(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler Special Machinery will present two core innovations at automatica 2025: a semi-automated X-ray tube production system for Siemens Healthineers and modular, high-volume manufacturing platforms for humanoid robots. The X-ray tube line—housed within the fully digitized High Energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acoustic testing, actuator assembly, Automated Guided Vehicles, automatica 2025, battery integration, Bernd Wollenick, heat treatment furnaces, helium leak detection, High Energy Photonics Center, Human Machine Interface, humanoid robots, medical technology, modular production, motor winding, Munich, plant simulation, precision weighing, production automation, Schaeffler Special Machinery, Siemens Healthineers, X-ray tube manufacturing
(IN BRIEF) Volvo CE will sell its 70 percent share in SDLG to an LGG-controlled fund for SEK 8 billion, with closing expected in H2 2025 pending approvals. The deal, recognizing a SEK 1 billion one-time operating income gain (subject … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Construction, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Chinese supplier ecosystem, heavy infrastructure, LGG fund, Lingong Group, Melker Jernberg, Mining Sector, operating income impact, partnership, premium equipment, quarry aggregates, SDLG divestment, Volvo CE, Volvo Construction Equipment
(IN BRIEF) Volvo CE has agreed to purchase Swecon’s dealerships and service operations in Sweden, Germany and the Baltic states—including the Entrack aftermarket division—for SEK 7 billion, subject to regulatory clearance, with completion slated for H2 2025. The deal transfers … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Estonia, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Latvia, Lithuania, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Aftermarket services, customer satisfaction, direct retail strategy, Entrack, European construction equipment market, Lantmännen, Melker Jernberg, partnership, regulatory approval, Rental operations, retail operations, Swecon acquisition, Volvo CE, Volvo Construction Equipment, workshop facilities
(IN BRIEF) Empa and the Touring Club Switzerland partnered to measure noise differences between electric and combustion-engine vehicles using nine matched car pairs on a controlled 100 m track. Their analysis, employing custom sensor modules for repeatable driving tests, shows … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 2026 study, acceleration noise, acoustic research, combustion engines, decibel reduction, electric vehicles, Empa, Forum Acusticum, noise levels, partnership, Peugeot e-208, Reto Pieren, road surface investigation, Sascha Grunder, sensor modules, TCS, test track, tire noise, Touring Club Switzerland, urban traffic, VW ID. Buzz, VW Multivan
(IN BRIEF) Antonio Filosa has stepped into the role of CEO at Stellantis N.V., immediately appointing a revamped global Leadership Team that places regional product decisions at the center of its strategy. The restructured team includes familiar faces—like Doug Ostermann … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alison Jones, Antonio Filosa, appointment, Arnaud Deboeuf, brand expertise, CEO, Clara Ingen-Housz, Davide Mele, Doug Ostermann, Emanuele Cappellano, Enlarged Europe, Giorgio Fossati, Jean-Philippe Imparato, leadership, M&A, Monica Genovese, Ned Curic, North America, Olivier François, Philippe de Rovira, product planning, Ralph Gilles, regional structure, Rest of World, Richard Palmer, Scott Thiele, Sébastien Jacquet, Stellantis Leadership Team, Stellantis N.V., supply chain, Xavier Chéreau
(IN BRIEF) Continental’s new 38-page white paper, “Electric Mobility for Commercial Vehicles,” released on June 19, 2025, offers a thorough survey of electrification trends for trucks, buses, and vans in Europe. It begins with background on EU emissions standards, toll … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Technology
Tagged ACEA, battery technology, charging infrastructure, climate-neutral transport, Commercial Vehicles, Conti Eco, Conti Efficient Pro, Continental, decarbonization, Designwerk, DFDS, diesel alternative, electric mobility, EU emission standards, European Commission, German Federal Environment Agency, greenhouse gas reduction, Hinnerk Kaiser, Martin Schmied, rolling resistance, Schlager Transporte Logistik, white paper
