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Stellantis-backed Leapmotor is expanding its lineup into Europe's second-largest segment with the B03X small EV.
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Leapmotor B03X small EV targets Hyundai Kona, Peugeot 2008, Ford Puma
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor is expanding its lineup into Europe's second-largest segment with the B03X small EV.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Ford has ended production of the Focus at its factory in Saarlouis, Germany, amid the automaker's restructuring of its European business.
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Ford’s final Focus rolls off the line in quiet farewell
Ford has ended production of the Focus at its factory in Saarlouis, Germany, amid the automaker's restructuring of its European business.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Leapmotor booked about $35 million in European credits from Stellantis, which holds a 20 percent stake in the Chinese EV maker.
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Stellantis carbon credits help China’s Leapmotor swing to Q3 profit
Leapmotor booked about $35 million in European credits from Stellantis, which holds a 20 percent stake in the Chinese EV maker.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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China electric vehicle player Xpeng envisions localized production in every major region as it quickly grows international sales.
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China EV maker Xpeng eyes expanding Europe production beyond Magna plant in Austria
China electric vehicle player Xpeng envisions localized production in every major region as it quickly grows international sales.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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The electric version expands the lineup of the ever-important Cayenne, a nameplate that battles with the smaller Macan crossover to be Porsche's No. 1 seller globally. www.autonews.com/volkswagen/p...
2026 Cayenne Electric, packing up to 1,139 hp, expands Porsche EV lineup as market cools
The electric version expands the lineup of the ever-important Cayenne, a nameplate that battles with the smaller Macan crossover to be Porsche's No. 1 seller globally.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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The industry had 48,700 fewer employees than a year earlier at the end of September, a decline of 6.3 percent and the biggest drop in any major industrial sector.
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Employment in German auto sector at lowest level in over a decade
The industry had 48,700 fewer employees than a year earlier at the end of September, a decline of 6.3 percent and the biggest drop in any major industrial sector.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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In our opinion, the spectacle betrayed decades of apolitical words and actions by Toyota Motor Corp., and did so in gleeful celebration of a man whose deeds this year have caused billions in losses to the auto industry.
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In our opinion: Akio Toyoda’s MAGA moment a tone-deaf mistake
The spectacle betrayed decades of apolitical words and actions by Toyota Motor Corp., and did so in gleeful celebration of a man whose deeds this year have caused billions in losses to the auto indust...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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The move eases a standoff with Beijing that has hampered automotive production worldwide. But longer-term issues remain, including Nexperia's future role in the industry.
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Dutch return control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, defusing immediate crisis
The move eases a standoff with Beijing that has hampered automotive production worldwide. But longer-term issues remain, including Nexperia's future role in the industry.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Europe's top dealer group, Emil Frey, represents China’s Chery, Xpeng and Great Wall while the third-largest group, Hedin Bil, includes BYD, Honqi and Xpeng in its portfolio.
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Europe’s biggest dealer groups add Chinese brands, eyeing profit, risk reduction
Europe's top dealer group, Emil Frey, represents China’s Chery, Xpeng and Great Wall while the third-largest group, Hedin Bil, includes BYD, Honqi and Xpeng in its portfolio.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Audi’s new SUV will be an electric model with a range extender, designed specifically for American consumers.
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Audi plans to build Land Rover Defender rival in U.S. on Scout platform
Audi’s new SUV will be an electric model with a range extender, designed specifically for American consumers.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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In London, a seamless self-driving test with UK startup Wayve — and no honking

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In London, a seamless self-driving test with UK startup Wayve — and no honking
A Ford Mustang Mach-E equipped with Wayve's self-driving technology was able to navigate complicated pedestrian crossings in a test drive.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Akio Toyoda goes MAGA in star-spangled, BBQ-slathered, F-150-truckin’, NASCAR-styled charm offensive
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Akio Toyoda goes MAGA in star-spangled, BBQ-slathered, F-150-truckin’, NASCAR-styled charm offensive
Akio Toyoda hosts a NASCAR showcase at Fuji Speedway highlighting American car culture.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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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