On September 9, Iveco Bus announced that it would deliver its first 12 GX 337 H2 LINIUM hydrogen buses to the Cannes Lérins Urban Community starting in the second half of 2025. These follow the successful deployment of 35 GX ELEC electric buses, advancing the decarbonization of the PALM BUS network.
GX 337 H2 LINIUM

On September 9, Renault announced that it will debut a concept car showcasing its vision for future commercial vehicles and Renault Master H2-Tech Prototype will also be presented at a press conference in Hall 13 at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover from September 16-22, 2024.
Renault will display its LCV range and

On September 6, Alpine announced that it will unveil the A390_β show car, a precursor to its future sport fastback on its media website on October 11.
Production will begin in Alpine Dieppe Jean plant in 2025. Alpine A390_β will join the brand’s 100% electric Dream Garage, alongside the A290.
The A390_β follows Alpin

On September 4, Constellium announced the results of its collaborative research project ALuminium Intensive Vehicle Enclosures (ALIVE). It is developing structural aluminum battery enclosures for electric vehicles. The GBP 15 million project is half funded by UK government subsidies.  
The consortium, comprised of si

On September 4, Renault Group announced its participation in the 2024 Paris Motor Show, where each of its brands, Renault, Dacia, Alpine, Mobilize, and Renault PRO+ will participate. The Group will exhibit 7 world premiere and 2 concept cars. 
Renault will debut the Renault 4, a B-segment EV being developed in partne

On September 3, Renault opened orders for the Rafale E-Tech 4x4 300 hp plug-in hybrid coupe SUV, starting at EUR 54,500 for the Esprit Alpine version and EUR 59,000 for the Atelier Alpine version, with deliveries beginning in autumn 2024.
The vehicle has a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged thermal engine which is des

Plateforme de la Filière Automobile (PFA) announced that August new passenger car sales in France of 85,977 units decreased 24.3% over the same month last year. Political turmoil after the shock election is impacting already weak consumer confidence.
Stellantis Group sales of 22,646 units decreased 31.7% (26.3% share

On July 30, Charlatte Autonom, autonomous mobility solutions a JV between Navya and Charlatte Manutention in autonomous mobility solutions, announced a milestone in its partnership with a major car manufacturer. Autonom Tract AT135 tractor featuring level 4 autonomy, will be in service at the manufacturer's German pr

On August 13, Scania France announced that employees are returning to work this week at the Scania Production Angers plant after their vacations.
As the largest factory in Angers, it plays a pivotal role in Scania's operations and assembling an impressive 120 trucks daily.
Based on Scania Production Angers social med

On August 6, Blue Solutions, in a social media post, stated that its advanced solid-state batteries now offer an exceptional 1,000 kilometers on a single charge, setting a new standard in the industry. Unlike traditional liquid batteries, its solid-state technology is lighter, more fire-resistant, and provides 50% mo

On August 8, multiple sources reported that the Citroën E-C3 which was introduced in October 2023 and initially Stellantis planned to begin deliveries in the second quarter of 2024, but this has been delayed due to software issues. The company is struggling to fix the model’s software as it has some bugs.
The company

Valeo Group (Valeo) revealed that it supplies the first front RGB Appliqué and headlamp equipped with its Thinbilite LED module technology for the Lynk & Co Z10 electric sedan. For the BMW 3 series, the company provides its innovative multiple lens ground projection module. The Renault R5 E-Tech electric features hea

On July 31, Arkema announced the addition of a UV/LED/EB technologies lab at the Arkema Kyoto Technical Center (KTC). It will address customer needs for UV/LED/EB curable resins and additives for specialty coating and adhesive applications for advanced electronics, new energies, building efficiency, and e-mobility ma

Valeo Group (Valeo) equipped the Renault Master van with its Valeo Vision Only system, the world’s first camera-based-and-affordable ADAS system that supports SAE automation level 2. The system enables automatic emergency braking.
This technology contributes to the vehicle’s EuroNCAP Platinum 2024 rating, the best po

Plateforme de la Filière Automobile (PFA) announced that July new passenger car sales in France of 126,036 units decreased 2.3% over the same month last year.
Stellantis Group sales of 34,235 units increased 2.6% (27.2% share) while Group Renault sales of 29,909 units decreased 7.9% (23.7% share).
Volkswagen Group sa

On July 26, the head of Renault Group's LCV segment announced that it has halted production of the third-generation Renault Master van and continued the production of the fourth generation at its Batilly factory in France. Both generations have been produced concurrently since late last year. With 1.8 million units o

On July 30, Alpine announced the start of taking orders for the A290 range and the pricing for France, starting at EUR 38,700, including VAT. In France, the A290 qualifies for a EUR 4,000 rebate and can also be leased from EUR 290 per month.
The vehicle is a B segment 5-door front wheel drive hatchback, measuring 3,9

On July 30, SoundHound AI, Inc. announced its SoundHound Chat AI voice assistant integrated with ChatGPT, will be available in Alfa Romeo and Citroën vehicles across Europe. This marks a significant expansion for the technology, now adopted by Stellantis flagship brands. The voice assistant will now be available in A

Valeo Group (Valeo) supplied its surround view system cameras, electronic control units, and software, which are integral to the highly automated driving capabilities, for the BMW 7 Series.
BMW is the first automaker globally to receive commercial approval for the combination of L2 and L3 automated driving functions

IAA Transportation 2024 announced that Valeo Group (Valeo) will present a 48V hybrid system for delivery vans and compact commercial vehicles, particularly suitable for last-mile delivery IAA Transportation show. 
It will display the FlexHeater, an intelligent heating system for electric commercial vehicles that uses