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Stellantis Financial Services Italia securitise auto loans for € 1,000,000,000
Stellantis Financial Services Italia S.p.A. (“Stellantis FS”) successfully executed the public securitisation over a portfolio of auto loan contracts originated in Italy for the financing of new and used vehicles with initial amount of € 1,000,000,000.
Stellantis FS is the...
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Toyota’s liquid hydrogen powered car completes first endurance race
NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor finished a 24-hour endurance race using a car powered by an engine fueled by liquid hydrogen, achieving this breakthrough last weekend after falling short in two previous years.
The automaker, which held the event from...
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Toyota Industries accepts buyout bid by group companies
TOKYO - Toyota Industries, a key parts supplier to Toyota Motor, has accepted a takeover bid by companies in the group that are set to pay 3.7 trillion yen ($26bn) to take the company private.
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda...
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Brazil sues China’s BYD over allegations of slave-like labor conditions
SAO PAULO -- Brazilian prosecutors said Tuesday they are suing Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD and two of its contractors over allegations of using workers in slavelike labor conditions and engaging in international human trafficking.
The labor prosecutors' office in...
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Chinese electric truck maker Windrose rolls into US through Trump fog
NEW YORK -- With U.S. President Donald Trump saying his tariffs on China and other
countries will help rebuild manufacturing in America, an electric vehicle startup with
roots in China is ready to join the effort.
Windrose Technology is currently refurbishing an...
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A historic gathering of Alpine in Dieppe to celebrate the 70th anniversary
To mark its 70th anniversary, Alpine welcomed 150,000 enthusiasts to Dieppe for an exceptional weekend of celebrations. More than 1,700 Alpine, from yesteryear and today, gathered on the lawns along Dieppe's seafront.
Alpine unveiled to the public its all-new A390 sport...
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750S Le Mans special edition celebrates 30th anniversary of McLaren
750S Le Mans special edition celebrates 30th anniversary of McLaren’s iconic debut victory with MSO High Downforce Kit (HDK) enhancements
McLaren Automotive celebrates the 30th anniversary of its winning debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – completing a unique...
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The new BMW M2 CS
Capturing the essence of sheer driving pleasure, the new BMW M2 CS sets another benchmark in the compact high-performance sports car segment. Arriving as the latest special edition model from BMW M GmbH, it fuses thrilling performance, superior driving...
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Stellantis Announces $388 Million Investment in Metro Detroit…
Stellantis Announces $388 Million Investment in Metro Detroit Megahub to Enhance Service Parts Distribution Efficiency for Mopar
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Stellantis today announced a $388 million investment to develop a state-of-the-art Metro Detroit Megahub in Van Buren Township, Michigan, further...
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Genesis Celebrates AAPI and Multicultural Trailblazers as Returning Sponsor of Gold House Gold Gala
LOS ANGELES, May 2025 – Genesis returned for its third consecutive year celebrating visionary Asian Pacific and multicultural leaders as top sponsor of the Gold Gala presented by Gold House, the cultural ecosystem that unites and invests in the Asian...
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Hyundai Leaders Named to 2025 100 Leading Women in North America
Hyundai Leaders Named to 2025 100 Leading Women in North America List by Automotive News
Two Hyundai executives, Claudia Márquez, COO, Hyundai Motor America and Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America, have been named...
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Honda Leaders Honored as Automotive News “100 Leading Women”
Four Honda leaders have been honored by Automotive News in its 2025 list of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry. Roxanna Metz, plant lead of the Indiana Auto Plant (IAP) of Honda Development & Manufacturing of America,...
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Volvo Cars and Google expand partnership with Gemini
Volvo Cars and Google expand partnership with Gemini integration and accelerated automotive innovation
Volvo Cars today announced an expanded partnership with Google™, to more rapidly deliver the latest Android Automotive OS innovations to customers that own Volvo models with Google built-in. This includes Google Gemini™,...
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Four Toyota Leaders Recognized Among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced four executives have been named among the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News.
They are:
Erin Buchanan, general manager, Toyota Canada
Jennifer Jao, general manager, OneTech Executive Program Manager
...
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Porsche Cars North America’s Ayesha Coker…
Porsche Cars North America’s Ayesha Coker recognized among 100 leading women in the North American auto industry
Coker has led Marketing for the sport car maker’s largest market since 2022
Atlanta. Ayesha Coker, Vice-President of Marketing for Porsche Cars North America (PCNA),...
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Automotive News honors Volvo Car USA…
Automotive News honors Volvo Car USA executive Carrie Catherine as one of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry
Today, Automotive News recognized Carrie Catherine, Head of Network, Customer Experience, and Learning & Development at Volvo Car...
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Nissan’s Kim Less and Judy Wheeler Recognized Among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry
Kim Less and Judy Wheeler have been named among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News.
