Keywords: Automotive industry


Stellantis shares plunge 15% after announcing €22 billion exceptional charges for 2025

Stellantis, the multinational automotive group, saw its shares tumble by 15% at the opening of the Paris Stock Exchange on Friday following the announcement of €22 billion in exceptional charges for its 2025 financial results. The company attributed these charges to a significant overestimation......

Toyota appoints new chief executive to speed up decision-making

Japanese automaker Toyota, the world’s largest vehicle manufacturer by sales, has announced a change at the top of its management aimed at streamlining leadership and responding more effectively to a rapidly evolving global environment. The company confirmed that its current chief financial officer......

Italian car sales rise as France hits 15-year January low

Italy's new car registrations bucked the European trend in January 2026, climbing 6.2 percent year-on-year to around 142,000 vehicles, according to transport ministry data. This uptick offers relief after a 2.1 percent decline across 2025, when total sales settled at roughly 1.56 million units. Stellantis......

Volkswagen CEO faces pivotal year after $48 billion market value loss

Investors are pressing Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume for concrete results in what they view as a make-or-break year for the German automaker. Now freed from his dual role at Porsche, which ended January 1, Blume has a narrowing window to halt the company's decline in China and address critical technology......

Automotive industry: Spanish group Airtificial strengthens its presence in Morocco

The Spanish technology company Airtificial has announced new contracts with international clients in the automotive sector, including a strategic project in Morocco, reflecting the firm’s drive for global expansion and geographic diversification. According to the company, Morocco is a promising......

Renault strengthens position as Europe’s second-largest hybrid car seller

Renault continues to build momentum on the European automotive market, consolidating its position as the second-largest seller of hybrid vehicles in Europe, driven by strong demand for both hybrid and fully electric models. In 2025, the French automotive group sold approximately 2.33 million vehicles......

Volkswagen overtakes Tesla in global EV sales outside China

Volkswagen Group has surpassed Tesla to claim the top spot in worldwide electric vehicle sales excluding China through November 2025, signaling a notable shift in the competitive landscape as the U.S. electric car pioneer grapples with its second straight year of declining deliveries. Data released......

Mercedes CLA named car of the year 2026

Mercedes-Benz has been awarded the prestigious Car of the Year 2026 title with its new CLA model, marking only the second time in the brand’s history that it has won this renowned automotive distinction since its creation in 1964. The announcement was made on Friday, January 9, during the official......

Byd overtakes Tesla as world's top electric vehicle seller

Chinese automaker BYD has surpassed Tesla to claim the title of the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturer in 2025, delivering 2.26 million battery electric vehicles compared to Tesla's projected 1.64 million units for the year, based on company documents released Thursday. This milestone......