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CIE Automotive Works with European Investment Bank to Advance Global Decarbonisation Strategy and Sustainable Manufacturing Investments

(IN BRIEF) CIE Automotive has secured advisory support from the European Investment Bank under the InvestEU Advisory Hub to accelerate decarbonisation across its worldwide operations. The collaboration includes a comprehensive roadmap toward carbon neutrality by 2050, outlining investments in energy … Read the full press release

Henkel Expands Surface Treatment Portfolio with Energy Efficient Dip Degreasing Innovation for Complex Manufacturing Needs

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched Bonderite C-AD 20202, a low-temperature surfactant for dip degreasing that enables reliable cleaning at significantly reduced operating temperatures, lowering energy use and CO₂ emissions without sacrificing performance. Designed for complex components where dip cleaning is … Read the full press release

FORVIA Unveils Integrated Technology Portfolio for Construction and Mining Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

(IN BRIEF) FORVIA will present an integrated portfolio of technologies for construction and mining equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, marking the first joint showcase of innovations from FORVIA Faurecia and FORVIA HELLA for off-highway markets. Highlights include the world premiere of … Read the full press release

CDP Assessment Highlights Continental’s Commitment to Renewable Energy Sustainable Materials and Water Conservation

(IN BRIEF) Continental has earned an “A-” rating from CDP for its climate transparency and emissions reduction efforts, alongside a continued “B” rating in water management, highlighting sustained progress in sustainability performance. The recognition reflects the company’s use of renewable … Read the full press release

Continental Expands Generation 5 Portfolio with New Conti Hybrid HT 5 Trailer Tire for Regional Transport Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced the Conti Hybrid HT 5 trailer tire, completing its Generation 5 range for regional freight transport and offering fleets a unified solution across all axles. The new tire delivers approximately 15 percent higher mileage than … Read the full press release

Hexagon Enables Red Bull Ford Powertrains to Deliver First In-House Formula 1 Hybrid Engine for 2026 Season

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has been instrumental in the development of Red Bull Ford Powertrains’ first in-house 1.6-litre V6 turbo hybrid Formula 1 power unit, providing ultra-precise metrology, digital inspection and trackside measurement capabilities that have enabled Oracle Red Bull Racing … Read the full press release

DEUTZ Showcases Sustainable Drive and Energy Solutions at CONEXPO 2026 to Strengthen Its Position in the US Market

(IN BRIEF) DEUTZ is presenting its latest sustainable mobility and energy solutions at CONEXPO 2026 in Las Vegas, underscoring the strategic importance of the US construction market. The company is showcasing a broad portfolio ranging from diesel and HVO-compatible combustion … Read the full press release

HELLA Aftermarket Expands Thermal Management Portfolio to 2,400 Parts with 1,500 New Additions for All Vehicle Segments

(IN BRIEF) HELLA Aftermarket is expanding its thermal management portfolio by around 1,500 items, bringing its total offering to approximately 2,400 parts for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and commercial vehicles. The update includes eleven new product categories such as … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Introduces Stellar P3E to Combine Real-Time Control and Edge AI in Next-Generation Automotive Microcontrollers

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has introduced the Stellar P3E, the first automotive microcontroller with built-in AI acceleration for real-time edge intelligence, aimed at software-defined vehicles and X-in-1 ECU architectures that reduce cost, weight, and complexity. The MCU integrates ST’s Neural-ART Accelerator … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors Opens Applications for 2026 Apprenticeship Programme to Develop Next Generation of Automotive Talent

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has opened applications for its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme offering 25 places across Manufacturing, R&D, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Quality, Mulliner, Strategy, and Product Lines as part of its Beyond100+ strategy to drive electrification and sustainability apprentices … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group Reaches Five Million Electric Drive Units Produced and Advances In-House Pulse Inverter Strategy

(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group has reached a production milestone of five million electric drive units across its global plants in Győr, Kassel, Tianjin, and Zuffenhausen, highlighting the scale of its e-mobility ramp-up and the strength of its Group Components … Read the full press release

Gandalf Distribution Launches Easyride, a New Nordic Electric Scooter Brand

(IN BRIEF) Gandalf Distribution AB, part of ELKO Group, has launched Easyride, a new Nordic electric scooter brand developed in partnership with NAVEE and set to go on sale in early March 2026 under the label “Powered by NAVEE”. Designed … Read the full press release

MAHLE Introduces HeatX Range+ to Cut EV Heating Energy Use and Boost Winter Range

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has developed HeatX Range+, a new heat recovery system that reduces the energy demand for cabin heating in electric vehicles by up to 20 percent, helping to extend driving range in winter conditions while maintaining high interior … Read the full press release

ZF and BMW Secure Long-Term Agreement to Advance Next-Generation 8-Speed Transmission for Electrified Drives

(IN BRIEF) ZF Friedrichshafen AG and BMW Group have signed a multi-billion-euro, long-term supply agreement extending into the late 2030s, centered on the continued supply and further development of ZF’s proven 8-speed automatic transmission (8HP) for passenger cars. The partnership … Read the full press release

ZF Strengthens Slovak Leadership with Appointment of Milan Šesták as CEO of ZF Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) ZF Group has appointed Dipl. Ing. Milan Šesták as Chief Executive Officer of ZF Slovakia, a.s., effective at the end of 2025, strengthening leadership stability and advancing the company’s transformation agenda across its Slovak operations. Šesták, who has … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Completes Major Partnership in Delivering New 6,000-Pipe Organ for St Vitus Cathedral

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has served as the main partner in the project to build a new organ for St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, providing both financial support and design expertise since 2018, with the instrument now fully installed … Read the full press release

FORVIA HELLA strengthens leadership team with appointment of Juan Manuel Mollá as Managing Director Lighting

(IN BRIEF) FORVIA HELLA has appointed Juan Manuel Mollá as Managing Director Lighting and member of its Management Board, effective 1 March 2026, with responsibility for the company’s global Lighting business, while interim lead Bernard Schäferbarthold will step down on … Read the full press release

Barclays strengthens global sports portfolio with strategic partnership with Williams Formula 1 Team

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has signed a multi-year sponsorship with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, becoming its Official Banking Partner and primary corporate bank while securing prominent branding on the 2026 FW48 car and team apparel. The partnership will focus on … Read the full press release

Experian research reveals rising fraud losses are eroding dealership profits and complicating customer experience

(IN BRIEF) Experian’s new survey of automotive dealers shows that fraud is becoming a significant and growing threat to dealership profitability and operations, with nearly nine in ten dealers expressing concern and 70 percent reporting an increase in fraudulent transactions. … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Becomes First Battery-Electric Semi-Truck to Complete the Arctic eNordkapp Challenge

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz’s battery-electric eActros 600 became the first electric semi-trailer truck to complete the eNordkapp Challenge, successfully covering roughly 8,000 kilometers from Germany to Norway’s North Cape in extreme Arctic winter conditions. Operated by VEGA International and driven by … Read the full press release