On September 4, Renault Group announced that the usage of AI has increased performance in plants by improving speed, agility, and reliability. Nearly 90% of production lines are now connected, producing over 5 billion data points daily.
These data feed the industrial metaverse, a digital twin (virtual assistant) of t

On September 8, the French Government announced the introduction of an exceptional additional bonus of EUR 1,000 for the purchase of environmentally friendly electric vehicles, provided they are assembled in Europe and equipped with a European battery. It will start on October 1, 2025. 
This bonus is in addition to t

On September 9, Ennostar announced a collaboration with Valeo to co-develop a Mini LED automotive exterior matrix display. The innovation makes its global debut at IAA Mobility 2025. 
Ennostar’ s Mini LED automotive exterior matrix display module delivers superior brightness, contrast, and resolution, along with exce

Valeo Group (Valeo) has expanded its longstanding partnership with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm, Inc., to deliver Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving (AD) solutions to the global automotive industry.
The collaboration combines Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride Pilot solut

Valeo Group (Valeo) has signed a strategic long-term partnership agreement with Beijing Momenta Technology Co., Ltd. (Momenta), a leading autonomous driving (AD) company, to co-develop advanced mid- to high-level Intelligent Assisted Driving and Autonomous Driving products, systems, and solutions, in China and overse

Valeo Group (Valeo) announced that Valeo Racer, an extended reality (XR) in-car gaming experience, has been chosen by an automaker to equip vehicles in major Asian markets, with production scheduled to begin in Q1/2026.
Powered by Valeo anSWer, the company’s software solution, Valeo Racer allows passengers to play ga

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has entered into a long-term partnership with HESS AG, Switzerland's leading manufacturer of buses, articulated buses, and trolleybuses, to supply several hundred battery packs over the next few years.
The company has developed a line of modular battery packs for HESS that can

Valeo Group (Valeo) has partnered with Capgemini to test and validate Valeo’s new ADAS system up to Level 2+.
The collaboration emphasizes system-wide testing to enhance vehicle safety, reduce accidents, improve driver assistance, and support the advancement of autonomous driving.
Valeo will leverage its expertise in

On September 3, ProLogium Technology and the CEA announced a partnership to develop an innovative solid-state battery module with a “Design-for-Disassembly” structure.  ProLogium and CEA directly address industry pain points in recycling and circularity. The enhanced module architecture enables individual cells to be

Plateforme de la Filière Automobile (PFA) announced that August new passenger car sales in France of 87,850 units increased 2.2% over the same month last year. Group Stellantis sales of 23,040 units increased 1.7% (26.2% share) while Renault Group sales of 21,579 units increased 2.3% (24.6% share).
Volkswagen Group s

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) announced that Colruyt Group and VDL Groep’s VDL Enabling Transport Solutions (VDL ETS) are testing 350-bar hydrogen trucks in both urban and rural environments as part of the European H2Haul project, aimed at accelerating the adoption of zero-emission logistics in Europe.
The

On August 28, Renault announced that it will unveil the sixth-generation Clio at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, with a press conference on September 8, 2025.
From September 9 to 14, the new Clio will be on display at Odeonsplatz, alongside the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric and Renault 4 E-Tech Electric models. Alongsid

On August 26, Flex-N-Gate announced that Stellantis has introduced a completely redesigned front end in the recently launched Peugeot 308 sedan and SW feature. Flex-N-Gate supported Stellantis in the development and industrialisation of the new front bumper for the Peugeot 308. The parts will be produced at its Burnh

On August 18, multiple sources reported that Fabrications de Cotonnières Marocaine SA and Tesca Group have established a joint venture called Mafaco Tesca Textile SA in Morocco. The new facility will be in the industrial zone of Kenitra. It will produce weaving textiles for the automotive seat industry and manufactur

Valeo Group (Valeo) announced that its Valeo Smart Safety 360 system helped Lynk & Co 02 secure the highest Euro NCAP safety assist rating.
The turnkey L2/L2+ driver assistance platform, combining camera, radar, and detection algorithms, enhances both driving safety and comfort. (From Valeo social media updates on Au

Gapwaves AB has officially begun series production of its waveguide antennas for Valeo Group (Valeo) at its plant in Gothenburg, Sweden, with the first delivery completed on July 1, 2025.
After the initial phase, the production will be transferred to Gapwaves' production partner, Frencken Group, in China for full-sca

On August 4, the European Commission approved the acquisition of Groupe Mécanique Découpage S.A. (GMD) of France by DSBJ PTE. LTD of China under the EU Merger Regulation.
GMD Group is a French based industrial subcontractor specializing in flat metal transformation through cutting, stamping, plastic injection molding

On August 2, Toyota Motor Manufacturing France announced that most of its workforce will begin a three-week summer break at its Valenciennes plant.
Meanwhile several hundred employees and partner companies will remain on-site to carry out essential equipment and workshop upgrades. This work during the summer break i

Plateforme de la Filière Automobile (PFA) announced that July new passenger car sales in France of 116,377 units decreased 7.7% over the same month last year.   
Group Stellantis sales of 31,247 units decreased 8.7% (26.8% share) while Renault Group sales of 27,614 units decreased 7.7% (23.7% share).
Volkswagen Group

On July 31, Renault Group reported that its H1 2025 revenue increased 2.5% YoY to EUR 27.6 billion from H1 2024. The automotive revenue increased 0.5% YoY to EUR 24.5 billion from H1 2024.
For Renault Group, the operating profit for H1 2025 is EUR 1.65 billion (i.e., 6.0% of revenue) decrease by 24.8% compared to EUR