Ester Loop Infinite Technologies, India to supply recycled DMT To Italy’s Taro Plast On September 18, 2025, Ester Loop Infinite Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (ELITe)—a joint venture between Ester Industries of India and Loop Industries of Canada announced new supply agreements and partnerships for recycled polyester. The Infinite Loop facility, to start operations by late 2027 in Gujarat, will use Loop’s depolymerisation technology and Ester’s p...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes expands production capacity by 50% in Italy and Germany Brembo S.p.A. (Brembo)’s subsidiary, Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes (BSCCB), has completed the expansion of its production capacities in Stezzano (Bergamo), Italy and Meitingen, Germany. The investments have increased production capacity by around 50% to meet growing demand for carbon-ceramic brake discs used in premium passenger cars and commercial vehic...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

Tretau, Italy, raises investment to expand insulated wire solutions business On September 15, T2Y Capital, a financial investor, led a EUR 20 million Series C funding round of Tretau, an innovative supplier of solvent-free, high-performance magnet wire based in Pianezza (Turin), Italy.  The investment will support Tretau’s international expansion and scaling of production capabilities to meet the growing demand in the global wire and electrifi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

isitors at the IAA Summit rose by more than 13% compared to the 2023 event. Over 350 world premieres and new releases were showcased, representing a 17% increase compared to 2023. The proportion of foreign exhibitors reached 57%, with the largest contingents coming from China, South Korea, Austria, Italy, and the USA.  The next three editions of IAA MOBILITY, until 2031, will take place in Munich. The next IAA MOBILITY will be held from Septembe...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

Stellantis Italy plans to sell Cento plant to Marval, unions call for job protection On September 11, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced that Stellantis had reached an agreement to sell its Cento factory in Ferrara, Italy, to Marval, a producer of mechanical components. The Cento plant currently employs 350 people, making marine and industrial engines. The deal must go through legal steps and union consultations before it is finalized. The u...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Lear agrees with ITB Auto to reindustrialize Grugliasco plant in Turin, Italy At the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT), Lear Corporation informed to local institutions and trade unions that it has reached an agreement with the Italian-Chinese group ITB Auto on a reindustrialization plan for its Grugliasco plant in Turin. Together with the Fassina Group and Gan Tou, ITB Auto has established Fabbrica Italiana Produzioni Auto (FIPA),...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

ack developed under the codename ID.2all, and ID.Polo GTI. The Group also presented ID. Cross Concept and ID.Every 1 concept car. The all-new T-Roc compact SUV was also presented. Although Audi will not present all-new vehicles, the carmaker will unveil the Concept C, which was presented in Milan, Italy on September 2. Porsche will showcase 11 kW wireless EV charging with Cayenne full-size electric SUV, which is set for release in 2026. Scout M...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

announced that workers at Pierburg, a subsidiary of the Rheinmetall group, have been informed of the company’s plan to sell its entire Power Systems division globally. Potential buyers may visit individual plants in the coming days. The division includes 50 sites worldwide, with 410 employees in Italy across 3 plants: Lanciano, Livorno, and Turin. The sale comes amid significant challenges in the European and Italian automotive sector and refl...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

he importance of SBOM and establishing operational guidelines. The guidance states that the introduction of SBOM will lead to more efficient management of software vulnerabilities and ensure transparency in the supply chain. The joint statement was signed by 15 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, India, and South Korea, in addition to the U.S. and Japan. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on September 8, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

nt bus types and the specific needs of end customers. These batteries will equip a new generation of HESS’s trolleybuses and TOSA buses (tram-buses). The first buses from this collaboration are already in operation, carrying passengers in several European cities, including France, Switzerland and Italy. The 18-meter trolleybuses are powered by catenaries (overhead wires), while TOSA electric buses, which range from 18 to 24 meters in length, op...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

reased y/y. Exports to North America, the largest destination, were down 2.5% y/y, and OEMs, particularly Mazda Motor Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, recorded decreased exports. Exports to the U.S. decreased by 8.6% y/y. Exports to Europe decreased by 5.9% y/y, and exports to France, Italy, and Germany were down 27.5%, 13.4%, and 11.2% y/y, respectively. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on September 1, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

