Paris 2016
Michelin mounts robust case for 1.6mm tyre tread depth
Michelin has issued a stirring defence of its insistence a tyre tread depth of 1.6mm is consistent with safety and performance,…
Valeo mulls eventual diesel replacement
Valeo says it is well poised to take advantage of the move to electrification as it raises the possibility diesel…
Management briefing – Paris motor show overview
This second of two management briefings covering the 2016 Paris motor show, summarises the concepts and production models which should…
FIEV outlines 14-strong wishlist to French Presidency hopefuls
French supplier association, FIEV says it has written to all candidates involved in the country's Presidential elections next year, urging…
PSA confident of supply chain ahead of huge launches – component chief
PSA says it is confident its supply chain will be robust enough to cope with the frenetic pace of new…
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Faurecia thinks laterally as autonomous looms – CEO
Faurecia firmly expects "20%-30%" of future vehicles will feature some element of autonomous driving as the supplier gears up to…
Plastic Omnium claims 3min hydrogen storage recharge
Plastic Omnium says its high-pressure hydrogen storage prototype has a recharge time of three minutes compared to several hours for electric vehicles.…
FIEV urges carmakers to keep French home fires burning
French supplier association FIEV, is calling for domestic automakers to keep investing at home despite the lower-cost alternatives of manufacturing…
Michelin aims to form part of mobility solution – Europe COO
Michelin says it it's business goal is 'not only' to manufacture tyres, but rather be part of solutions to increasingly complex mobility…
Ghosn raises Nissan Qashqai question-mark for UK
The manufacturing location for the next generation Nissan Qashqai is an investment decision that will largely be determined by the…