(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has officially launched battery production at its Nuremberg site, expanding investment from 100 million to approximately 250 million euros. This phase enhances the facility’s capabilities by producing complete battery packs as well as individual … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 250 million euros, AGVs, Alexander Vlaskamp, automation, battery management system, battery modules, battery production, diesel engine production, digitalization, Dr Frederik Zohm, Dr. Markus Söder, eBuses, electric trucks, end of line testing, eTrucks, Hubert Aiwanger, investment, MAN Truck & Bus, Markus Wansch, Michael Kobriger, modular production, NMC cell chemistry, Nuremberg site, partnership, quality assurance, sustainability, sustainable jobs
(IN BRIEF) Continental is unveiling its advanced laser beam scanning (LBS) technology designed for near-field projection applications in vehicles, offering dynamic, high-definition, and color-capable image projections. This innovative system boasts a compact design for seamless integration into vehicle architecture. Alongside … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Auto Shanghai 2025, Automatic Leveling, automotive light solutions, Celsius LED driver chip, Central Light Computer, color projection, Continental, driver experience, dynamic projections, HCM Air, high-definition, Innovative Software, Jean-Francois Tarabbia, laser beam scanning, LBS, Maximilian Austerer, near-field projection, NECC, sensor fusion, Shanghai, smart mobility, thermal design, vehicle safety, Vision Zero
(IN BRIEF) Škoda has announced that its latest electric compact SUV, the Elroq, has won a prestigious Red Dot Award. The Elroq, the first production model to adopt the brand’s new Modern Solid design language, showcases revolutionary features including a … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Czech Republic, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged 18th Red Dot Award, aerodynamic efficiency, award-winning design, Awards, compact SUV market, customer demand, design language, electric compact SUV, Elroq, Enyaq, Essen, Fabia, four-eyed LED headlights, Germany, INNOVATION, international jury, leadership, Mladá Boleslav, Modern Solid design, Oliver Stefani, red dot award, ŠKODA, Tech-Deck Face, Unique Dark Chrome
(IN BRIEF) Plenitude has signed a decade-long Power Purchase Agreement with Autostrade per l’Italia for the complete output of a 16 MW wind power plant located in Banzi, Basilicata. The plant is expected to generate approximately 390 GWh over the … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 10-year Power Purchase Agreement, 16 MW capacity, 390 GWh, Alessandro Della Zoppa, Autostrade per l'Italia, Banzi, Basilicata, corporate PPAs, decarbonization, electric vehicle charging points, energy transition, Eni, Guarantees of Origin, Head of Renewables, Italy, partnership, Plenitude, renewable capacity, sustainability, wind power plant
(IN BRIEF) Continental has established its dominance in the electric vehicle market by supplying original equipment tires to 18 of the world’s 20 highest-volume fully electric vehicle manufacturers in 2024. With nine of the top 10 EV manufacturers in each … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aerodynamic design, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Continental, EcoContact 7, electric vehicles, EMEA, energy efficiency, EV-Compatible, global leadership, low rolling resistance, Manja Greimeier, original equipment tires, propellant, quiet performance, rolling noise, safety
(IN BRIEF) Continental’s UltraContact NXT has emerged as the leading summer tire in the electric vehicle category during a recent test by the Polish magazine “Motor.” Evaluated on a Nissan Leaf in the 205/55 R 16 size, the tire excelled … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Andreas Schlenke, auto motor und sport, CLEPA Innovation Award 2024, Continental, electric vehicle, German Innovation Award 2024, handling, International Design Award 2023, ISCC PLUS, Motor magazine, Nissan Leaf, performance, recycled, renewable, rolling resistance, safety, Summer Tire Test, Sustainability Award in Automotive 2025, sustainable materials, Swiss Automotive Show Innovation Award 2023, UltraContact NXT, wet braking
(IN BRIEF) ZF has unveiled significant improvements to its ProAI high-performance computer by integrating optical multi-gigabit Ethernet based on the IEEE 802.3cz-2023 standard, marking a pivotal moment for fiber optic applications in automotive electrical systems. The new technology supports data … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged automotive electrical systems, autonomous driving, data transfer rates, energy efficiency, Fiber Optics, High-Performance Computer, IEEE 802.3cz-2023, Infotainment, OM3, optical fibers, optical multi-gigabit Ethernet, photodiodes, ProAI, Scalability, software-defined vehicles, VCSELs, weight reduction, ZF
