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Too big to fail? Volkswagen Group’s twofold China crisis

VW Group is facing a serious challenge from Chinese OEMs in China and in Europe.

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US light vehicle market robust in August despite YoY decline

According to preliminary estimates, US Light Vehicle (LV) sales fell by 5.6% year-on-year (YoY) in August, to 1.39 mn units.

Stellantis future models 2026-2036: Part 3

In this third of three reports, the final five of Stellantis' fifteen brands are examined.

Volkswagen approves new plan for 50,000 more job cuts

Volkswagen Group is planning more restructuring in Europe to lower costs and meet the competitive challenge from Chinese OEMs.

BEVs lift UK’s August new car market

August UK car sales were up 13.7% to 94,236 units in what is a low-volume month of the calendar year.

Audi and SAIC Motor establish joint Shanghai R&D hub for AUDI marque

The unit will focus on vehicle dynamics, AI-driven smart cockpits, and next-generation driver-assistance systems.

Hyundai Mobis opens electric powertrain plant in Slovakia

South Korean parts maker continues to expand in global BEV supply chain.

Toyota to invest US$280m to upgrade its plant in Vietnam

The automaker plans to introduce HEVs at the plant, to reduce its reliance on imports.

Unifor opens contract talks with Stellantis covering over 9,000 Canadian workers

Stellantis is the last of the Detroit Three to start contract talks with Unifor, following pattern deals with Ford and General Motors.

Bentley’s first electric model will be its most powerful ever

The carmaker said the all-electric Torcal is the “most powerful” and “fastest-accelerating” production model it has built.

AUMOVIO agrees sale of washer and cleaning business to CERTINA Group

The deal, announced on 3 September, covers production, research and development, employees and all related business activities.