ctric vehicle customers. Starting from the fourth quarter of 2026, Volvo drivers will be able to use the company’s app to access more than 20,000 Tesla Supercharger stations across 29 European countries, including key markets such as Germany, France, Norway, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, and Spain. Additionally, the company plans to transition selected models to the North American Charging System (NACS) in key Asia-Pacific markets, includi...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/26

Tafalla Iron Foundry, Spain, to produce cylinder heads for truck engines On May 18, Tafalla Iron Foundry, in a social media update, announced that it will manufacture a new cylinder head, designed for truck engines used in long-distance heavy-duty transport. It will develop this project for the China-based Jereh Group. Tafalla Iron Foundry produces custom-made motor blocks and cylinder heads for the industrial and automotive sectors. Based on soc...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/25

Stellantis ends Citroen production in Argentina On May 21, it was reported that Citroen has ended vehicle production in Argentina, shifting its regional manufacturing focus to Brazil and Uruguay. The last model produced locally was the Berlingo Furgon, which is being phased out and will be replaced by the imported Berlingo Work Van L2 from Spain. With this decision, production at the El Palomar plant will now concentrate on Peugeot models, specif...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/25

ORKLI, Spain, to develop new line of safety solutions for electric vehicle batteries On May 21, ORKLI announced that it will mobilize EUR 54 million over five years to develop a new line of safety solutions for electric vehicle batteries from its plant in Ordizia (Gipuzkoa). It has been shortlisted for the PERTE VEC program and will receive a grant of EUR 8 million.  The Belcor Nonwovens initiative is a collaboration between ORKLI and BELCHEM Gm...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

is entering into new partnerships or expanding existing ones, with examples including:       •  Through Leapmotor International, 51% owned by Stellantis, the two companies will improve cost competitiveness through shared supplier bases, and plan to share capacity at the Madrid and Zaragoza (Spain) plants.     •  With its partner Dongfeng, Stellantis will produce two Peugeots and two Jeep models for sale in China and other regions. T...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

with durable leather alternatives and seat fabrics made from 100% recycled materials. Overall, more than 34 kg of recycled materials are used in the car. For connectivity, the Epiq comes with an Android-based infotainment system and a 13-inch touchscreen. The all-new Epiq will be built in Navarra, Spain. Skoda Auto press releases 1 / 2...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/20

Gotion receives aid under Perte VEC funding program for two battery projects in Spain On May 14, multiple sources reported that Gotion High-Tech will receive EUR 92 million under Spain's Perte VEC funding program to advance two battery projects in Valladolid. Gotion plans to construct two facilities in Valladolid, one for battery cathode production and the other for battery recycling. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/18

Ford to introduce seven new vehicles for Europe over next three years On May 18, Ford announced plans to launch seven new products in Europe over the next three years. The company plans to launch five all-new passenger vehicles, made in Europe for Europe. The lineup will include a compact SUV from the Bronco family, which will be manufactured at Ford’s Valencia plant in Spain starting in 2028. The new range will also include a small electric ha...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/18

KD, Spain, secures investment to launch its packaging and testing facility On May 14, KD secured a new strategic financing round with the participation of AXIS, the venture capital arm of the ICO Group. It will invest EUR 3.6 million in KD to support its growth and strengthen its industrial capabilities. The technology developed by KD enables the reliable and efficient transmission of large volumes of data in harsh environments, such as the autom...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

eaking at the Financial Times’ Future of the Car conference in London just days before presenting the corporation’s new business strategy on May 21 in the U.S. “Partnerships will be embedded in our strategy going forward,” Filosa said, having already unveiled a plan for two of its plants in Spain to produce EVs for Leapmotor, as well as build a new Opel model with Leapmotor technology. Stellantis is working to develop partnerships that ca...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Renault Spain suspends new model allocation after union talks fail On May 7, the CCOO Spanish union announced that Renault Spain has paused its plan to assign new vehicle production to the country after failing to reach an agreement with unions, raising the possibility of moving production to other countries. The decision affects three new electric and hybrid models planned from 2028 at the Palencia plant, while two existing hybrid models would c...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

VW Navarra plans to hire up to 1000 workers in 2027, Navarra Gov. announces On May 7, the President of the Government of Navarre, Spain, announced that Volkswagen Navarra plans to hire 1,000 workers in 2027, which could create about twice as many jobs across the wider supply chain. The government is preparing for this growth by focusing on training, reskilling, and recognizing workers’ skills. She also added that Volkswagen will produce two ele...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Stellantis-Leapmotor expands partnership with EV production in Spain On May 8, Stellantis announced that it is looking to expand its partnership with Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd, after early positive results. First, they are considering adding a new production line at Stellantis’ Figueruelas plant, Spain, to build a new Opel electric C-SUV, possibly starting in 2028. Leapmotor may also start producing its B10 electric SUV there as ea...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Geely’s reported interest in Ford plant in Spain includes shared production Geely has reportedly agreed to purchase the Body 3 vehicle assembly facility at the Almussafes plant in Valencia, Spain, according to a Spanish report citing unnamed sources, adding that the automakers are also in discussion about the possible production of a Ford vehicle on a Geely platform. The move would enable Geely to produce a multi-energy (regular hybrid, plug-in...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

unced it has secured conquest business with a major European commercial vehicle OEM to supply a high-efficiency VTG turbocharger and an EGR cooler for a Euro 7-compliant, 6-cylinder heavy-duty diesel engine platform.  Manufactured at BorgWarner’s facilities in Bradford, United Kingdom, and Vigo, Spain, the two products support the OEM’s production strategy. Production is expected to begin at the end of 2028. The VTG turbocharger was develope...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

OPmobility signs renewable energy agreement in Spain with EDP OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has signed a multi-year renewable energy supply agreement in Spain with EDP to support the decarbonization of its activities, after achieving carbon neutrality on scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2025. The agreement includes both an electricity supply contract and a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) from EDP’s Las Lomillas photovoltaic plant. Starting ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Spanish passenger car sales increase 8.4% in April On May 4, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations of 106,862 units in April 2026 represented an increase of 8.4% over April 2025. For the period from January to April, the cumulative total reached 407,389 units, representing a 7.8% increase from the same period in 2025. Toyota sales increased 2.8% to 8,519 units, SEAT sales increased 23...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Nissan Spain discusses about Digital Twin Strategy at Advanced Factories 2026, Barcelona On May 6, Nissan Spain participated in Advanced Factories 2026, held from May 5 to 7, 2026 at Fira Barcelona. The event focuses on automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0, and Nissan used it to highlight its growing focus on digitalisation and strengthening its operations in Spain. They discussed real-world use of automation, AI, data analytics, and industrial...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

SEAT Martorell plant starts battery production for Cupra Raval and VW ID. Polo EVs On May 4, SEAT & Cupra announced that its battery assembly plant in Martorell, Spain, called Workshop 20, supports the VW Group’s MEB platform. It builds batteries for Cupra Raval and VW ID. Polo. Each battery has 468 parts. The cells act like the heart, the aluminium case is like the skeleton, the EBOX works as the brain, and the outer covers act like skin. The ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/04

ected an 11% increase from Q1 2025    •  North America: Sales increased 6% versus Q1 2025, with growth of 4% in the U.S., 15% in Canada and 19% in Mexico.   •  Enlarged Europe: Sales increased 5% and, including Leapmotor, increased 8% versus Q1 2025, driven primarily by Italy, Germany and Spain.   •  South America: Sales increased 1% and, including Leapmotor, increased 2% versus Q1 2025.   •  Middle East & Africa: Sales remain...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/02