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cenews – March 4, 2026. Rouven Mohr has almost 20 years of experience in the Volkswagen Group. He will continue in his role as Chief Technical Officer at Lamborghini on an interim basis for the time being.

cenews – March 3, 2026. The number of passenger cars in Germany increased slightly by 0.3% compared to January 2025. 4.1 percent are now electric cars. Over 822,000 classic cars are registered.

cenews – February 19, 2026. The facility will be built at the Polish plant in Walbrzych and will process the components of around 20,000 vehicles a year at the end of their life cycle. Second location in Europe.

cenews – February 11, 2026. Successor to Michael Mauer, primarily responsible for sporty luxury brands, career spanning many stations in the VW Group, exterior design of Arteon and current Touareg.

cenews – February 6, 2026. As of April 1, Koji Sato will lead the operating business as the new Chief Industry Officer. Kenta Kon will become Chief Executive Officer.

cenews – February 6, 2026. Car manufacturers are complaining about the decline in the market due to the US administration's changed position on electromobility. Ford and GM are also reporting increased depreciation.

cenews – January 29, 2026. The trade fair marks the start of the classic car season in Germany, attracting numerous fans of historic models to the Weser from January 30 to February 1. Some of the highlights.

cenews – January 27, 2026. With over 2.4 million registrations and a 16 percent market share, the multi-brand group maintains its leading position in the hybrid segment and in light commercial vehicles.

cenews – January 19, 2026. The Czech VW subsidiary increased its global sales by 12.8 percent. Passed Audi in Germany. Bestseller is the Octavia. Sales in India almost doubled.

cenews – January 14, 2026. Denis Le Vot is moving to the Canadian powersports manufacturer after more than 30 years with the Renault Group. His predecessor led the company for 22 years and is retiring.

cenews – January 13, 2026. Sales were only slightly down on 2024. Europe and South America up, China and USA down. In Germany, the market share rose to almost 20 percent.

cenews – January 12, 2026. The Motor Show in Belgium at the beginning of the year has evolved from a pure sales event into an important industry meeting place with international vehicle premieres.

cenews – November 19, 2025. With its modular platform and fleet-friendly services, the PV5 Chassis Cab is set to shake up the light commercial vehicle segment, from pick-ups to food trucks.

cenews – October 6, 2025. The first issue of "Auto-Motive" is aimed at journalists, editors, opinion leaders and anyone who appreciates well-founded information on mobility.

cenews – October 1, 2025. Chinese e-car start-up establishes itself as the most dynamic newcomer in China with a production output of one million vehicles in record time.

cenews – October 1, 2025. The media of the Authors' Union reached more than 1.4 million readers and users in September. Demand for the authors' exclusive reports has also risen sharply.

cenews – September 30, 2025. International Ipsos study shows: electric car on the rise, comfort and habit remain decisive, brand loyalty and dealer purchases important, China brands struggle for acceptance.

cenews – September 18, 2025. After three years of renovation, the brand center on the famous Parisian boulevard presents itself in new architecture with a 170-meter-long exhibition spiral.

cenews – August 21, 2025. The summer tire, designed for maximum dynamics, made its debut in Europe in 2005 and has been further developed over four generations, with 30 brands as original equipment and successes in motorsport.

cenews – August 21, 2025. EV4 now rolling off the production line at the Slovakian plant in Zilina, compact hatchback specially developed for Europe, investment of 108 million euros in new assembly lines.

cenews – July 28, 2025. Sales of the Spanish core brand fell by over a fifth, while sales of the perfomance brand rose by a third. Profit slump of over 90 percent in the first half of the year.

cenews – July 24, 2025. China's largest car importer also launches in Germany after the IAA in September with the electric Omoda 5 and plug-in hybrid Jaecoo 7, European production planned in Barcelona.

cenews – July 17, 2025. Uber plans to deploy 20,000 or more self-driving Gravity SUVs in dozens of markets worldwide, with the launch planned for the end of the year in a major US city.

