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☆ Germany’s auto giants are struggling to stay relevant
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The latter appeared to hint at the Germany's waning influence over regional policy — a likely unthinkable notion only a few years ago. "The question is whether German car makers manage to adjust their product portfolios, change their organizations, and ramp up productivity quickly enough to preserve the status and relevance they had for decades." Brand loyaltyNot everyone is as concerned about the outlook for Germany's car industry. Sigrid de Vries, director general of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), a car lobby group, said she finds it "really hard to believe" that Germany's auto sector is struggling to adapt to the electrification. Stephane Mouchmouche | Afp | Getty ImagesSome hope that this week's Paris Motor Show could prove to be a turning point for Europe's auto industry.

Persons: Julian Stratenschulte, Rico Luman, Robert Habeck, Luman, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Germany's, Sigrid de Vries, de Vries, ACEA's de Vries, Porte, Stephane Mouchmouche, John Cooper, Julia Poliscanova, Poliscanova Organizations: VW, Getty, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Benz Group, BMW, Union, ICE, ING, CNBC, Federal, Economic Affairs, Emden ., EVs, Reuters, European Automobile Manufacturers ' Association, Paris, Automotive Summit, Porte de, Afp, John Cooper Works Electric, Transport, Environment Locations: Wolfsburg, Germany, China, Emden, German, Berlin, Europe, France, automaking, Paris

☆ BMW CEO: A 2035 gasoline ban will hit the European car industry 'in its heart' and make it reliant on Chinese batteries
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse says a 2035 gasoline ban will hit the European auto industry. Zipse's warnings come amid fears in the auto industry of a Darwinistic price war with China. AdvertisementA "correction" of the planned 2035 gasoline vehicle ban, Zipse said, would help reduce European OEMs' reliance on China for batteries. This, Tavares said, is because automakers will have to continue to invest in both electric and gasoline vehicles, thus incurring higher costs. Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius told attendees at the Berlin Global Dialogue conference on October 2 that the Western auto industry is fighting a "Darwinistic-like price war" with their Chinese rivals.

Persons: Oliver Zipse, —, Zipse, weren't, Carlos Tavares, helms, Tavares, Ola Källenius, Källenius Organizations: BMW, Service, Union, Paris Automotive Summit, EU, Zipse, BMW didn't, Business Insider, Western, Chrysler, Fiat, Maserati, Peugeot, Financial Times, European Automobile Manufacturers ' Association, Benz, Berlin Global Locations: China, Europe

☆ China's EV giants shine at Europe's largest auto show while local rivals despair
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

China's EV giants left their European rivals in the dust at the continent's biggest auto show. AdvertisementAutomakers flocked to Paris for Europe's largest motor show this week — and China's EV giants were the star attraction. The booth of Chinese EV firm Xpeng was dominated by the company's flying car prototype, which hung from the ceiling. European automakers despairAmong the local automakers at the event, the atmosphere was less positive. Leapmotor CEO Zhu Jiangming and Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares unveil the Leapmotor B10 at the Paris Motor Show.

Persons: Leapmotor, —, Xpeng, Xiaopeng, Brian Gu, Gu, Oliver Zipse, Luca de Meo, Zhu Jiangming, Carlos Tavares, MAGALI COHEN, Hans Lucas, Ram, Tavares, " Tavares Organizations: EV, Paris, Service, European Union, BYD, Business, BMW, Renault, Leapmotor, Getty, Jeep, Fiat Locations: Paris, Europe, China

☆ Renault CEO: problems remain regarding supplies of semiconductor chips
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

PARIS, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Renault (RENA.PA) and other carmakers are still facing problems regarding the global shortage of semiconductor chips needed in the car industry, Renault Chief Executive Luca de Meo told the Paris Automotive Summit. "We are still pretty much in trouble with this kind of thing," said de Meo. "It might get better but problems are here to stay for a while," he added. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Gilles Guillaume;Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Ford ar putea să își producă propriile sale baterii pentru automobilele electrice
▼ + stars: | 2020-08-22 | by ( Https | Www.Facebook.Com Radiochisinau | ) radiochisinau.md time to read: +3 min

Acest lucru este ceva natural având în vedere creșterea vânzărilor de automobile electrice", a spus Jim Farley la teleconferința Reuters Automotive Summit. În urmă cu doar patru luni, directorul general Ford de atunci Jim Hackett spunea că "nu există avantaje" pentru ca Ford să își producă propriile sale baterii. În cazul nostru, acest lucru necesită o discuție activă cu sindicatele și una din alegerile evidente este producția de baterii" a spus Jim Farley. Ford Motor Company este o companie globală cu sediul în Dearborn, Michigan. Pe lângă Ford Motor Credit Company, operațiunile Ford Europa includ Divizia de servicii pentru clienți Ford și 19 unități de producție (12 unități proprii și șapte asocieri în participație neconsolidate).

Persons: Jim Farley, Jim Hackett, Tesla Organizations: american Ford Motor, Ford, Reuters, Agerpres, teleconferința Reuters, Summit, Motors, Company, Lincoln, Ford Motor Credit Company, Ford Europa Locations: american, Dearborn, Michigan

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