(IN BRIEF) ZF, the global leader in ADAS smart cameras with 30 percent market share, has enhanced its ADAS turnkey portfolio to address software-defined vehicle trends. The new Smart Camera 6 features 8 MP resolution, a 120° field of view … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged ADAS, AI annotation, automotive compute, connectivity, Dr. Christian Brenneke, E/E architecture, Level 2+ to Level 5 autonomy, OTA updates, parking functions, ProAI, ProConnect, sensor fusion, Smart Camera 6, smart cameras, software-defined vehicles, sustainability, turnkey solutions, virtual validation, ZF, ZF Annotate
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola España and the Madrid government have opened a 47-bay EV charging station in Leganés with 15 ultra-fast chargers (350 kW and 240 kW), 10 fast chargers (60 kW) and 22 semi-fast chargers (22 kW). Powered by rooftop … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Antonio Armengot, Community of Madrid, electric vehicle charging, fast chargers, Iberdrola España, IDAE, Leganés, Madrid, Miguel Ángel García Martín, Miguel Ángel Recuenco, MOVES Singular Projects II, Public Private Partnership, renewable energy, solar panels, sustainable mobility, Ultra-Fast Charging
(IN BRIEF) Continental has been named Germany’s Quality Winner 2025 for car tires, an accolade determined by close to 45,000 consumer ratings across 560 brands and 66 sectors. The award recognizes Continental’s comprehensive quality strategy, which spans exhaustive physical and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged ADAC, Auto Bild sportscars, automated production, car tires, consumer survey, Contidrom, Continental, customer ratings, DISQ, driver-in-the-loop simulator, Germany’s Quality Winner 2025, multi-stage testing, n-tv, PremiumContact 7, product optimization, quality specifications, raw material sourcing, sport auto, SportContact 7, Tyre Reviews
(IN BRIEF) Continental’s Otrokovice tire plant has been awarded ISCC PLUS certification, confirming its adherence to strict documentation and traceability standards for renewable and recycled raw materials. This site now joins five other Continental factories worldwide in meeting these globally … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 40 percent target, bio-based rubber, circular carbon black, climate-friendly supply chain, Continental, Dr. Tomáš Belza, Hefei, ISCC PLUS, Jorge Almeida, Korbach, Lousado, mass-balance, Otrokovice, Púchov, recycled materials, renewable raw materials, Sarreguemines, supply chain traceability, sustainability certification, tire production
(IN BRIEF) AUTO1 Group is set to add more than 2,000 positions across Germany, France, Italy, and Spain as it scales its used-car business. The company will expedite the launch of new drop-off branches for wirkaufendeinauto.de and related brands—having opened … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Berlin, Business, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Anne-Kristin Müller, AUTO1 Group, AUTO1.com, Autohero, automotive platform, Berlin, Christian Bertermann, drop-off branches, Europe, hiring drive, job creation, production centres, recruitment, used cars, wirkaufendeinauto.de, workforce expansion
(IN BRIEF) Scania will launch its Megawatt Charging System in early 2026, offering electric trucks up to 750 kW charging—twice the speed of CCS2—enabling 20 %–80 % recharge in under 30 minutes. Key features include liquid-cooled connectors, advanced communication protocols, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Industrial, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 000 A, 1, 750 kW, CCS2, Daniel Schulze, European charging corridors, EVS38, fast charging, heavy-duty electric trucks, Jorge Soria Galvarro, liquid-cooled connectors, MCS, Megawatt Charging System, Milence initiative, Petra Sundström, Scania, TRATON Charging Solutions
(IN BRIEF) SSAB will purchase high-quality automotive steel scrap from Volvo Cars’ Olofström facility, with deliveries beginning in 2026 and reaching full volume in 2027. The scrap will be processed in SSAB’s new electric arc furnace at the Oxelösund mill, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Asma Manesh, automotive steel scrap, circular economy, CO₂ emissions reduction, decarbonized steel, electric arc furnace, fossil-free steel, Olofström plant, Oxelösund mill, SSAB, supply chain circularity, sustainable production, Volvo cars