This honor recognizes female leaders in the automotive field – those who make major decisions and have significant influence...
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Balenciaga | Automobili Lamborghini collaboration launch
Launching on May 21, 2025, the Balenciaga | Automobili Lamborghini collaboration—first unveiled as part of the Fall 25 collection—celebrates a shared commitment to cutting-edge innovation, blending automotive aesthetics with the House’s codes.
Founded by Spanish-born couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917...
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Subaru of America Appoints Karley Dowdy as Product Communications Specialist
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the appointment of Karley Dowdy to the role of Product Communications Specialist, based at the company’s headquarters in Camden, New Jersey. In this role, Dowdy will support communications for Subaru’s full model lineup....
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Oil prices rise amid signs of progress in US-China trade talks
Oil prices are climbing, buoyed by reports of significant progress in trade negotiations between the US and China aimed at easing long standing tariff and economic tensions.
International benchmark Brent crude increased by around 1.34%, trading at $64.61 per barrel...
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Volvo Trucks takes aerodynamics one step further – inspired by the aerospace industry
Volvo Trucks introduces new aerodynamic improvements by applying a proven concept from the aerospace industry to its heavy-duty trucks. Discrete but impactful modifications to the truck cab will reduce drag, fuel consumption and CO2 significantly.
Volvo recently won the 2025 Green...
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Toyota braces for 35% prot fall this year, says outlook murky
TOKYO -- Toyota Motor forecasts a net profit of 3.1 trillion yen ($21.5 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 2026, down 34.9% from the year before, the automaker said on Thursday, as steep tariffs imposed by U.S. President...
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LG Energy acquires GM’s Michigan EV battery plant for $2bn
NEW YORK -- LG Energy Solution has fully acquired General Motor's stake in a cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, the South Korean battery maker announced Thursday.
The 3 trillion won ($2.1 billion) acquisition of Ultium Cells Lansing facility was...
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The Norman Foster Foundation and Porsche present an architectural installation
‘Gateway to Venice's Waterway’ is the name of the first result of the creative collaboration between the Norman Foster Foundation and Porsche. Architects from the Foundation and designers from the sports car manufacturer have worked together on the future...
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Genesis and Genesis inspiration foundation promote steam and arts education in Michigan
Genesis and Genesis Inspiration Foundation continue to champion youth education by funding STEAM and arts programs in Michigan. Genesis Inspiration Foundation donated $25,000 to Living Arts Detroit, a nonprofit that ignites creativity in youth through performing, visual, and media arts. Genesis Gives,...
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RECARO ACCELERATES INTO THE FUTURE
The new production site of Caselette, in the province of Turin, already operational for the assembly of seats, is at the center of an expansion project that aims to transform the Turin hub into a real RECARO Campus. The aim is...
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Škoda UK becomes first-ever Back of Shirt Partner of Chelsea Women
Škoda UK is reinforcing its commitment to Chelsea Women by becoming the Official Back of Shirt Partner. The partnership will see the back of shirt branding launch at the final game of the 2024/25 season and continue to feature on...
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OMODA&JAECOO UK named ‘Fleet Rising Star’ at Great British Fleet Awards 2025
London, 9 May 2025 – OMODA&JAECOO UK is proud to announce its latest accolade, having been named the winner of the Fleet Rising Star category at this year’s prestigious Great British Fleet Awards, organised by Fleet World magazine.
The award – presented during a...
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles scores double win at Great British Fleet Awards
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles had a successful visit to the Great British Fleet Awards 2025, claiming the title for ‘Medium Van of the Year’ with the all-new Transporter, as well as a third consecutive ‘EV Van of the Year’ title,...
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OMODA&JAECOO UK celebrated outstanding retailers at inaugural dealer awards
London, 9 May 2025 – OMODA&JAECOO UK has recognised its best-performing dealerships at the company’s first annual dealer awards. The event – held at a gala dinner at The Grove in Hertfordshire – celebrated the huge successes achieved by retailers with...
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Porsche mourns the loss of Jochen Mass
The former works driver died on 4 May 2025 at the age of 78 in Cannes, France. With his death, the brand not only loses a special driver, but also a person who shaped motorsport – and enriched and...
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Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2025 opens next week
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2025 opens next week, showcasing expanded array of innovations catering to all sectors and lifestyles
Kuala Lumpur, 6 May 2025. The 14th edition of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur will open next week from 15 to 17 May 2025, occupying...
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The Tire Cologne 2026 puts the tyre trade centre stage with the WALK OF SERVICES
The Tire Cologne 2026 puts the tyre trade centre stage with the WALK OF SERVICES - new relevance through services
THE TIRE COLOGNE 2026 is opening a new chapter: With the new WALK OF SERVICES format, THE TIRE COLOGNE is...
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ADAC: Electric cars breaking down less often than combustion models
Battery-electric cars are less prone to breakdowns than combustion engines of the same age categories, according to Germany's ADAC motoring organization.
