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Ineos staff across multiple locations globally were impacted by the head count reduction program, which began Nov. 13.
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Ineos Automotive cuts hundreds of jobs to become more customer-focused
Ineos staff across multiple locations globally were impacted by the head count reduction program, which began Nov. 13.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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The move is part of CEO Ivan Espinosa's global restructuring and turnaround plan that includes a 15 percent cut in headcount as the automaker seeks to return to profit.
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Nissan to cut jobs at European regional office as part of global overhaul
The move is part of CEO Ivan Espinosa's global restructuring and turnaround plan that includes a 15 percent cut in headcount as the automaker seeks to return to profit.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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The gigafactory in Termoli would have been one of three European EV battery hubs for Stellantis.
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Stellantis-backed ACC to cancel plans for Italy gigafactory, report says
The gigafactory in Termoli would have been one of three European EV battery hubs for Stellantis.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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VW's investment package delay threatens a future Audi plant in the U.S., the German newspaper Bild said.
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VW said to delay investments amid financial uncertainty
VW's investment package delay threatens a future Audi plant in the U.S., the German newspaper Bild said.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Companies across the battery supply chain are asking for rules to anchor cell and pack production in the EU and give investors and automakers certainty.
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European battery suppliers urge local content rules to protect jobs and cut China reliance
Companies across the battery supply chain are asking for rules to anchor cell and pack production in the EU and give investors and automakers certainty.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Renault is exploring the use of a range extender on its next compact/midsize EV platform to hedge demand and policy uncertainty in Europe.
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Renault may shift to multienergy platform for next compact models
Renault is exploring a plug-in hybrid or range extender on its next compact/midsize EV platform to hedge demand and policy uncertainty in Europe.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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The concept that could preview the next 208 small car has steer-by-wire Hypersquare controls, a windshield info display and a new front end design.
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Peugeot Polygon concept previews Hypersquare steering wheel for 2027
The concept that could preview the next 208 small car has steer-by-wire Hypersquare controls, a windshield info display and a new front end design.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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The move reflects automakers’ growing frustration over geopolitical disruptions to their operations from companies such as chipmaker Nexperia.
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GM wants parts makers to pull supply chains from China, report says
The move reflects automakers’ growing frustration over geopolitical disruptions to their operations from companies such as chipmaker Nexperia.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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The Nexperia chips crisis highlights the need for automakers to rely less on Chinese technology and boost supply chain resilience.
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Nexperia dispute is easing but further supply trouble may be ahead
The Nexperia chips crisis highlights the need for automakers to rely less on Chinese technology as industry watchers advise them to boost supply chain agility and resilience.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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McLaren's first four-door model, code-named P47, will be a V8-powered performance SUV.
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McLaren plans new model annually through 2028, including first SUV and nearly 800-hp coupe
McLaren's first four-door model, code-named P47, will be a V-8-powered performance SUV.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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The chip specialist has close ties to Stellantis, Volvo and Mercedes and aims to challenge ADAS rivals Nvidia and Mobileye by offering a system that debuts in the BMW iX3.
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Qualcomm pushes into driver assistance sector using tech developed with BMW
The chip specialist, which has close ties to Stellantis, Volvo and Mercedes, will challenge driver assistance rivals Nvidia and Mobileye by offering derivatives of a system that debuts in the BMW iX3.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Renault CEO Francois Provost says a pause on new regulations will allow engineers to focus on the goal of an affordable, clean EV built in Europe.
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Renault urges EU to freeze small EV rules to boost profits, slash prices
Renault CEO Francois Provost says a pause on new regulations will allow engineers to focus on the goal of an affordable, clean EV built in Europe.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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The European Union needs to defend its car industry from Chinese competition, including a reassessment of its 2035 zero-emission target for new cars and vans, the bloc’s industry chief, Stephane Sejourne, said in an interview. www.autonews.com/manufacturin...
EU must protect car industry from Chinese rivals, commissioner says
Stephane Sejourne, the bloc's industry chief, said the EU must show flexibility in achieving its goal of phasing out internal combustion cars by 2035. He also hinted at measures against Chinese produc...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Renault Group’s new CEO, Francois Provost, is preparing to unveil a five-year plan targeting to enhance Renault's quality reputation www.autonews.com/renault/ane-...
