Keywords: Automotive industry


Forvia to sell its interiors business to Apollo funds for $2.1 billion

French automotive supplier Forvia announced on Monday that it has agreed to sell its car interiors division to funds managed by Apollo Global Management for approximately 1.82 billion euros (around $2.1 billion). The transaction is part of Forvia’s broader strategy to streamline its operations......

China’s SAIC Motor plans electric vehicle factory in Spain, report says

China’s SAIC Motor is reportedly planning to establish a new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Spain through its MG brand, according to industry sources cited by Bloomberg News. The project reflects the company’s strategy to expand its presence in the European automotive market,......

Mitsubishi motors recalls over 108,000 vehicles in the US over liftgate issue

Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors has announced the recall of more than 108,000 vehicles in the United States due to a potential safety issue involving the rear liftgate mechanism. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the defect relates to the gas spring components......

Changan sets ambitious goal to join world’s top 10 automakers by 2030

Changan Automobile has announced plans to become one of the world’s top 10 automakers by 2030, highlighting the growing ambitions of Chinese manufacturers in the global automotive market. The company aims to significantly increase its international presence, targeting global sales of up to 5 million......

Samsung SDI signs first EV battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz

South Korea’s Samsung SDI has reached a significant milestone by signing its first electric vehicle (EV) battery supply agreement with German automaker Mercedes-Benz. The multi-year deal marks a new phase of collaboration between the two companies as the global automotive industry accelerates its......

Airbag maker Autoliv’s q1 adjusted operating profit beats forecast

Swedish automotive safety supplier Autoliv, the world’s largest producer of airbags and seatbelts, reported a stronger-than-expected performance in its first-quarter results, with adjusted operating profit declining less than analysts had forecast. The company said that its performance during......

Seres joins BMW and Mercedes-Benz as equal shareholder in Chinese joint venture

Chinese automaker Seres has announced that it will become an equal shareholder in a fast-charging joint venture in China involving German carmakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The move marks a new stage of cooperation in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle sector. According to an official statement released......

Stellantis to end car production at poissy plant by 2029

Automotive group Stellantis NV has announced that it will stop producing new vehicles at its Poissy plant near Paris by 2029, as part of a broader strategy to reduce excess manufacturing capacity in Europe. The company, which owns brands such as Jeep and Peugeot, is facing structural overcapacity across......

BYD avoids price war in South Africa to strengthen its electric vehicle brand

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is deliberately avoiding a price war in South Africa as competition intensifies in Africa’s second-largest automotive market. The South African automotive sector is experiencing a rapid influx of electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, range-extender models,......