For cars registered for the first time in the years 2020 to 2022, electric cars had 4.2 breakdowns per 1,000...
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Choice of cars with manual gearbox sinks by 57% since 2015
Drivers have just 82 models to choose from if they’re looking for a car with a manual gearbox, new data has discovered.
It represents a decline from 192 models available in 2015, with the number of manual gearbox cars from...
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SUVs more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists than standard cars
Pedestrians and cyclists are 44% more likely to die if they are hit by an SUV or similar-sized vehicle rather than a traditional car, a study has found.
The figure rises to 82% for children, the analysis produced by the...
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Japan’s Toyota reports rise in global sales and production for March
Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation on Thursday announced an increase in its global sales and production for March 2025.
Total worldwide sales were 1,043,423 units, up 10.9% from last year.
For March 2025, total worldwide production was 977,241, an increase of...
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Profit up in first quarter for South Korea’s Hyundai Motor
Profit rose in the first quarter for South Korea's Hyundai Motor compared to the same period of the previous year, the company reported on Thursday.
It also reported that income before tax was lower than last year.
In the quarter, net...
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Michelin first-quarter sales down nearly 2%
French tyre maker Michelin on Thursday reported first-quarter sales of €6.5 billion ($7.4 billion), down 1.9% from €6.6 billion last year.
Automotive and two-wheel sales gained 1.2% to €3.5 billion, while road transportation and related distribution dropped 3.5% to €1.5...
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Continental’s spin-off of automotive supplier division moves forward
German tyre and parts maker Continental is parting with its ailing automotive supply division, it was confirmed at the annual general meeting in Hanover on Friday.
The independent company is to be called Aumovio. The brake and automotive electronics supplier...
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Volvo Cars reports Q1 2025 results, launches SEK 18 billion cost and cash action plan
Volvo Cars today reports a group operating income (EBIT) of SEK 1.9 billion for the first quarter of 2025, following a drop in wholesales as part of a planned inventory reduction during Q4 last year, as well as adverse...
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Oil edges lower amid uncertainty over US-China trade talks
Oil prices slightly decreased on Monday amid uncertainty over trade talks between the US and China, as well as concerns about a potential oversupply in global oil markets.
International benchmark Brent crude fell by around 0.06%, trading at $65.83 per...
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WorldSBK Italian Round
In Cremona, the WorldSBK riders will have again the new E0126 specification rear slick and the E0158 development wet front ...
Development continues on the supersoft. On the occasion of the Italian Round of the FIM Superbike World Championship that will take place...
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A comeback Sunday for Aprilia Racing in Jerez
MARCO BEZZECCHI FOURTEENTH AFTER AN OFF-TRACK EXCURSION, LORENZO SAVADORI EIGHTEENTH
The weekend at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto came to a close with Marco Bezzecchi finishing fourteenth after running long at the first corner on the second lap, whereas...
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Oil prices rise amid US-China trade optimism while OPEC
Oil prices rise amid US-China trade optimism while OPEC+ output hike caps gains
Oil prices rose on Friday amid renewed optimism surrounding trade talks between the US and China, though gains were limited due to increased production from the OPEC+...
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Oil prices set for weekly loss as diplomatic developments fuel oversupply concerns
Oil prices are poised for a weekly decline on Friday, weighed down by increased production from the OPEC+ alliance, the potential for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, renewed optimism surrounding a US-Iran nuclear deal, and concerns over escalating...
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BYD showcases groundbreaking technologies with multiple global
BYD showcases groundbreaking technologies with multiple global debuts at Auto Shanghai 2025
BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles, has used China’s international car show, Auto Shanghai 2025, to showcase a range of new technologies and features across multiple...
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Renault Group takes up the challenge of low-carbon
Renault Group takes up the challenge of low-carbon and sustainable European automotive mobility
At the ChangeNow Summit held from April 24 to 26, 2025, at the Grand Palais (Paris), Josep-Maria Recasens, Renault Group’s strategy director and CEO of Ampere, and...
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Hampton University Claims 2025 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship
Top teams from 32 HBCUs vied for national championship title in Southern California and a $100,000 institutional grant from Honda Tennessee State University, Morehouse College, and Tuskegee University rounded out the top four Honda Campus All-Star Challenge provides a...
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Bentley Motors marks Earth Day with launch of its third Sustainability Report
Bentley Motors today reaffirms its commitment to sustainability with the launch of its third annual Sustainability Report, published on Earth Day. The report details significant achievements over the past year as part of the company’s Beyond100+ strategy, positioning Bentley...
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Burhan Turan 2025 Türkiye Baja Şampiyonası'nın üçüncü ayağı olan Baja Attalos, Antalya Offroad ve Otomobil Sporları Kulübü tarafından 31...