Tag Archives: automotive industry

ACEA Warns New US Tariffs Threaten Both Global Auto Trade and Domestic US Manufacturing

(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

Škoda Auto Begins Production of All-Electric Enyaq Family at Mladá Boleslav Plant

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has officially started the production of the new Enyaq family at its Mladá Boleslav plant, marking a significant milestone for the Czech automaker. The fully electric Enyaq, now built alongside the Octavia and the all-new Elroq, … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Appoints Sagree Sardien as Head of Sales & Marketing for Vans Division

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz has announced that Sagree Sardien will take over as Head of Sales & Marketing for Mercedes‑Benz Vans starting May 1st, 2025. She will succeed Klaus Rehkugler, who will move to lead the newly established Product Management area … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation at M13 Production Hall in Mladá Boleslav

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto celebrates the 30th anniversary of its M13 production hall, which has played a key role in the brand’s success since its opening in 1996. Originally built to produce the Škoda Octavia, the facility now manufactures both … Read the full press release

BASF Coatings Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity at North American Sites, Reducing CO2 Emissions by 11,000 Tons Annually

(IN BRIEF) As of January 2025, BASF Coatings has successfully transitioned to 100% renewable electricity at its Greenville, Ohio and Blackman Township, Michigan sites, resulting in an anticipated reduction of more than 11,000 tons of CO2 annually. This shift supports … Read the full press release

Infineon Launches TLF35585 PMIC for Automotive Systems, Enhancing Power Management and Functional Safety

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has expanded its OPTIREG Power Management IC (PMIC) portfolio with the introduction of the TLF35585, a multi-rail power supply solution for automotive systems. Designed to meet high functional safety standards, this new PMIC supports microcontrollers and … Read the full press release

ZF’s Cutting-Edge Mobility Solutions Redefine Transportation at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025

(IN BRIEF) ZF is showcasing its advanced mobility solutions at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, highlighting its innovative X-by-Wire technology and commitment to sustainability in India’s transportation sector. The company is focusing on safety, electrification, and efficiency, with technologies … Read the full press release

Continental’s ContiTech Division Announces Restructuring and Job Cuts in Response to Declining Market Demand

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s ContiTech division is set to implement structural changes at several German locations due to declining demand in industries such as automotive and lignite mining. Around 580 jobs will be affected, with plant closures at Bad Blankenburg, Stolzenau, … Read the full press release

Mutares Completes Acquisition of S.M.A. Metalltechnik to Enhance SFC Group’s Automotive Cooling and Thermal Management Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has acquired S.M.A. Metalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG, a company specializing in the manufacturing of impermeable aluminium pipes for automotive cooling applications. This acquisition will strengthen SFC Group’s capabilities in climate control and … Read the full press release

BASF Showcases Sustainable Innovation at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, Honors Top Car Painters

(IN BRIEF) At the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition, BASF Coatings highlighted its commitment to sustainability and talent development in the automotive sector. Using BASF’s eco-friendly Glasurit 100 Line, Yuto Hoshino from Japan won the gold medal in the Car Painting … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Partners with Revoltech to Introduce Sustainable Hemp-Based Material for Car Interiors by 2028

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has partnered with the German start-up Revoltech GmbH to develop a 100% bio-based leather alternative made from industrial hemp. This sustainable material, named LOVR™, is being designed for use in car interiors and could be integrated into … Read the full press release

New Dual Cure Adhesive Ensures Reliability of High-Performance ADAS Cameras and LiDAR

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), a German chemical and consumer goods company, has developed a new dual cure adhesive called Loctite 3296 for use in the assembly of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) sensors. The … Read the full press release

Henkel’s Dual Cure Adhesive Takes ADAS Camera and LiDAR Module Bonding to the Next Level

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 9-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), a German chemical and consumer goods company, has introduced a new adhesive called Loctite Ablestik NCA 3218, specifically formulated for bonding applications in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) cameras and … Read the full press release

BASF Color Report 2021 for Automotive OEM Coatings: achromatic colors still the most popular, blue gains a momentum

Total vehicle production was lower, shifting the popularity of certain colors Blue and red are having a moment in the sun Despite the shift in colors, white, black, silver, and gray follow a familiar pattern, coating the majority of the … Read the full press release

Porsche Ventures to invest in China’s leading provider of virtual influencers and digital ecosystems in support of Porsche’s digital strategy

The next step in building a digital ecosystem (PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART/ SHANGHAI, 18-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Porsche Ventures, the venture capital arm of Porsche AG, has announced an investment in iMaker, China’s leading provider of virtual influencers and digital ecosystems. … Read the full press release

Henkel’s next generation metal pretreatment takes the second-place award in the sustainability category of the 2021 Altair Enlighten Awards

(PRESS RELEASE) MADISON HEAIGHTS, MI, Unites States, 4-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), a German chemical and consumer goods company, has announced its next generation metal pretreatment process for automotive production has been recognized for sustainability contributions winning the … Read the full press release

Siemens’ digital transformation unit and Zukunftswerkstatt 4.0 to innovate the automotive sales and after-sales space

Siemens Advanta and the Institute for Automotive Research (IfA) to explore innovative technologies in automotive sales and after-sales as part of Zukunftswerkstatt 4.0 (“Workshop for the Future 4.0”) Focus on practical research into new digital services and business models related … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel to reduce CO2 by 16,000 tonnes on East China – Wuhan routes for Japanese carmaker Honda

Inbound-to-manufacturing transportation shifting from road to rail CO2 reduced by approximately 16,000 tonnes on East China – Wuhan routes A further step towards Kuehne+Nagel’s 2030 Net Zero Carbon targets (PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 24-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel (SWX: KNIN), one of the … Read the full press release

Volvo Cars to source steel made from hydrogen-reduced iron from SSAB’s HYBRIT pilot plant in Luleå, Sweden

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 16-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — SSAB (STO: SSAB-A), a Nordic and US-based steel company, has announced it is partnering with Volvo Cars, a Swedish luxury automobile brand, to jointly explore the development of fossil-free, high-quality steel for use … Read the full press release

21st Technical Congress in Berlin: artificial intelligence key for connected and automated driving

(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 21-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — High-level stakeholders from the industry and politics comment and share their views on mobility, transport, logistics and production, in both plenary and specific technical sessions during the second day of 21st Technical Congress … Read the full press release