Automotive industry

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

Feb 4 (Reuters) - Ford and China’s Geely are in discussions about a potential partnership, eight peo...

4th February, 2026

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

By Gilles Guillaume PARIS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Renault will build in France a new small electric vehic...

3rd February, 2026

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

ROME, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The market for new cars in Italy began on a positive note in 2026, with Janu...

2nd February, 2026

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

Feb 1 (Reuters) - New car registrations in France declined 6.55% in January from a year earlier to 1...

1st February, 2026

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Stellantis to hike Italy output this year thanks to new models, Europe chief says

MILAN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Stellantis expects to increase its output in Italy this year thanks to new...

30th January, 2026

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

FRANKFURT, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Bosch, the world's largest car parts supplier, on Friday warned of ano...

30th January, 2026

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Italy's Brembo exceeds 2025 margin target in challenging auto market

Jan 29 (Reuters) - Italian premium brake maker Brembo said on Thursday its annual core profit margin...

29th January, 2026

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UK vehicle production drops nearly 16% in toughest year in a generation, SMMT says

Jan 29 (Reuters) - British vehicle production tumbled in 2025 after a cyberattack at the country's l...

29th January, 2026

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India to slash tariffs on high-end EU cars to 30% in boost for luxury carmakers

By Shivangi Acharya and Aditi Shah NEW DELHI, Jan 28 (Reuters) - India will immediately slash duties...

28th January, 2026

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South Africa's auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says

By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG, Jan 28 (Reuters) - South Africa's automotive industry is not calling...

28th January, 2026

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Volkswagen looks to Asia, Middle East for export opportunities from China

BERLIN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Volkswagen plans to use its lower costs in China to export more cars from...

28th January, 2026

Image for Stellantis France steps up discounts in 2026 to regain volume levels
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Stellantis France steps up discounts in 2026 to regain volume levels

PARIS, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Stellantis will step up price cuts on new cars sold in France this year in...

28th January, 2026