Events

Dongfeng Motor Group adjusts leadership, Lu Fang named deputy general manager

Chinese group Dongfeng Motor announces a reshuffle of its executives, with the appointment of Lu Fang as deputy general manager.

Sternpartner and Anders acquire the Mercedes-Benz branch in Bremen

Sternpartner and the Anders group are taking over the Mercedes-Benz dealership in Bremen, which includes four concessions, as part of the sale of the manufacturer's distribution network.

Pierre Leclercq replaces Mark Adams as head of Vauxhall and Opel design

Pierre Leclercq immediately takes over direction of Vauxhall and Opel design. Mark Adams retires after nearly 25 years in the group.

Chery premieres the Tiggo X7, first SUV in the Tiggo X series

Chery premiered the Tiggo X7, the first model of the new Tiggo X SUV family, to a group of users from its global community.

LKQ plunges into the red in the third quarter of 2026 and changes leadership

Software issues in Germany and a drop in sales in Europe pushed LKQ into a loss in the third quarter of 2026; the group withdrew its forecast and replaced its management.

Wu Bilei appointed director and deputy party secretary of Dongfeng Motor Group

Wu Bilei has assumed the roles of director and deputy secretary of the Party Committee of the Dongfeng Group.

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.

Global market share of Chinese automobiles falls to 32.1% over nine months

Over the first nine months of 2026, the share of Chinese manufacturers in global sales returns to 32.1%, with local brands gaining ground while international groups recede.

Changan reviews its three strategic plans

Changan Automobile presents the culmination of its three major plans and estimates that the group is reaching a structural upward inflection point.

Dongfeng presents all its brands at the Wuhan auto show

The Dongfeng Group is exhibiting its entire range of brands on the occasion of the 26th edition of the Wuhan International Motor Show.

SGS acquires ProTechnologies and strengthens its technical inspection network in France

The SGS group continues its external growth in French technical inspection with the acquisition of ProTechnologies, adding the Mon Contrôle Technique brand to its Auto Sécurité and Sécuritest networks.

Loncin unveils four new models at EICMA 2026

The Loncin group presents at the Milan EICMA show the Voge R800 naked bike, the SR16 380 scooter, and the UWolf550 and XWolf450 quads.

GM, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen dealerships change hands in Canada

Canadian dealership groups continue their expansion with the purchase of franchises for GM, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen brands.

CATL expands eVTOL partnerships with agreement with Blue Vector

CATL broadens its alliances in batteries for vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, having been chosen by Skyla Aviation as its exclusive battery partner. The group continues its diversification beyond automobiles.

GAC: own brands exceed 50% of sales but loss reaches 6.99 billion yuan

Over the first nine months, GAC's own brands account for more than half of sales, but the group recorded a loss of 6.987 billion yuan according to the published figure.

Renault: group sales down 4% despite success of R5 and Twingo

Renault Group's sales fell by 4% even as the Renault 5 and Twingo electric city cars continue their growth.

GAC reports 12.29% revenue increase over nine months

The GAC group recorded 12.29% revenue growth over the first nine months, driven by its own brands, electrification, and exports.

Tencent highlights AI solutions for connected cars

Tencent Smart Mobility is showcasing its offerings combining artificial intelligence and automotive, with a group executive speaking on the subject.

Nippon Paint and Taikisha present a new film decoration process for auto parts in the US

The two Japanese groups jointly announce a new film decoration method intended for automotive parts on the American market.

CATL and BYD account for half of global electric car batteries

The two Chinese groups CATL and BYD together hold around half of the global market for electric vehicle batteries.

Chinese distributor Meidong Auto sees half-year loss widen to 275 million yuan

The distribution group Meidong Auto, which markets Porsche among others in China, reports a net loss of 275 million yuan over six months despite strong performance from its dealers.

Hyundai aims for second place globally ahead of Volkswagen

According to a comparative analysis of the first nine months of 2026, Hyundai Motor Group, trailing Volkswagen Group by approximately 100,000 units, aims to surpass the German group in the global manufacturer rankings.

Niterra aims for 1 trillion yen in sales by reinventing itself in the face of electrification

The president of Niterra (formerly NGK Spark Plug) explains the Japanese group's diversification, whose historical products are threatened by the electric transition, with a revenue target of 1 trillion yen.

Hyundai Steel: 51% rebound in operating profit

Hyundai Steel, the steel subsidiary of the Hyundai Motor Group, sees its operating profit rebound 51% while remaining below last year's level.

Dongfeng and CATL sign a group-level strategic agreement

Dongfeng Motor and battery maker CATL conclude a strategic partnership at group level, covering the entire electric vehicle supply chain.

Charancha launches Weekly Car discount service on certified used cars

The Charancha platform, part of the Deutsche Automobil group, launches Weekly Car, a lottery service offering a discount of 10 million won on the purchase of a certified used vehicle.

China: State-owned auto groups move from recapitalization to full value chain integration

A report on the consolidation of the Chinese automotive sector describes the transition of state-owned enterprises from capital restructuring operations to complete integration of the value chain.