Plants, jobs and earnings

Renault maintains its revenue in the third quarter despite the decline in volumes

The Renault Group posted revenue up 1.5% to 11.6 billion euros in the third quarter, offsetting the decline in sales and Dacia's slump through industrial partnerships and product mix.

Ford boss says brand quality still insufficient

Ford's chief executive says the quality of the brand's products is not yet up to his expectations.

Hyundai and Kia invest an additional 475 billion won in 42dot

Hyundai and Kia have decided to inject approximately 475.3 billion won in additional funds into 42dot, bringing their cumulative commitment to over 2 trillion won. The company, which specializes in software-defined vehicles and autonomous driving, recorded an operating loss of approximately 350 billion won last year.

Power outages in Tunisia cost Lear $8 million

Supplier Lear puts the impact of power outages on its operations in Tunisia at $8 million.

Volkswagen design chief wants friendlier cars

Volkswagen's design chief is calling for less aggressive and friendlier lines on future models.

Overview of several developments in the global automotive industry

A summary article reviewing several recent developments in the automotive industry on an international scale.

Zotye returns to profit in the third quarter

Chinese automaker Zotye publishes positive quarterly results, a sign of financial recovery.

Volkswagen becomes Rivian's largest shareholder

After investing around $3 billion, Volkswagen Group becomes the main shareholder of US automaker Rivian, with a commitment that could reach an additional $2.8 billion.

Chinese plastics processor Juncheng diversifies its automotive parts toward electric vehicles and robotics

Profile of Chinese supplier Juncheng Technology, a specialist in precision plastic injection, which is reusing its expertise beyond automotive and extending its activities toward new energy vehicles and robotics.

Review of global automotive industry news

Overview of several recent developments in the automotive industry around the world.

Tata Motors finalizes acquisition of Iveco for 3.4 billion euros

Indian group Tata Motors has validated its 3.4 billion euro public tender offer for Italian truck and bus manufacturer Iveco.

Aston Martin remains in the red in the third quarter

British manufacturer Aston Martin Lagonda announces a loss in the third quarter, down sharply year-on-year, and still struggles to reach profitability.

Aumovio France takes stock one year after its spin-off from Continental

Continental's former automotive division in France announces new contracts with Nissan and Mitsubishi and continues developing an electric platform for microcars, while diversifying outside automotive.

Sylvia Laurent Martin named head of sales at Seat-Cupra France

Sylvia Laurent Martin, until now executive secretary of Volkswagen Group France, becomes head of the sales department for the Seat and Cupra brands in France.

Vingroup posts record profit of $1.7 billion over nine months

Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, parent company of VinFast, reports a record profit of $1.7 billion over the first nine months of 2026.

Green light for Jaguar Land Rover Solihull plant expansion

Expansion plans for Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull plant in the United Kingdom receive a favorable step forward.

Alfa Romeo design chief criticizes giant screens

Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos, head of design at Alfa Romeo, believes that large screens do not match the brand's philosophy.

Le Premier ministre bangladais visite l'usine Toyota de Motomachi au Japon

Le Premier ministre du Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, a visité l'usine Toyota de Motomachi à Nagoya lors de sa visite de quatre jours au Japon, dans un contexte de renforcement des liens économiques.

Canada recalls vehicles from Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Hyundai and Lincoln

Several manufacturers are recalling vehicles in Canada, including models from Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Hyundai and Lincoln.

Pakistani Sazgar opens first overseas plant in Philippines

Pakistani manufacturer Sazgar establishes its first production plant outside Pakistan, in the Philippines.

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers become profitable

Chinese electric car manufacturers are no longer content to produce good models: they are starting to turn a profit.

German automakers continue their decline

German automaker figures continue to deteriorate, illustrating the sector's ongoing difficulties in Germany.