The global automotive industry is navigating deep contradictions and drastic shifts in direction. On one hand, traditional manufacturers like Volkswagen are forced to radically downsize their workforce to realign with declining post-pandemic market demand. On the other, we are witnessing a fierce push from Chinese players, led by BYD's ambitious plan to snatch the crown of world’s top manufacturer from Toyota, while on the technological front, giants like GM choose to overhaul their battery strategies in favor of higher-performing solutions. This industrial landscape is further complicated by severe ...

From June 17th to 20th in Paris, DS N°7 will be featured at the VivaTech exhibition alongside Adobe, a leader in technologies that unleash creativity, productivity, and customer experiences through innovative tools and platforms. At the heart of this partnership is the latest creation from DS Automobiles, DS N°7, which will be showcased in 3D on Adobe's large screens. Visitors will also have the opportunity to create their own customized version of the DS N°7 using Adobe Firefly, one of the leading generative artificial intelligence technologies ...

Dongfeng makes its debut in the automated logistics market with the launch of OpenVAN, its first independent brand dedicated to Level 4 driverless commercial vehicles. Presented in Xiangyang, Hubei province, the brand is strategically aimed at anticipating the implementation of new Chinese national regulations on autonomous driving. During the launch event, OpenVAN has already received orders for over 4,000 units, with the first deliveries scheduled for August. Developed in collaboration with autonomous driving specialist Zelos, the range consists of four electric models designed to cover the entire freight transport ...

Toyota is calling on the European Union for flexibility, neutrality, and regulatory pragmatism regarding the localization requirements proposed in the Industrial Accelerator Act, the Commission's plan aimed at protecting domestic manufacturing from low-cost Chinese imports. Speaking at the Automotive News Europe Congress, Toyota Europe CEO Yoshihiro Nakata warned that excluding historical international partners such as the United Kingdom, Japan, and Turkey from the recognition of vehicles as "Made in EU" could jeopardize future investments, employment, and technology transfer, reducing the regional scale necessary to compete globally. While sharing the ...

The FIA and Formula 1 have announced the official extension of the agreement with Pirelli, confirming the Italian company as the exclusive tire supplier for the Formula 1 World Championship until the end of the 2028 season. The extension was formalized following the activation, by mutual agreement between the parties, of an option clause for an additional year contained in the contract signed in 2023, which originally covered the 2025-2027 triennium. Under this agreement, Pirelli will continue to exclusively equip the FIA feeder series: Formula 2, Formula 3, and F1 ...

The F1 Monaco Grand Prix last weekend marked the celebration of an important milestone for the Surveillance Data Recorder (SDR), the official data acquisition device of the championship developed by Marelli in partnership with the FIA. The system has indeed celebrated 300 official F1 events and simultaneously its latest evolution - the SDR 5 - made its debut, with numerous optimizations and the integration of artificial intelligence. To celebrate these milestones, Riccardo De Filippi, Head of Marelli Motorsport, presented a special limited edition version of the SDR4 to FIA President Mohammed Ben ...

The sudden policy and economic U-turns of the Trump administration are hitting Japanese automakers hard, with a bill that has already reached 4.420 trillion yen ($27.6 billion) in the fiscal year ending on March 31 and risks exceeding the 40 billion threshold by March 2027. Leading the wave of losses are industry giants, penalized by new American customs duties (also extended to Mexico and Canada), the halt to federal incentives for electric cars, and the relaxation of emissions regulations. Tariffs represent the most significant expense item, with an ...

Facile.it has announced two acquisitions: Infodrive Service, a leading company in the automotive assistance services sector, and Fideas, an insurance agency in the business intermediation sector. In particular, with the acquisition of Infodrive Service, the omnichannel broker strengthens its positioning by integrating the assistance services offered to motorists. Infodrive Service offers a complete assistance platform ranging from 24-hour roadside assistance to legal assistance on claims, as well as the provision of post-sales warranties and auto parts supply. Born with the aim of supporting motorists and industry operators (such as ...

BYD's president, Wang Chuanfu, has announced the goal of transforming the Chinese company into the largest automaker in the world by volume within the next five years. The announcement, made during the annual shareholders' meeting at the Shenzhen headquarters in front of approximately 1,000 investors, comes in an effort to reassure the markets following a significant drop in stock value. Over the past year, BYD's shares have plummeted by over 45% in Hong Kong and 33% in Shenzhen, due to fierce price competition and a slowdown in ...

General Motors could revolutionize its strategy for next-generation electric vehicles, abandoning plans related to lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries. Despite previously announcing the intention to start production of LFP cells in Tennessee by the end of 2027 for future EVs, GM's battery technology chief, Kurt Kelty, revealed to Reuters that the LFP formula may no longer have a place in the Group's automotive portfolio. The Detroit giant has decided to focus its efforts on an alternative chemistry, known as LMR (lithium and manganese-rich), defined by Kelty as the real flagship ...