Tag: Automotive

Chinese automakers BYD, Leapmotor and Xiaomi smash annual delivery targets ahead of schedule

Chinese automakers BYD, Leapmotor, and Xiaomi have raced past their annual delivery targets a month ahead of schedule, underscoring their rapid growth and strong market demand as the year comes to a close.

Strikes underway at Volkswagen plants across Germany as wage conflict escalates

Volkswagen workers across Germany stopped work on Monday as the conflict between the German automotive giant and its employees over changes to labor agreements and potential factory closures escalated.

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares abruptly quits as US Jeep, Ram sales falter

Stellantis Chief Executive Carlos Tavares resigned abruptly on Sunday, two months after a profit warning at the maker of Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot cars that has lost around 40% of its value this year.

Volkswagen sells its car plant in Xinjiang, citing ‘economic reasons’

Volkswagen has sold its plant in Xinjiang, a region in northwestern China beset by accusations of human rights abuses, citing “economic reasons.”

Trump’s tariffs could cost carmakers up to 17% of combined core profits, S&P says

European and American carmakers are set to lose up to 17% of their combined annual core profits if the U.S. imposes import tariffs on Europe, Mexico and Canada, S&P Global said in a report on Friday, warning of potential credit downgrades.

Hyundai recalls over 226,000 vehicles to fix rearview cameras that can fail

Hyundai is recalling more than 226,000 SUVs and small cars in the U.S. because the rearview camera image may not show up on the screens.

Nissan says about 1,000 US staff accept early retirement

About 6% of Nissan Motor staff in the United States have accepted early retirement packages, a company spokesperson said on Thursday, as part of the struggling Japanese carmaker’s plan to cut 9,000 jobs worldwide.

Ford to cut 14% of European jobs, blaming EV shift and rising competition

Ford said on Wednesday it would cut around 14% of its European workforce, blaming significant losses in recent years compounded by weak demand for electric vehicles, a lack of government support for the shift to EVs, and rising competition.

US opens probe into over 110,000 Ford SUVs on seat belt concern

The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Monday it had initiated a recall query into about 112,567 Ford SUVs over an issue with seat belt retractors.

Π. Πετρόπουλος: Αύξηση των πωλήσεων κατά 13,2% στο 9μηνο – Στα €13,1 εκατ. τα EBITDA

Η εταιρεία Π. Πετρόπουλος ανακοίνωσε τα οικονομικά της αποτελέσματα για το 9μηνο του 2024. Ειδικότερα, οι πωλήσεις του Ομίλου κατά την περίοδο 1η Ιανουαρίου – 30 Σεπτεμβρίου αυξήθηκαν κατά 13,2% και ανήλθαν σε €168,1 εκατ. από €148,5 εκατ. στις 30.9.2023. Tα μικτά κέρδη αυξήθηκαν κατά 21% και ανήλθαν σε €34,6 εκατ. από €28,5 εκατ. Το ΕΒΙTDA του Ομίλου ανήλθε σε €13,1 εκατ. έναντι €12,3 εκατ. το 2023.

Autohellas: Στα 749,1 εκατ. ο κύκλος εργασιών στο 9μηνο

Στα 275,9 εκατ. ευρώ διαμορφώθηκε ο ενοποιημένος κύκλος εργασιών της Autohellas το γ’ τρίμηνο του 2024, σύμφωνα με τα αποτελέσματα που ανακοίνωσε η εταιρεία.

Volkswagen to Invest $5.8 Billion in EV Startup Rivian Through Joint Venture

Volkswagen and electric-vehicle startup Rivian Automotive are partnering to create a joint venture with the aim of making electric cars more accessible. The German automaker plans to invest up to $5.8 billion in Rivian and the joint venture by 2027, the companies said on Tuesday. 

Toyota posts nearly 20% drop in second-quarter operating profit, missing estimates

Japanese automaker Toyota Motor on Wednesday reported its first quarterly operating profit drop in about two years, as it strives to navigate the market shift toward electric vehicles.

BMW quarterly profit misses expectations due to weak China sales, brake issues

BMW on Wednesday reported a 61% drop in its third-quarter profit, missing analyst expectations because of slumping China sales and brake problems and sending its shares to their lowest level in more than 2-1/2 years.

Ferrari’s core profit rises 7%, helped by product mix, personal touches

Ferrari said on Tuesday its core earnings rose 7% in the third quarter, despite a slight decrease in car shipments, as the luxury sports car maker continued to benefit from a richer product offer and increased demand for personalisation.

Dodge maker Stellantis posts 27% drop in revenues, flags progress in slashing U.S. inventories

Auto giant Stellantis on Thursday reported a 27% decline in third-quarter net revenues, but said it was making headway in addressing operational issues such as U.S. inventories.

Volkswagen profit plunges 42% in third quarter amid sweeping overhaul plans

German automaker Volkswagen on Wednesday reported a 42% drop in operating profit in the third quarter.

EU slaps tariffs on Chinese EVs, risking Beijing payback

The European Union has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles to as much as 45.3% at the end of its highest profile investigation that has divided Europe and prompted retaliation from Beijing.

Μοτοδυναμική: Αύξηση 14,2% στον κύκλο εργασιών, ενισχυμένα 5,8% τα λειτουργικά κέρδη

Με αύξηση 14,2% στον κύκλο εργασιών έκλεισε το ενιάμηνο του 2024 για τη Μοτοδυναμική με τις πωλήσεις να ανέρχονται σε 144,5 εκ. ευρώ, όπως ανακοίνωσε σήμερα η εισηγμένη.

Π. Πετρόπουλος: Ξεκινά η παραγωγή ελληνικών scooter και μπαταριών

Σάρκα και οστά παίρνει το Ecoshift, το επενδυτικό πρόγραμμα της εισηγμένης. Εχει ολοκληρώσει υποδομές και εγκαταστάσεις για την παραγωγή ηλεκτροκίνητων scooter NOOS και φορητών μονάδων μπαταριών αποθήκευσης ενέργειας BES 0.1.