Tag: Daimler

August 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for August pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in August 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading August 2025 new car pre-registration figures

@VW Group: Overall victories for the Audi R8 LMS in Europe, Asia, and New Zealand010650

With its first overall victory in the Italian sprint season, at the finale of the China GT Championship, and at the start of the South Island Endurance Series in New Zealand, the Audi R8 LMS proved its competitiveness on three continents in September. Class titles in Thailand and in the Michelin 24H Series Europe confirm… Continue reading @VW Group: Overall victories for the Audi R8 LMS in Europe, Asia, and New Zealand010650

Stellantis: why the Sochaux factory suddenly stops part of its production of 3008 and 5008

During a CSE, a business social committee this Tuesday, September 30, the Historical Sochaux factory in the Doubs, which has 6,500 employees has just announced several days of stopping car production in the coming weeks. We explain to you. Regional news Each day, an overview of the main news from all regions. France Télévisions uses… Continue reading Stellantis: why the Sochaux factory suddenly stops part of its production of 3008 and 5008

Michelin Sees India as Key Growth Market; Unveils Made-In-India PV Tyres

Hoping to capitalize on the premiumization trend in the world’s third-largest passenger vehicle market, French tyre maker Michelin is betting big on India’s growing appetite for passenger vehicles, especially in midsize SUVs and vehicles with upsized wheels, with local domestic production of passenger car radial tyres.  The company, which previously relied on imports to serve… Continue reading Michelin Sees India as Key Growth Market; Unveils Made-In-India PV Tyres

Michelin Sees India as Key Growth Market; Unveils Made-In-India PV Tyres

Hoping to capitalize on the premiumization trend in the world’s third-largest passenger vehicle market, French tyre maker Michelin is betting big on India’s growing appetite for passenger vehicles, especially in midsize SUVs and vehicles with upsized wheels, with local domestic production of passenger car radial tyres.  The company, which previously relied on imports to serve… Continue reading Michelin Sees India as Key Growth Market; Unveils Made-In-India PV Tyres

German FAZ: Autoland has burned down010041

The list of horror news from the auto industry was last long: Bosch reduces another 13,000 jobs in the automotive division, Daimler Truck 5000, ZF 14,000. Until winter, further misfortune messages from the headquarters of the car companies and suppliers are expected. The proud Autoland Baden-Württemberg, where the companies mentioned and many other companies are… Continue reading German FAZ: Autoland has burned down010041

German FAZ: Rust under the Autolack010041

A few days ago, the German auto industry in Munich literally had its muscles play. After a long phase of weakness, the industry switched to attack, it said at the IAA car show-with new e-models, better software and refreshed burners. Now the picture falls together again. With its shortened forecast, Porsche has disclosed how expensive… Continue reading German FAZ: Rust under the Autolack010041

Europe’s silent surrender and the new industrial colonialism

Europe once led the automotive and renewable energy revolutions. Now, as China builds factories on European soil, the continent risks relegating itself to junior-partner status in the technologies of the 21st century, argues Paul Bennett of Madox Square Advisory. Europe stands at a critical crossroads, and it appears to be choosing the path of least… Continue reading Europe’s silent surrender and the new industrial colonialism