German FAZ: Actually Sonnenschein010157

Electric cars don’t just come from China, they also come from Eisenach. Opel has been sending its Grandland out into the world from this traditional location for a year now, as a hybrid with a somewhat narrow 145 horsepower, as a plug-in hybrid with 195 horsepower and as an electric SUV with 213 or 325… Continue reading German FAZ: Actually Sonnenschein010157

German Manager Magazine: Stellantis: Sales increase in Europe and North America, shares fall despite recovery004523

The Opel-Mother Stellantis increased sales in the third quarter for the first time in almost two years. Revenues increased by 13 percent to 37.2 billion euros from July to September, the company announced on Thursday. The group also lowered its estimate of the burden on US customs policy to around one billion euros for 2025,… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Stellantis: Sales increase in Europe and North America, shares fall despite recovery004523

@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Reports 13% Year-Over-Year Increase in Q3 2025 Shipments and Net Revenues007749

AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. today announced its Q3 2025 results, reporting a 13% year-over-year increase in Net revenues to €37.2 billion, primarily driven by growth in North America, Enlarged Europe and Middle East & Africa, while South America saw a moderate decrease. Consolidated shipments(1) totaled 1.3 million units, up 13% (152,000 units), with most of… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Reports 13% Year-Over-Year Increase in Q3 2025 Shipments and Net Revenues007749

German Manager Magazine: ZF Friedrichshafen, BMW, Smart, Nvidia – the newsletter “manage:mobility”004520

Dear reader, Unsurprisingly, the current reporting season leaves Germany’s automobile manufacturers looking quite dispirited. Porsche? Operating profit around 99 percent collapsed. Mercedes? Minus 70 percent in profits from ongoing business. This Thursday, some nervous glances will be directed towards Wolfsburg: Volkswagen presents its figures; Porsche, the long-time guarantor of returns, is no longer available. Is… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: ZF Friedrichshafen, BMW, Smart, Nvidia – the newsletter “manage:mobility”004520

@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Recognizes 54 Global Suppliers at Fifth Annual Supplier of the Year Ceremony in Paris007748

PARIS – Stellantis honored 54 outstanding global suppliers on October 28 across 20 categories, recognizing their remarkable performance, reliability, and commitment to operational excellence. Held in Paris, France – the birthplace of Stellantis’ iconic brands Peugeot, Citroën and DS Automobiles – the event blended heritage with innovation. Now in its fifth year, the ceremony was hosted… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Recognizes 54 Global Suppliers at Fifth Annual Supplier of the Year Ceremony in Paris007748

EU carmakers ‘days away’ from factories halting work in chip war with China

Workers at the Volkswagen car factory in Germany. Companies such as Mercedes are now searching globally for alternatives sources for the Nexperia chip. Photograph: Jens Schlueter/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Workers at the Volkswagen car factory in Germany. Companies such as Mercedes are now searching globally for alternatives sources for the Nexperia chip. Photograph:… Continue reading EU carmakers ‘days away’ from factories halting work in chip war with China

Seat Ibiza

Initially, only one engine will be offered in the UK: a 1.0-litre turbo triple. It can be had with 94bhp and a five-speed manual gearbox or 113bhp and either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It’s a perfectly sufficient combination: torquey and refined at town speeds, with enough grunt to get up… Continue reading Seat Ibiza