cenews – May 10, 2025. The origins of the Austrian engine manufacturer lie in Dresden. Motorcycle manufacturers were also supplied until 2019. Large research and development department.

cenews – April 18, 2025. For CEO Luca de Meo, it is fortunate not to be represented in North America and China. The brand is currently riding a wave of success and is a year ahead of VW.

cenews – April 15, 2025. The automotive supplier got off lightly again in 2024. Whether it succeeds again this year depends not only on Trump, the Board of Directors and the workforce being downsized.

cenews – April 2, 2025. Local production of the Indian models Kushaq and Slavia from imported CKD kits. Exports began a year and a half ago. Number of dealers to double this year.

cenews – March 31, 2025. Utilize the development resources of the mechatronics specialist to plan and design new products, establish own development base in Europe to win new customers.

cenews – March 31, 2025. "Emergency Vehicle Approaching" technology developed together with the Dutch government, builds on existing assistance systems, activation via software update.

cenews – March 31, 2025. Including new and optimized bikes for 2025 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, advice from experts from the regional stores, test rides in cooperation with Louis dealers.

cenews – March 25, 2025. New car registrations in Europe in February 2025 three percent lower than in the same month last year. Battery electric cars slightly up, petrol and diesel cars down.

cenews – March 12, 2025. At the self-organized Kenshiki Forum in Brussels, the Japanese presented their new battery-electric SUVs, which will be rolling out to European dealerships in the course of the year.

cenews – March 2, 2025. The new Managing Director of Toyota Germany talks to Autoren Union Mobilität about the transformation to electromobility, upcoming model policy and the "Prius effect".

cenews – February 28, 2025. Plenty of space, an economical engine and a well thought-out operating concept are just some of the virtues of the brand's largest model. High towing capacity and also available as a seven-seater on request.

cenews – February 5, 2025. At the works meeting in Wolfsburg, VW employees were able to take a look at the design of the electric entry-level model. But first comes the ID 2 in 2026.

cenews – February 5, 2025. In the new corporate construct, the company was apparently to act as a subsidiary and not as a partner. The merger would have made it number three in the world.

cenews – January 10, 2025. Last year, the company sold almost 2.39 million cars and vans worldwide. Deliveries in Germany fell by nine percent, while they rose in the USA.

cenews – January 9, 2025. Global sales declined in China and South America in particular. In North America, however, Europe's largest manufacturer was able to catch up significantly. Germany also recorded a plus.

cenews – December 4, 2024. Importers are calling for clear framework conditions for the transformation. They see the targets for sales of electric cars as unattainable despite imminent price reductions.

cenews – December 2, 2024. Maserati celebrated its 110th anniversary in Modena for two days. A Gran Turismo "110 Anniversario" is built for each year. Vehicle parade on the race track.

cenews – November 27, 2024. The joint venture with SAIC was extended by ten years at an early stage. By 2030, 18 new VW and Audi models are to be launched on the market, 15 of which will be exclusive.

cenews – November 27, 2024. KTM has payment obligations in the upper three-digit million range. Restructuring proceedings under its own responsibility for "redimensioning" are being sought.

cenews – November 21, 2024. Due to a lack of seats from Recaro, production of the Grenadier and Quartermaster models at the former Smart plant in Hambach has been suspended since September. Production is due to resume in January.

cenews – November 20, 2024. Chery, the country's most successful exporter, will now also be entering the German market next year with the new Omoda and Jaecoo brands.

cenews – November 18, 2024. MAN uses the Powercell unit from the Stuttgart-based automotive supplier in the six-cylinder engine of the hTGX, which has been honored with the Truck Innovation Award.

cenews – November 14, 2024. Davide Grasso takes over the newly created post of Chief Heritage Officer for 14 brands. Contact person for museums and development of new business opportunities.

cenews – November 11, 2024. The 45-year-old will take over from Karin Radström, CEO of Daimler Truck Holding. He is currently responsible for business in Latin America.

cenews – November 4, 2024. Spain and Italy with growth, Germany, France and the UK report a slight decline in new registrations. Mopeds on the decline everywhere.