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has introduced Loctite AA 5885, a 1K polyacrylate UV-curable gasketing sealant designed for automotive electronics applications. Optimized for Cured-in-Place Gasketing, the product offers excellent resistance to automotive fluids, high temperatures, and harsh conditions. It features rapid curing … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 1K polyacrylate, automotive electronics, chemical resistance, Cured-in-Place Gasketing, ECU module, electrification, energy efficiency, gasketing sealant, Henkel, high-temperature resistance, Loctite AA 5885, multi-substrate, OEM, rapid curing, sustainability, under-the-hood conditions, UV-curable
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto’s 10th Student Car, created by 28 students from the Škoda Auto Secondary Vocational School of Engineering, celebrates the company’s 130-year legacy and its connection to cycling. With the fabrication and bodywork phases now complete, the project … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 130th anniversary, automotive training, bodywork, cycling, digitalization, electromobility, fabrication, innovative design, KOVO trade union, Maren Gräf, Paint Shop, ŠKODA Academy, ŠKODA AUTO, Škoda Auto Secondary Vocational School of Engineering, Student Car
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has announced the launch of its new Robotics division, aimed at advancing autonomous systems by leveraging its expertise in measurement technology, AI, spatial intelligence, and digital twin solutions. The division will focus on developing humanoid robotics and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AI, Arnaud Robert, automotive, Autonomous systems, Aviation, Digital Twins, ENERGY, Hexagon, humanoid robotics, industrial automation, INNOVATION, logistics, Manufacturing, measurement technology, Norbert Hanke, Robotics division, spatial intelligence, Warehousing
(IN BRIEF) Continental has secured original equipment approval for its PremiumContact 6 tires in a 22-inch size, now featured on the Zeekr 001 electric sedan from Chinese automaker Zeekr. Designed for high safety and dynamic handling, these summer tires deliver … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 22-inch tires, Asia-Pacific, braking performance, Continental, cornering stability, dynamic handling, electric sedan, electric vehicles, high-volume manufacturers, load index, low rolling resistance, original equipment, PremiumContact 6, safety, silica rubber compound, summer tire, Zeekr, Zeekr 001
(IN BRIEF) ACEA has voiced serious concerns over the US President’s recent decision to impose additional tariffs on the automotive sector. The association emphasizes that these tariffs will not only raise prices for American consumers and disrupt import channels but … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ACEA, automotive industry, BMW Group, Daimler truck, EU automobile industry, European automakers, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, Ferrari, Ford of Europe, global competition, Honda Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, Iveco Group, JLR, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, President Trump, R&D spending, Renault Group, Sigrid de Vries, Stellantis, Toyota Motor Europe, trade balance, trade surplus, US domestic manufacturing, US tariffs, Volkswagen Group, Volvo Group
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto, in partnership with Thanh Cong Group, has inaugurated a new assembly facility in Vietnam that will locally produce the Slavia and Kushaq models from CKD kits sourced from Pune, India. The plant, located in Quang Ninh … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Industrial, Investment, Technology
Tagged ASEAN, assembly plant, automotive, CKD, electric vehicles, expansion, global strategy, Haiphong, KAROQ, KODIAQ, Kushaq, New Energy Vehicles, Pune, ŠKODA AUTO, Slavia, Thanh Cong Group, Vietnam, Volkswagen Group
(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Audi are revolutionizing the automotive manufacturing landscape by implementing virtual shop floor automation using Siemens Xcelerator. This initiative involves the use of Siemens’ first entirely virtual controller, the Simatic S7-1500V, at Audi’s Neckarsulm facility, which is … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI vision inspection, Audi, Cloud Integration, digital transformation, Edge Cloud 4 Production, Hannover Messe 2025, Henning Löser, Industrial AI Suite, Industrial Edge, production efficiency, quality control, Rainer Brehm, Siemens, Siemens Xcelerator, Simatic S7-1500V, Sven Müller, TIA Portal, virtual shop floor automation, weld spatters
