A new leather wrapping solution developed by French supplier Faurecia will enable automakers to create more unique designs in their car interiors and more localize their production processes. Traditionally, wrapping…
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UK car output rose 7% in October on high exports
UK car production rose 7.4% year-on-year in October, driven mainly by exports of luxury and specialty models to the European Union (EU), according to a statement from the Society of…
Toyota looks for ways to turn buyers back into leasers
Bringing these customers back to dealers in a way that approximates a normal leasing cycle is “something we have to create, because so far we’ve had 30% of our portfolio…
BMW will add battery production at new Hungary plant
BMW assembles its batteries at three locations in Germany, its Spartanburg site in the United States and its Shenyang plant in China, while in Europe it sources battery cells from…
The UK car industry’s prospects go from bad to worse
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has less room for spending to support what’s left of Britain’s car manufacturing base. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt last week announced a series of £55 billion ($66.7…
Polestar 7 could be brand’s first Europe-made car, CEO says
Polestar has decided to add production in Europe, but it will be at least five years before that happens. “The big thing for us is to come to Europe at…
Stellantis could build EVs in India for Europe, Tavares says
During his first trip to India after becoming CEO of Stellantis, he said the company was still working out plans to export EVs from India and had not yet made…