Keywords: Automotive


CATL-Stellantis battery plant in Spain to bring Chinese workforce during construction phase

The joint battery factory project developed by CATL and Stellantis in northeastern Spain will rely on a significant Chinese workforce during its construction phase, as the partners accelerate efforts to establish a major electric vehicle battery production hub in Europe. The facility, located in the......

Audi and Volkswagen push for joint restructuring amid mounting global market pressures

Audi is preparing to deepen its collaboration with parent company Volkswagen as the premium carmaker seeks to reposition its business in response to weakening demand in key international markets and growing pressure across the global automotive industry. The strategic direction was outlined by Audi......

Renault shifts production focus to Morocco as automotive manufacturing strategy evolves

Renault is strengthening Morocco's role within its global manufacturing network, increasingly allocating production of new vehicle models to the North African country as the company seeks to improve efficiency, lower costs and accelerate its industrial transformation. The strategic shift reflects......

Throne Day: Christian Cambon praises Morocco's development model and stability

On the occasion of Throne Day, the president of the France-Morocco friendship group in the French Senate, Christian Cambon, highlighted the economic and social transformation undertaken by the Kingdom under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The French senator describes Morocco as a space......

Automotive, Aerospace, Batteries: How Morocco is Establishing Itself as a Regional Industrial Power

In just over two decades, Morocco has profoundly transformed its industrial profile. Long dominated by low-value-added activities, its productive base now hosts complex manufacturing chains in the automotive, aerospace, and more recently, electric battery technologies. This evolution reflects a long-term......

Xpeng recalls more than 33,000 X9 electric vehicles over suspension safety concern

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng has announced a recall of 33,473 X9 multi-purpose vehicles after a potential defect affecting the front air suspension system raised safety concerns. The recall was disclosed in a notice published by China's market regulator on Friday. The action covers......

Volkswagen reports sharp profit decline as China weakness and one-off costs weigh on earnings

German automaker Volkswagen posted a steep decline in second-quarter earnings after weaker sales in China and significant one-off charges weighed heavily on its financial performance. The disappointing results underline the mounting challenges facing one of Europe's largest car manufacturers as global......

New car registrations in the European Union rise 5.7% in the first half of 2026

New car registrations across the European Union increased by 5.7% during the first six months of 2026, according to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), reflecting continued growth in demand for electrified vehicles. Hybrid cars remained the most popular powertrain......

France blocks Tesla’s supervised autonomous driving system over safety concerns

France has decided not to authorize Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system for the time being, citing unresolved safety concerns surrounding the deployment of advanced driver-assistance technologies on public roads. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot confirmed that the French government was not......