panels on walls and ceilings … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) As the new season of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) commences, Schaeffler and Marco Wittmann, brand ambassador since 2019, enter their sixth year of collaboration. Wittmann, driving for Schubert Motorsport, aims for success with the support of Schaeffler’s … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Siemens inaugurates the first building complex of the Siemens Technology Center (STC) at Garching Research Campus, marking a significant milestone in Germany’s technological advancement. The STC, situated alongside prestigious institutions like the Technical University of Munich (TUM), the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Thirteen CEOs from leading European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers convened with EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, for an ‘Automotive Roundtable’ to discuss the green transition of the sector. The dialogue, following a meeting with President … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a leading tire manufacturer, has achieved a significant milestone by supplying tires to all five highest-volume electric vehicle manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region for the first time, joining its stronghold in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Europe has made significant progress in quantum computing with investments, partnerships, and innovations. Highlights include a €3.5 million investment in LioniX International by the University of Twente, and T-Systems offering cloud access to IBM’s quantum systems. Other developments … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom secures its position as the most valuable German brand, according to the BrandZ study “Top50 Most Valuable German Brands” by Kantar. With a brand value of $73.5 billion, marking an 18% contribution to the total ranking … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SIXT, the premium mobility provider, is strengthening its brand presence in professional sports by partnering with FC Bayern Basketball, effective from February 2024 until summer 2026. This platinum partnership will grant SIXT access to an extensive marketing package, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. has appointed Sven Schuwirth as the new Executive Vice-President for Sales and Marketing, overseeing both SEAT and CUPRA brands, starting from February 1, 2024. This appointment marks a natural progression in Schuwirth’s career at SEAT, where … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Domenico Nucera, President of Iveco Group’s Bus Business Unit, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the bus and coach division of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Nucera’s role is crucial as the European Union aims for … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to provide a substantial lending package of slightly over $1.038 billion (€942.6 million) to support the expansion of Northvolt’s gigafactory in Skellefteå, Sweden. This financing is a crucial component of a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has provided a USD 97.3 million (EUR 88.30 million) loan to Northvolt Ett AB, as part of a consortium, for the establishment of an integrated lithium-ion battery manufacturing and recycling facility in Skellefteå, … Read the full press release →