NGVs, LPG, E85/ethanol and other fuels) sales increased 4.6% to 27,947 units (2.6% share) . In July, sales volume of the top five countries increased 2.4% year-on-year to 738,253 units (68.0% share). Germany sales were up 11.1% in July to 264,802 units and UK sales were down 5.0% to 140,154 units. Italy, France and Spain were down 5.1%, down 7.7% and up 17.1% respectively. The sales volume of the top five groups in July increased 6.5% year-on-ye...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

Mercedes Benz conducts testing of Concept AMG GT XX and sets new EV benchmark On August 25, Mercedes Benz tested the CONCEPT AMG GT XX, built on the AMG.EA platform, on the high-speed track in Nardò, Italy. The concept car broke 25 endurance records, including the longest distance ever covered by an EV in 24 hours i.e., 5,479 km which is about 38% more than the previous record. It drove 300 km/h non-stop, stopping only to recharge at 850 kW. Aft...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

a wholly owned subsidiary. The e VITARA is being manufactured on a dedicated EV-only platform, not as a conversion from any internal combustion model, and will be exported to over 100 countries—including the UK, Germany, Norway, France, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Austria, and Belgium—with the first batch set to ship from Pipavav port within the month. Previews of the e-VITARA were previously held in Mi...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

Stellantis recognizes DEKRA Automotive EMC laboratory in Taiwan On August 20, DEKRA announced that its EMC Laboratory in Taiwan has been officially approved by Stellantis, making it the third DEKRA site worldwide, alongside Italy and Korea. With this approval, DEKRA Taiwan is now authorized to provide EMC testing for 16 Stellantis brands. In Taiwan, DEKRA’s Automotive EMC Laboratory is also approved to provide testing services for GM, Volkswage...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Tata Motors, India moves forward with plan to acquire all common shares of Iveco Group On August 19, 2025, India’s Tata Motors announced that its Singapore-based subsidiary had officially filed paperwork in Italy to buy all shares of Iveco Group, a major European truck and bus company. Tata Motors is offering EUR 14.10 per share and will launch the formal takeover bid once it gets the green light from Italian and other regulators. The deal will...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

Uzavtosanoat and Sila Holding, Italy discuss production of components in Uzbekistan On August 13, Uzavtosanoat JSC held a meeting with Sila Holding Industriale SpA, one of the world's leading manufacturers of gearbox selectors and flexible automotive cable products. Sila is considering Uzbekistan as a promising location for high-tech production and the expansion of cooperation with local enterprises. During the negotiations, the parties discussed...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/18

KPIT Technologies, India completes Caresoft acquisition On August 15, KPIT Technologies announced that it had completed the acquisition of Caresoft (Caresoft Global Technologies, Inc., USA, Caresoft Engineering Services Limited, UK, CAREGLOTECH de RL de CV Mexico, and OXI SRL, Italy). The final consideration for the deal was renegotiated to up to USD 157 million (including USD 15 million in variable pay based on revenue and business synergy miles...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/18

G&G Composite, Italy to establish manufacturing facility in RAKEZ, UAE On August 11, G&G Composite announced that it has leased a facility spanning over 10,000 square feet in the Al Hamra Industrial Zone of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), aiming to serve markets across the UAE and the wider region. Scheduled to be fully operational this September, the new facility will produce high-performance composite components. It will leverage G&G Comp...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

Italy launches EV incentive scheme, providing up to EUR 11,000 for individuals On August 8, Italy’s Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security approved rules for new non-repayable incentives to buy electric vehicles (EVs). The scheme targets individuals and microbusinesses based in cities with over 50,000 residents and their commuting areas. Funded with EUR 597 million from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, the program aims to rep...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/11