(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
(IN BRIEF) Stellantis N.V. has named Antonio Filosa as its new CEO, effective June 23, 2025. Filosa, who has over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, has held leadership roles in North and South America and has been … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Antonio Filosa, appointment, automotive industry, automotive transformation, CEO, Citroën, corporate transition, Executive Chairman, Fiat, Jeep, John Elkann, leadership, Pernambuco plant, Peugeot, Ram, Stellantis, Stellantis Board, Stellantis leadership, Stellantis news, U.S. operations
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE celebrates the first anniversary of its Global Biomobility Center in São Paulo, Brazil, emphasizing its role in advancing biofuels and biomaterials for sustainable mobility. The center has launched eight development projects with customers and research institutes, focusing … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Arnd Franz, Automotive Innovation, biofuel blending, biofuel production, biofuels, biomaterials, Brazil, decarbonization, Embrapii, energy sector, Everton Lopes, FAPEMIG, Global Biomobility Center, INDIA, international collaboration, Japan, Jundiaí, MAHLE, MOVER, partnership, R&D, renewable fuels, São Paulo, sustainability, sustainable mobility, THAILAND
(IN BRIEF) Leoni AG has officially opened its new plant in Agadir, Morocco, designed to produce wiring systems for commercial vehicles. With an investment of over 20 million euros, the facility will create more than 3,000 jobs by 2027 and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Agadir, automotive industry, automotive supplier, CO2 footprint reduction, Commercial Vehicles, digitalization, energy-efficient technologies, Fakhri Bouguerra, Ingo Spengler, investment, jobs creation, Leoni AG, Manufacturing, MOROCCO, partnership, regional development, smart manufacturing, Souss-Massa, sustainability, Wiring Systems
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured an order to upgrade and modernize Tangsteel’s No. 5 Continuous Galvanizing Line in Tangshan, China. The upgrade will enhance the line’s ability to produce higher steel grades for automotive applications and improve operational efficiency. Commissioning … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Andritz, automotive steel, BMW, cold-rolled strip, continuous galvanizing line, Fiat, Geely, Great Wall, Hebei Province, metals industry, modernization, partnership, SAIC, steel production, sustainability, Tangshan, Tangsteel
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed Stefan Mecha as the new Chairman of the Board of Management, effective July 1, 2025. Mecha succeeds Prof. Dr. Carsten Intra, who is retiring after leading the brand through a period of growth, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged appointment, automotive leadership, Board of Management, Carsten Intra, China region, ID. Buzz, leadership, retirement, Stefan Mecha, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen brand, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Volkswagen Group, VWN
(IN BRIEF) Bosch Engineering introduces the catenary assist system to improve the safety and reliability of rail operations. By monitoring the pantograph’s position and alerting drivers to any misalignments, the system reduces the risk of damage to the pantograph and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bosch Engineering, catenary assist system, Heiko Mangold, hybrid-propulsion, locomotive retrofit, pantograph safety, predictive monitoring, rail assist suite, rail operations, rail technology, train driver assistance
(IN BRIEF) Xavier Chardon has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Citroën, effective June 2, 2025. With nearly two decades of experience within the brand, Chardon is tasked with building on Citroën’s recent successes and accelerating its … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, automotive industry, Automotive Innovation, brand transformation, C5 Aircross, CEO Appointment, Citroën, global operations, Jean-Philippe Imparato, leadership, Stellantis, Thierry Koskas, Xavier Chardon
(IN BRIEF) Francesco Picchioni, Professor of Chemical Technology at the University of Groningen, was awarded the Ben Feringa Impact Award for his innovative rubber recycling method, which preserves the quality of recycled rubber. His technique, which involves mechanically breaking down … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Ben Feringa Impact Award, bicycle baskets, chemical technology, eco-friendly products, environmental impact, flip-flops, Francesco Picchioni, INNOVATION, leadership, New Born Rubber, recycled rubber, rubber recycling, sustainability, sustainable solutions, sustainable technology, tire recycling, University of Groningen
(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has provided EUR 50 million to IONITY to support the expansion of its High Power Charging network across Europe. This investment will enhance IONITY’s infrastructure, particularly in Germany, France, Sweden, and the UK, by improving charging … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Audi, BlackRock, BMW Group, charging infrastructure, Climate Infrastructure Platform, decarbonization, electric vehicles, Europe, EV charging, Ford Motor Company, France, Germany, High Power Charging, Hyundai Motor Group, IONITY, KfW IPEX-Bank, Kia, Mercedes-Benz AG, Porsche, renewable energy, Sweden, transportation sector, UK, Ultra-Fast Charging, Volkswagen Group
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