(IN BRIEF) ZF Aftermarket has announced that Alex Gelbcke will assume the role of Head of Europe, effective May 1, 2025. With 25 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, Gelbcke is set to enhance customer relationships, drive business growth, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alex Gelbcke, Andy Hamilton, appointment, automotive aftermarket, Business Growth, customer-centricity, employee engagement, Global Aftermarket Leadership, Head of Europe, industry partnerships, leadership, LKQ Europe, Philippe Colpron, Tenneco, Vice President Aftermarket EMEA, ZF Aftermarket
(IN BRIEF) Continental has unveiled the Terra Adventure, the latest and most aggressive addition to its Terra tire series, engineered specifically for off-road gravel riding. Inspired by the technology behind its renowned XC mountain bike tires, the Terra Adventure features … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Sports, Technology
Tagged 3-3-4 Center Stud, 45mm casing, 55mm casing, Alexander Haenke, Continental, Germany, gravel tire, Grip Compound, Hanover, hookless compatibility, MTB, off-road, open tread design, puncture protection, Terra Adventure, Terra Hardpack, Terra Speed, Terra Trail, Trail Casing, tubeless-ready, XC mountain bike
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Coatings division has significantly increased the production capacity of its Caojing plant in Shanghai from 8,000 to 18,800 metric tons per year for polyester and polyurethane resins used in automotive spraycoats. This expansion, part of BASF’s broader … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial
Tagged Asia Pacific, automotive OEMs, automotive spraycoats, BASF Coatings, Caojing plant, component manufacturers, electrocoat binder, intermediate grind resin, Jinhua Hou, Patrick Zhao, polyester resin, polyurethane resin, process optimization, production capacity, renewable energy, Shanghai, Shanghai Chemical Industry Park
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto commemorates 90 years since the launch of the Superb at its Mladá Boleslav plant, a model that revolutionized automotive engineering with its advanced chassis, hydraulic braking system, and innovative 12V electrical setup. Initially produced in 1935, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 12V electrical system, 2001 revival, 4.0-litre V8, 4×4, Automotive Innovation, backbone chassis, Combi estate, diesel, electric range, Hatch, hydraulic brakes, independent wheel suspension, mild-hybrid, military variants, Mladá Boleslav, modern mobility, modern saloon, passenger cars, petrol, plug-in hybrid, series production, six-cylinder engine, Škoda 640 Superb, ŠKODA AUTO, Smart Dials, SUPERB, sustainable materials, upper-mid-class
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has joined the SATURNIN project led by Beneva to repurpose steel waste and support industrial decarbonisation. The initiative, which embodies circular economy principles, connects manufacturers by matching data on sheet metal offcuts with the needs of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Technology
Tagged Andreas Dick, Beneva, Board Member Production and Logistics, carbon-neutral, Carbon-Neutral Production, circular economy, Curiosity Fuel, Czech Republic, Enyaq, GreenFuture strategy, greenhouse gas emissions, INDIA, industrial decarbonisation, KAROQ, KODIAQ, Next Level – Škoda Strategy 2030, Octavia, repurposing, SATURNIN project, sheet metal offcuts, ŠKODA AUTO, steel waste, sustainable development
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE Group has been honored by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) with an “A” rating in the Climate Protection category, along with a new “Leadership” classification. This accolade reflects MAHLE’s significant efforts in reducing CO₂ emissions, as evidenced … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Investment
Tagged A- Rating, Carbon Disclosure Project, CDP, climate neutrality, climate protection, CO₂ emissions, energy efficiency, external audits, Georg Dietz, Kathrin Apel, leadership, MAHLE Group, Paris Climate Agreement, renewable energy, Scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, Sustainability Report, sustainability strategy
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