On June 16, Applied Materials, Inc. and CEA-Leti announced the next phase of their longstanding collaboration to accelerate innovation in specialty semiconductors. The joint lab is focused on device innovations for chipmakers serving ICAPS markets (IoT, Communications, Automotive, Power, and Sensors). Applied and CEA

FORVIA SE won the German Innovation Award 2025 and the 2024 China Automotive and Parts Industry Development Innovation Award for its Cockpit UX Engine, a software platform that enhances vehicle safety, personalization, and comfort without requiring new hardware.
The platform leverages the Driver Monitoring System (DM

Saint-Gobain Sekurit, a Saint-Gobain group company, has supplied its Amplisky Perla roof for the all-new Nissan LEAF, which now features a sleek, aerodynamic dimming panoramic canopy.
This PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal) roof enables on-demand light control, enhancing the vehicle’s distinctive appearance. It

On June 13, Stellantis unveiled its new all-electric Peugeot E-208 GTi at the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit. It is the brand’s first fully electric GTi badge.
The car was developed by Peugeot Sport in Satory and styled in collaboration with Peugeot’s design team in Vélizy, France.
The vehicle has powerful M4+ electric

On June 16, Renault announced the launch of its two new full hybrid E-Tech powertrains.
The new full hybrid E-Tech 160 hp 1.8L powertrain delivers more power with even lower fuel consumption. It is available on Captur and, as of this year, Symbioz. The powertrain comprises a powerful combustion engine along with two

On June 16, Ultraviolette launched its flagship performance motorcycles, F77 MACH 2 and F77 SuperStreet, in Paris, France, following their debut in Germany. Ultraviolette is offering both models at special prices for pre-bookings made up to July 31, 2025. The F77 MACH 2 is available starting at EUR 8,990 (regular pri

On June 12, BASF announced the startup of its new hexamethylenediamine (HMD) plant in Chalampe, France, construction of which began in 2022. The plant increases BASF’s annual HMD production capacity to 260,000 metric tons. The plant is an essential component of BASF’s strategic path forward in its polyamide (PA) 6.6

On June 15, Renault Group announced that Mr. Luca de Meo has decided to step down as CEO of Renault Group after 5 years, to explore new opportunities outside the auto industry.
The Board which is led by Chairman Mr. Jean-Dominique Senard, confirmed that his departure will be effective from July 15, 2025.
The Board ha

On June 11, Renault announced that in Viva Technology 2025, Software République which is a partnership of seven European companies (i.e., Atos, Dassault Systèmes, JCDecaux, Orange, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics, and Thales)—teamed up with three fire departments to launch “vision 4rescue,” a smart, connected syste

On June 11, Polestar announced its official entry into the French market, marking its 28th global market across four continents.
Polestar is now offering its full EV lineup for order in France, with sales conducted through the company’s website and a growing network of physical retail locations, starting with Le Mans

Continental AG (Continental) announced that its Sarreguemines tire plant in France has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS sustainability certification.
The certification enables mass balance tracking, allowing Continental to ensure the end-to-end traceability of materials f

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) will present its innovations for road safety at the stand of IMPACT, Association Antoine Alléno, during the Viva Technology 2025 in Paris, France, held from June 11-14. This marks the company’s first participation at the event.
Among the featured solutions is the Digital Front

On June 9, multiple sources reported that Stellantis has restarted production at its Sochaux plant after a halt caused by a technical problem. Manufacturing of the Peugeot 3008 and 5008 was stopped on June 2, 2025, due to a breakdown in a major stamping press used for body parts.
The assembly line restarted on the af

On June 2, LYNRED unveiled the first open, large-scale European dataset dedicated to the automotive industry and ADAS and other AI-based applications. The LYNRED Mobility Dataset includes over 250,000 thermal images. It is designed to help AI models learn to detect and react to the full complexity of traffic environm

OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has partnered with Danish startup AIRY Automotive to develop a new generation of lightweight battery casing using continuous composite material 3D printing technology. Their collaboration was honored with the Plug and Play Global Innovation Award 2025 in the “Manufacturing” cat

On June 6, Renault Group announced that it has made a minority investment in Wandercraft, a French based company known for creating self-balancing medical exoskeletons. With its experience in exoskeletons, Wandercraft is now developing a platform for industrial use.
Under the agreement, Renault Group and Wandercraft

On June 4, multiple sources reported that a serious mechanical failure has hit the Stellantis factory in Sochaux, France, affecting the main stamping press. The issue began on June 2 and the plant is expected to resume on June 6, 2025.
Due to the breakdown, most work sessions have been canceled across the plant, exce

On June 5, Renault, MyWheels, and We Drive Solar, announced its partnership with the Municipality of Utrecht, to launch Europe’s first large-scale Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) car-sharing service. The project helps support a cleaner, more efficient energy system in a city where 35% of rooftops already have solar panels.
Usi

On June 3, Soitec announced a collaboration with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC). Soitec will supply PSMC 300mm substrates incorporating a release layer, Transistor Layer Transfer (TLT) ready, to support a new demonstration of advanced 3D chip stacking at the wafer level. This marks the first

On March 15, Delfingen announced that it is supplying its Nu-Crush textile sleeve to Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid SUV.
The textile sleeve is ideal for crash protection and is commonly used on cables to deploy safety mechanisms (airbags, brakes, or sensors). It offers excellent resistance to abrasion, high impact protecti