Keywords: Automotive industry


Nissan warns UK could face pressure over Chinese car imports

Nissan has warned that the United Kingdom could face increasing pressure from the European Union to tighten its approach to Chinese-made vehicles, as differences between British and European trade policies become more significant for the automotive industry. Massimiliano Messina, a Nissan executive,......

Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 puts AI, electrification and data at the heart of the automotive aftermarket

The automotive aftermarket is entering a period of structural change, and Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 offered a clear view of where the industry is heading. Traditional replacement parts remain central to the business, but they are increasingly being combined with software, vehicle data, artificial......

Hyundai registers five new trademarks in Russia

South Korean automaker Hyundai has registered five new trademarks in Russia, according to data from the country’s Federal Service for Intellectual Property, known as Rospatent. According to official documents, the company submitted five applications in August 2024 and August 2025 for trademarks......

Morocco’s trade deficit widens to 352 billion dirhams in 2025

Morocco’s merchandise trade deficit expanded significantly in 2025, reaching approximately 352 billion dirhams ($37.5 billion), equivalent to around 21% of gross domestic product, according to figures cited in a recent report by the French Treasury Directorate published on September 10. The deficit......

Morocco-Spain trade ties make a broad economic confrontation increasingly difficult

Political tensions between Morocco and Spain have once again fueled debate over the possibility of using economic measures as a means of exerting pressure. Calls for boycotts of Moroccan products have also appeared on social media, reflecting growing political sensitivity surrounding trade relations......

Morocco emerges as a new competitor for Italy’s automotive industry

Morocco is increasingly becoming part of the strategic debate surrounding Europe’s automotive industry, as Italian manufacturers warn that upcoming European industrial policies could unintentionally strengthen competition from production hubs outside the European Union. Roberto Vavassori, president......

Volkswagen prepares painful restructuring with up to 50,000 jobs at risk

Volkswagen is preparing for a major restructuring aimed at significantly reducing costs and improving profitability, with up to 50,000 jobs potentially affected worldwide in the coming years, around half of them in Germany. The German automaker’s supervisory board has unanimously approved a broad......

Audi unveils A2 e-tron as its most efficient electric car yet

Audi has unveiled its all-new A2 e-tron in Paris, introducing a compact electric model designed specifically for the European market and focused heavily on energy efficiency and long-distance driving. The German automaker describes the A2 e-tron as the most efficient electric vehicle in its history.......

From Tangier to Europe, Morocco strengthens its position as an industrial hub

Morocco is strengthening its role as a key industrial and logistics platform for European markets, as companies increasingly look for production bases that combine geographic proximity, competitive costs and efficient transport infrastructure. The country's industrial transformation is extending......