(IN BRIEF) Continental, a leading international tire manufacturer, is at the forefront of sustainability in the industry. The company has integrated sustainable materials like recycled PET and rice husk ash silica from its Conti GreenConcept concept tire into its series … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Iveco Group (EXM: IVG) has partnered with BASF (FWB: BAS), a leading global chemical company, to implement a recycling solution for lithium-ion batteries used in Iveco Group’s electric vehicles. This collaboration is in line with Iveco Group’s circular … 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
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, European Union, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ACEA, Anna Westerberg, bus, buses, coach, coaches, Daimler truck, decarbonisation, Domenico Nucera, EU, Iveco Group, MAN, public transport, Scania, The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, Volvo Buses, Volvo Group
(IN BRIEF) Vespa, the iconic Italian scooter brand, introduces a limited-edition Vespa 946 Dragon and matching Dragon Varsity Jacket in honor of the Year of the Dragon. The Vespa 946 Dragon, produced in a limited run of 1888 units, showcases … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors, renowned for luxury cars, reported its third-best year in 2023, with global sales reaching 13,560 vehicles, although this represented an 11% decrease from the previous year. The company noted a significant rise in customer interest in … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Adrian Hallmark, Bentley Strong Sales, Financial, investment, luxury car
(IN BRIEF) SWIO, a joint venture by mobility service provider Losch and infrastructure engineering firm SOCOM, is partnering with EVBox, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, to introduce high-speed EV charging stations in Luxembourg. SWIO has already installed … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged DC charging station, electric vehicle, EV, EV charging, EVBox, EVBox Troniq High Power, Losch, Luxembourg, Marvin Rassel, SOCOM, SWIO
(IN BRIEF) Saab has been awarded a contract worth approximately SEK 300 million from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for its Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution. The contract, spanning 2024 to 2026, will see the deployment of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a leading tech enterprise, has received a significant order for rocker arm bushings, engine components used in various heavy transport segment engine variants, from a renowned global vehicle manufacturer. This order, valued in the lower-two-digit million-euro range … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The German Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth over €350 million to produce and deliver several hundred thousand rounds of 30mm x 173 DM21 service ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle. This contract, part of an … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global chemical company, has released its 2023 Color Report for Automotive OEM Coatings, highlighting changing trends in automotive paint choices. The report shows that while achromatic colors (white, black, gray, and silver) remain dominant for non-commercial … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Stellantis has announced that Carlos Zarlenga will assume the role of leading Stellantis North America, effective February 1, 2024, taking over from Mark Stewart. Zarlenga, who brings over a decade of automotive experience and a strong financial background, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged appointment, Carlos Tavares, Carlos Zarlenga, electrification, leadership, Mark Stewart, North America, Performance Improvement, Stellantis
(IN BRIEF) SIXT, the premium mobility service provider, and Stellantis, a major global automaker, have reached a multi-billion euro agreement, allowing SIXT to potentially purchase up to 250,000 vehicles for its rental fleet across Europe and North America over the … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Carlos Tavares, Konstantin Sixt, partnership, Rental Fleet, Sixt, Stellantis, sustainabilty, vehicles
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has begun series production of its second-generation Kodiaq SUV at the Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic. The company invested €49 million to modernize and expand the production facilities, enabling the plant to produce up to … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Andreas Dick, Czech Republic, Karoq SUV, KODIAQ, Kodiaq SUV, Kvasiny, ŠKODA AUTO, SUPERB, SUV, welding shop
(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors, located in Crewe, has pledged its commitment to the Armed Forces Community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant, a national initiative aimed at supporting military personnel and their families. The company aims to treat those who … Read the full press release
(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) eCarsTrade, une plateforme d’enchères en ligne B2B spécialisée dans la vente de voitures d’occasion européennes, a annoncé l’arrivée de Dirk Van Roost en tant que nouveau Directeur Financier et Administratif (CFO). Dirk apporte avec lui plus de … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Financial, France, Internet & Online, Management
Tagged B2B Car Auctions, B2B Online Car Auctions Platform, BASF, Booz & Company, Car Auctions for Dealerships, Car Auctions for European Cars, CFO, Chemster GmbH, Directeur Financier et Administratif, Dirk Van Roost, eCarsTrade, ExxonMobil, Filipp Sevostianov, General Electric, leadership, nomination, plateforme d'enchères en ligne B2B, Sentiance
(IN BRIEF) The Volvo Group has entered into an option agreement with John Cockerill Defense, allowing Volvo to potentially sell Arquus, a company specializing in defense vehicle manufacturing. The agreement requires consultations with employee representative bodies, expected to conclude in … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, Arquus, John Cockerill Defense, partnership, Volvo Group
(IN BRIEF) EV Metals Group (EVM), a global battery chemicals and technology company, has entered a technical partnership agreement with Metso to develop a Lithium Chemicals Plant (LCP) in Saudi Arabia. The partnership aims to utilize Metso’s technical expertise and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, Technology
Tagged battery cell manufacturer, battery chemicals, battery materials, black mass recycling, cobalt, electric vehicle, EV Metals Group plc., EVM, Future Minerals Forum, LCP, lithium, Lithium Chemicals Plant, Luke Fitzgerald, Metso, nickel, Riyadh, Sami Takaluoma, Saudi Arabia, Yanbu Industrial City
(IN BRIEF) Harald Seidel, the President of DAF Trucks, has been chosen as the Chairman of the Commercial Vehicle Board of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) for the year 2024. Seidel highlighted the transformative year ahead for the European … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is integrating the AI-based chatbot ChatGPT into its Laura voice assistant, enhancing the in-vehicle experience for customers. The chatbot, powered by Cerence Chat Pro, will be available in Škoda models based on MEB GP and MQB … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen brand saw a significant increase in vehicle deliveries worldwide in 2023, with around 4.87 million vehicles handed over to customers, representing a 6.7% increase compared to 2022. The demand for all-electric vehicles also grew, with Volkswagen delivering … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged deliveries, electric mobility, Imelda Labbé, vehicle, Volkswagen
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