Michelin Weighs Shuttering More Plants on Europe Downturn
Michelin said Europe’s “difficult economic situation” is causing a drop in tire demand across different sectors that is leading to overcapacity in the region.
EV Output Is 45% Below Carmakers’ Expectations, Supplier Says
Carmakers are faced with significant overcapacity to make EVs because of softening demand with many turning back to development plans for combustion-engine cars, OPmobility SE reports.
Stellantis Swaps Third Ram Boss in Three Years as Sales Sink
Stellantis NV replaced the head of its Ram and Dodge brands in the U.S. as the automaker faces pressure from falling sales and a complicated shift to electric vehicles.
Renault Finalizing Transfer of 28% Stake in Nissan
Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. are close to completing a landmark deal to rebalance their 24-year-long alliance, according to people familiar with the matter.
Stellantis Sees Risk of New Chip Shortage on Demand Surge
Stellantis NV expects semiconductor shortages to re-emerge on growing demand for electric vehicles at a time of increased geopolitical risk, making the current respite short-lived.
Truck Makers Recruit Their Own Employees to Combat Driver Shortage
Stellantis NV and Renault SA are turning to their own ranks to tackle a shortage of truck drivers that’s leaving thousands of vehicles stranded away from dealerships and customers.
Renault in Talks With Volvo Trucks About FlexEVan Partnership
Renault SA is in discussions with truck maker Volvo AB to collaborate on the French carmaker’s new electric van project to take on rivals such as Stellantis NV, according to people familiar with the matter.
Renault Empowers CEO de Meo as Nissan Talks Drag On
Renault SA’s board named CEO Luca de Meo as a director and reappointed Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard for another four-year term, a sign of support for their plan to reshape the partnership with Nissan Motor Co.
Stellantis Has Glut of Cars Stuck at Plant on Logistics Troubles
Stellantis NV has thousands of cars stuck at its Sochaux plant in eastern France as logistics problems that impacted the maker of Peugeot 3008 SUVs last quarter persist.