(IN BRIEF) Continental has achieved ten first-place finishes and four second-place results in 2025 summer tire tests, underscoring its leadership in the premium segment. The SportContact 7 dominated seven of eight tests for sporty vehicles, while the PremiumContact 7 earned … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged ADAC, Aftonbladet, Andreas Schlenke, Auto Bild sportscars, auto motor und sport, Continental, EU tire label, handling, Motor magazine, PremiumContact 7, renewable materials, rolling resistance, safety, sport auto, SportContact 7, summer tire tests 2025, Tyre Reviews, UltraContact NXT, wet grip
(IN BRIEF) The new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric will come equipped with Continental’s EcoContact 6 Q tires in the 18-inch size, designed to offer low rolling resistance, reduced noise, and enhanced driving comfort. These tires are tailored for electric vehicles, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Automotive Innovation, braking performance, Continental tires, EcoContact 6 Q, electric vehicle tires, energy efficiency, EV tires, low rolling resistance, noise reduction, Renault, Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, rolling resistance, sustainability, Sustainable tires, tire development, tire technology
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has renewed its partnership with UEFA for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, supporting the tournament and seven national teams, including Germany, France, and Italy. This sponsorship highlights Volkswagen’s ongoing commitment to female empowerment in sports and global … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Sports, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged #KeinFrauenfußball, Alexandra Popp, Christine Wolburg, electric vehicles, empowerment, female athletes, football, gender equality, ID. family, partnership, sponsorship, sports, sustainability, Tournament, UEFA, UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, VfL Wolfsburg, Volkswagen, women’s football
(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings and Toyota Motor Europe have launched the Toyota Body&Paint program for Europe, focusing on delivering sustainable and high-quality paint repair solutions for Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The program will leverage BASF’s Glasurit and R-M brands, along … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged automotive OEM, automotive refinish, automotive solutions, BASF Coatings, Body Shop BOOST, Chris Jackman, European body shop network, future mobility, Glasurit, Lexus, paint innovation, paint repair, partnership, premium refinish solutions, R-M, Refinity, sustainability, Toyota Body&Paint program, Toyota Motor Europe
(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Hirano Tecseed have partnered to advance battery manufacturing processes, focusing on digitalization and the optimization of coating machines. The collaboration uses Siemens’ Simcenter™ software and digital twin technology to simulate and improve the coating process, ensuring … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged automation, battery manufacturing, battery production, coating machines, Digital Twin, digitalization, electric vehicles, energy storage, Factory Automation, Hirano Tecseed, manufacturing optimization, mechatronics, partnership, product quality, Siemens, Simcenter, simulation, sustainability, waste reduction
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €30 million loan to Teknia, a Spanish automotive component manufacturer, to support its research and development efforts in sustainable manufacturing technologies across Europe. The loan will help Teknia reduce CO2 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Antonio Lorenzo, automotive components, Automotive Sector, CO2 emissions, Cohesion Regions, digitalization, EIB Corporate Lending Division, electrification, European Investment Bank, INNOVATION, InvestEU, partnership, R&D, regional development, Strategic Priorities, sustainability, sustainable manufacturing, Teknia, Teknia CEO Javier Quesada de Luis, €30 million loan
(IN BRIEF) Dantaxi, Denmark’s largest taxi service, has been acquired by Uber, expanding Uber’s service to 75 out of 98 municipalities in Denmark. This move combines Uber’s advanced technology with Dantaxi’s well-established local presence, offering over 3,500 professional drivers across … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, CEO Carsten Aastrup, Danish mobility, Dantaxi, Denmark, electric fleet, electric vehicles, general manager Maurits Schönfeld, mobility platform, partnership, public transportation, regulatory compliance, ride hailing, sustainability, taxi services, Triton, Uber, urban mobility, zero-emission
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