Renault’s new strategic plan will focus on agility to match Chinese rivals
CEO Francois Provost aims to make Renault as fast-moving as BYD while rivaling Toyota for quality.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Struggles to buy a vehicle lays bare how economic pressures are fraying the social fabric in Germany, the inventor of the automobile. www.autonews.com/retail/sales...
Germany’s soaring auto prices put new cars out of reach for many
New-car sales in Germany remain below pre-pandemic levels as automakers retreat from the budget segment. Dwindling buying power has shifted demand to the used market.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Renault has delivered on its promise to reveal the new Twingo battery-electric minicar within two years at a price of less than €20,000 www.autonews.com/renault/ane-...
Renault delivers Twingo EV in 2 years to match speed of Chinese rivals
Renault’s retro-styled minicar will cost less than €20,000. It will challenge the Citroen e-C3, Hyundai Inster and Leapmotor T03.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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The Continental Supersports will extend “the extreme character of our brand,” Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser said
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Bentley revives Supersports name for rwd Continental GT
The Continental Supersports will extend “the extreme character of our brand,” Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser said.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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BYD is building a lead over Tesla in the U.K. and is now neck-and-neck with the Elon Musk-led company in Germany, two of Europe’s biggest markets for EVs. www.autonews.com/retail/sales...
BYD pulls ahead of Tesla in the UK, closes sales gap in Germany
BYD has benefited from a surge in plug-in hybrid sales over battery electric vehicles and a backlash against Elon Musk.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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The Seal U DM-is Europe's top-selling plug-in hybrid car after it overtook the VW Tiguan. Building the car in Turkey will help BYD to meet demand. www.autonews.com/byd/ane-byd-...
BYD will build plug-in hybrid Seal U in Turkey, increasing pressure on European rivals
The Seal U DM-is Europe's top-selling plug-in hybrid car after it overtook the VW Tiguan. Building the car in Turkey will help BYD to meet demand.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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BMW CEO Oliver Zipse welcomed “positive signals” emerging in the political dispute between the Chinese and Dutch governments over the chipmaker Nexperia. www.autonews.com/bmw/ane-bmw-...
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse welcomes ‘positive signals’ on Nexperia chips crunch
BMW is supporting its suppliers to validate alternative supplies of automotive chips, CEO Oliver Zipse said.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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The European Commission aims to announce the creation of a new category of affordable small electric cars in December in an effort to counter Chinese competition and revive the European market, an EU commissioner said.

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EU plans December announcement to make small EVs more affordable
European automakers have been pushing for regulatory change to support small EVs built in Europe, at a time when Chinese brands are gaining market share.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Audi’s wide-ranging product portfolio overhaul will include a new flagship crossover named the Q9, the German luxury brand confirmed. www.autonews.com/volkswagen/a...
Audi Q9 large crossover set for 2026 debut
Audi’s U.S. dealers for years have sought a bigger three-row crossover to serve customers looking for more space.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Chinese brands captured a double-digit market share in Europe’s key volume SUV segments in September as they maximized their advantages in electrified drivetrains at the expense of established automakers. www.autonews.com/europe/ane-s...
How Chinese brands more than doubled their Europe market share in record-setting month
Chinese automakers are rapidly gaining customers in Europe's key SUV segments. They are also taking the lead in the plug-in hybrid sector.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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German suppliers were rushing for exemptions to Chinese export restrictions on Nexperia chips, while hoping for a political solution to a trade stand-off that has caused alarm over possible production stoppages. www.autonews.com/manufacturin...
German suppliers rush to get China exemptions for Nexperia chip exports
Automakers and their suppliers face production stoppages if a dispute over Nexperia, which makes large volumes of basic chips used in cars, is not solved soon.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Tesla registrations dropped 89 percent in Sweden, 86 percent in Denmark, 50 percent in Norway and 31 percent in Spain. www.autonews.com/tesla/ane-te...
Tesla sales plunge again in some European markets in October
Tesla no longer has the EV market to itself and that seems to be showing in its sales figures in Europe, according to industry watchers.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM