Category Archives: Automotive

Automotive Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Crédit Agricole’s CA Auto Bank Unveils Comprehensive Sustainability Plan, Targets Electric Mobility Surge by 2026

(IN BRIEF) CA Auto Bank, a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility, unveils its ambitious 2024-2026 Sustainability Plan, aiming to drive ethical profits while championing sustainability across its operations. Anchored by four strategic pillars – Sustainable Mobility, Innovation … Read the full press release

Industry Giants Join Forces to Transform Discarded Tires into Sustainable Automotive Plastics

(IN BRIEF) Neste, Borealis, and Covestro have partnered to recycle discarded tires into high-quality plastics for automotive applications, aiming to drive circularity in the plastics value chain. Through this collaboration, old tires are transformed into raw materials, processed into base … Read the full press release

Infineon Unveils 600 V CoolMOS™ S7TA Superjunction MOSFET for Automotive Power Management

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has launched the 600 V CoolMOS™ S7TA Superjunction MOSFET, a breakthrough for automotive power management, boasting an integrated temperature sensor for enhanced accuracy. Tailored for automotive environments, the S7TA promises improved durability, safety, and efficiency … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Appoints Martin Sander as Sales, Marketing, and After Sales Board Member

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Passenger Cars is gearing up for a change in its leadership as Martin Sander prepares to take the helm as the new Board Member for Sales, Marketing, and After Sales starting July 1, 2024. Succeeding Imelda Labbé, … Read the full press release

Breaking Boundaries: T-Systems and Aurora Labs Set New Standards in Automotive Software Evolution

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems, a leading European digital services provider under Deutsche Telekom, and Aurora Labs, an innovative AI-driven automotive software company, have jointly unveiled their collaborative venture to offer Aurora Labs’ cutting-edge differential software update capabilities alongside T-Systems’ comprehensive Over-the-Air … Read the full press release

Leadership Shifts Signal Strategic Pivot for Schaeffler AG

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler AG announces leadership changes, with Heiko Eber appointed Head of Investor Relations (IR) and Renata Casaro tasked with leading the newly established Global Risk & Macroeconomic Analysis unit, effective June 1, 2024. Eber, previously managing IR at … Read the full press release

Pirelli Prepares for ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring with Extensive Tyre Training

(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

JLR Achieves Milestone: Over 20,000 Employees Trained in Electrification and Digital Skills

(IN BRIEF) Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) celebrates a significant milestone as it announces that over 20,000 colleagues and partners have completed training in electrification and digital skills under its Future Skills Programme. This initiative aligns with JLR’s Reimagine Strategy, aiming … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Tiguan Achieves Top 5-Star Safety Rating from Euro NCAP

(IN BRIEF) Euro NCAP, the prestigious European consumer protection program, has granted the new Tiguan its highest safety rating of five stars, solidifying its position as one of the safest vehicles in its class. The third generation of the popular … Read the full press release

DHL Launches Europe’s First EV Center of Excellence in Italy

(IN BRIEF) DHL introduces Continental Europe’s inaugural EV Center of Excellence for electric mobility in Pozzuolo Martesana, near Milan, Italy. Collaborating with DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation’s Team EV, the center integrates warehousing and freight management from DHL Global Forwarding, … Read the full press release

Porsche Veteran Frank-Steffen Walliser Assumes CEO Role at Bentley

(IN BRIEF) Frank-Steffen Walliser, a seasoned engineer known for his pivotal role in developing iconic Porsche models like the 918 Spyder, is set to become Chairman and CEO of Bentley starting July 1. Gernot Döllner, Chairman of the Board of … Read the full press release

Pirelli Partners with Audi Sport for Exclusive Tyre Kit in Audi RS 4 Avant Edition 25 Years

(IN BRIEF) Pirelli has collaborated with Audi Sport to introduce an exclusive tyre kit for the Audi RS 4 Avant Edition 25 Years. This kit includes the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tyres, equipped with Cyber technology and integrated with … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel Launches Interpon A3000: A Sustainable Single-Layer Powder Coating for Motorcycle Manufacturers

(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business introduces Interpon A3000, its first single-layer powder coating designed specifically for two-wheelers, targeting the Indian market and global expansion. This innovative product offers motorcycle manufacturers improved cost savings, energy efficiency, and sustainability without compromising … Read the full press release

Swissport Makes Strides Towards Sustainability Goals with Electric Vehicle Rollout at Basel and Geneva Airports

(IN BRIEF) Swissport, a prominent airport ground service provider, is advancing its sustainability agenda with the introduction of new electric vehicles (EVs) at Basel and Geneva airports. Aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative, Swissport aims to achieve short-term CO2 reduction … Read the full press release

Dürr Delivers Milestone Painting Robot for Audi’s Electric Vehicle Line

(IN BRIEF) Dürr, a leading mechanical and plant engineering company, reached a significant milestone by producing its 18,000th painting robot for Audi in Ingolstadt. The EcoRP L033i robot, equipped with Dürr’s latest EcoBell4 atomizer featuring 4-main-needle technology, will be installed … Read the full press release

Stellantis Launches Second Tranche of €1 Billion Share Repurchase Program

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis N.V. announced the commencement of the second tranche of its Share Buyback Program, covering up to €1 billion of the total €3 billion program, starting from May 23, 2024, until August 30, 2024. Under this agreement, Stellantis … Read the full press release

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck Forge Joint Venture for Software-Defined Commercial Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have announced a preliminary agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture aimed at leading the digital transformation to software-defined heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The joint venture, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, will develop a common … Read the full press release

MAHLE Finalizes Sale of OEM Thermostat Business to ADMETOS, Ensuring Stable Transition

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has successfully concluded the sale of its OEM thermostat business to ADMETOS, effective May 2, 2024. Under the new ownership, the thermostat segment will operate as BTT Solutions, with ADMETOS assuming control and responsibility for approximately 600 … Read the full press release

Henkel Showcases Next-Generation EV Battery Solutions at Battery Show Europe 2024

(IN BRIEF) Henkel, a leading partner in the automotive industry for designing and developing safer and more sustainable next-generation EV batteries, is gearing up to participate in the Battery Show Europe 2024 at Messe Stuttgart from June 18 to 20, … Read the full press release

Stellantis and Leapmotor Finalize Formation of Leapmotor International, Paving the Way for Global Expansion of EV Lineup

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis and Leapmotor have successfully completed the formation of Leapmotor International B.V., a joint venture led by Stellantis with a 51% stake, aimed at expanding the global reach of Leapmotor’s electric vehicle lineup. Spearheaded by CEO Tianshu Xin, … Read the full press release