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

On July 30, Renault Group Board of Directors appointed Mr. François Provost as the new CEO of Renault S.A. and Chairman of Renault s.a.s., starting July 31, 2025, for a four-year term. The decision follows a recommendation from the Governance and Remuneration Committee.
Mr. François Provost has also been named a Dire

Michelin has set aside EUR 140 million to cover advances made to its Symbio joint venture and anticipated future risks, following Stellantis' decision to terminate its fuel cell technology development program.
As Symbio’s co-shareholder and main client, Stellantis’ withdrawal significantly impacts the joint venture’

On July 28, Cooper Standard announced its collaboration with Renault Group on the Renault Emblème project. The project integrates two of Cooper Standard's vehicle innovations: the FlexiCore thermoplastic body seal and the FlushSeal sealing system.
Through FlexiCore thermoplastic body seal, Cooper Standard transitione

On July 28, Symbio announced that it is exploring financial and industrial solutions to protect jobs and stabilize the business after facing a major challenge from Stellantis, by suddenly ended all hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicle (LCV) projects.
As a next step, Symbio is considering speeding up mass product

During its 2025 half-year results announcement, LISI Group revealed that its LISI AUTOMOTIVE division submitted a non-binding offer and signed a six-month exclusive agreement on April 19, 2025, to acquire the assets of a Hungarian company specializing in plastic assembly components.
This acquisition will enable the C

On July 24, the CFE-CGC union confirmed that Stellantis will shut down its Douvrin plant, France in 2026, following an announcement at the Works Council meeting.
As Stellantis shifts toward electric mobility, with the nearby ACC gigafactory focusing on battery production, the union stresses the urgent need for proper

On July 24, Electra signed a green loan facility of up to EUR 433 million to support its future growth. It will be used to further accelerate the deployment of high-quality infrastructure. The transaction brings Electra’s total funding raised since inception to over EUR 1 billion.
Electra’s network currently spans ov

On July 23, Renault Group reported that its overall sales rose 1.3% YoY to 1,169,773 units in the first half (H1) of 2025 over the same period last year. By brand, Renault was up 2.7% to 808,413 units, Dacia slightly declined by 0.7% to 356,084 units, and Alpine was up 84.6% to 5,015 registrations in H1 2025.
Renault

On July 21, Stellantis announced that Citroen is adding a new “Electric 113 Extended-Range” version to the C3 Aircross lineup. It features an electric motor of 113 hp, a battery of 50 kWh, and provides a range up to 400 km.
The pricing starts from EUR 30,690 (for PLUS trim) and offers a top speed of 143 km/h. It also

On July 17, Peugeot announced that it is enhancing its e-mobility features with better connectivity, planning, and safety tools. Starting July 1, 2025, all new PEUGEOT vehicles will come with Connect One as standard. The features include:
e-Remote Control: (via the MyPEUGEOT app) lets users check and manage their EV’

Valeo Group (Valeo) has been chosen by a major Chinese OEM to supply its cutting-edge panoramic Head-Up Display (HUD) for a new model, with production expected to start in 2026.
The pillar-to-pillar HUD transforms the vehicle’s entire windshield into a dynamic, interactive display, projecting key driving data, such a

On July 15, the Ministry of Economy, France, announced that the government has decided to renew the social leasing scheme for electric cars in 2025. The goal is to offer the rental of at least 50,000 electric cars to low-income households. Orders will open on September 30, 2025. It will have a budget of EUR 370 milli

FORVIA SE and Michelin are now working closely with public authorities on the future of Symbio, which they co-own with Stellantis.
In May 2025, Stellantis unexpectedly informed FORVIA and Michelin of its intention to halt its hydrogen-related activities in 2026, despite being both a co-shareholder and Symbio’s main c