automotive-industry

Image for NXP CEO says demand for 'physical AI' boosting outlookFinance

Nxp CEO Says Demand for 'physical Ai' Boosting Outlook

Image for Toyota plans 30% boost to 2026 hybrid vehicle output by 2028, Nikkei saysFinance

Toyota Plans 30% Boost to 2026 Hybrid Vehicle Output by 2028, Nikkei Says

Image for Volvo Cars' sales volumes drop 7% in November-January period in challenging market Finance

Volvo Cars' Sales Volumes Drop 7% in November-January Period in Challenging Market 

Image for Ford and Geely in talks for manufacturing, technology partnership, sources sayFinance

Ford and Geely in Talks for Manufacturing, Technology Partnership, Sources Say

Image for Renault to use Chinese parts for EV engine to be assembled in France 

Renault to Use Chinese Parts for Ev Engine to Be Assembled in France 

Date: February 3, 2026

By Gilles Guillaume PARIS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Renault will build in France a new small electric vehicle engine using parts supplied by China's Shanghai e-drive, a spokesperson for the carmaker said on...

Image for Italy new car sales up by 6.2% year-on-year in January

Italy New Car Sales up by 6.2% Year-On-Year in January

Date: February 2, 2026

ROME, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The market for new cars in Italy began on a positive note in 2026, with January sales up 6.18% year-on-year to around 142,000 vehicles, transport ministry data showed on Monday...

Image for France new car registrations down 6.55% in January, industry body says

France New Car Registrations Down 6.55% in January, Industry Body Says

Date: February 1, 2026

Feb 1 (Reuters) - New car registrations in France declined 6.55% in January from a year earlier to 107,157 vehicles, data from French car body PFA showed on Sunday. Tesla sales in the country slumped...

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Stellantis to Hike Italy Output This Year Thanks to New Models, Europe Chief Says

Date: January 30, 2026

MILAN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Stellantis expects to increase its output in Italy this year thanks to new models, a top executive said, as the car maker works to meet commitments with the Rome government...

Image for Bosch warns of rising cost pressure in 2026, delays margin target

Bosch Warns of Rising Cost Pressure in 2026, Delays Margin Target

Date: January 30, 2026

FRANKFURT, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Bosch, the world's largest car parts supplier, on Friday warned of another tough year in 2026 and postponed a 7% margin target as it expects no let-up in cost and...

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Italy's Brembo Exceeds 2025 Margin Target in Challenging Auto Market

Date: January 29, 2026

Jan 29 (Reuters) - Italian premium brake maker Brembo said on Thursday its annual core profit margin was 16.5%, slightly better than the previously guided 16%, despite a broader decline in production...