cenews – October 31, 2024. In the first nine months of the year, the two VW brands together achieved almost 1.1 million deliveries. Skoda increases profit, Seat invests in Cupra.

cenews – October 30, 2024. 21 percent less than in the same period last year. The finance business contributed to the increase in turnover. Vehicle sales fell by four percent.

cenews – October 24, 2024. Spare parts warehouse in Amsterdam put into operation. Additional engines for the Wey 03. 40 percent of the vehicles produced are now exported.

cenews – October 24, 2024. Essen Motor Show celebrates the car in all its diversity with around 500 exhibitors from 15 countries with sports cars, tuning, classic cars and a whole lot more.

cenews – October 22, 2024. Japan with noticeable decline - Brazil and Mexico growing strongly - Europe and USA still below pre-pandemic levels

cenews – October 21, 2024. Inspired by the highest mountain in Europe, Jeep and outdoor clothing brand The North Face have developed a special model of the Avenger 4xe, limited to 4806 units.

cenews – October 21, 2024. First plant in Europe with integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process, double-digit million euro investment, recovery rate of 96 percent expected.

cenews – October 21, 2024. According to current GDV projections, steadily rising spare parts prices and workshop costs are reducing higher premium income, and insurance premiums could follow suit in the medium term.

cenews – October 20, 2024. MG is the most successful Chinese brand on the German market. 12.5 percent growth in the first nine months. Almost every twentieth electric car comes from there.

cenews – October 11, 2024. In the first nine months, deliveries fell by 2.8 percent, mainly due to the Chinese market. Significant growth in North and South America.

cenews – October 11, 2024. Model changes in four out of six model series and the tense market situation in China resulted in a seven percent drop in sales after nine months. Germany in the plus.

cenews – October 1, 2024. The Wrzesnia plant in Poland is home to one of the largest factory-owned solar plants in Europe. It extends over 22 hectares. On average, 20 percent is covered.

cenews – September 30, 2024. The company reached its production milestone with an Ioniq 5 built at its main plant. Half of all vehicles have been produced in the past eleven years.

cenews – September 30, 2024. The former Head of Marketing and Managing Director of Ducati Germany is returning to his former employer in a global role. New business division.

cenews – September 19, 2024. The Opel boss is relaxed about the announced tightening of CO2 limits in the coming year; two electric vans with hydrogen fuel cells complete the range.

cenews – September 19, 2024. New Chinese electric car brand, a joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor, launches in Europe with the battery-electric models T03 and C10, with more to follow.

cenews – September 19, 2024. Chinese electric brand feels "very committed to the European market" and wants to introduce a new model with advanced AI functions alongside its European range.

cenews – September 18, 2024. Citroën is the title partner of the Windsurf World Cup on Sylt for the first time, a long-term commitment with an extensive range of vehicles for test drives and VIP shuttles.

cenews – September 18, 2024. In the current YouGov study "Automotive Rankings Germany 2024", there is a cross-generational winner, only men and women are - once again - not in agreement.

cenews – September 18, 2024. For the first time, there are more electric cars on the road in Norway than petrol cars - not including hybrid combustion models, but diesel remains the dominant drive.

cenews – September 17, 2024. New hub to coordinate engineering, marketing, product development, sales and logistics; commercial vehicle business accounts for a third of Stellantis' total net sales.

cenews – September 16, 2024. The Chinese Geely brand is currently struggling in Germany. Dealers and a smaller model should turn things around, promises CEO Nicolas Lopez Appelgren in an interview.

cenews – September 15, 2024. Electronic quadruped autonomously monitors Jaguar Land Rover's production and test facilities for electric vehicles, up to 24 patrols day and night, seven days a week.

cenews – September 15, 2024. Alfa Romeo launches an advertising campaign with Spanish "Casa del papel" actor Pedro González Alonso for the dealer premiere of its compact SUV, spot already on YouTube.

cenews – September 13, 2024. Cross-brand design team, new addition Ex-Polestar designer Maximilian Missoni responsible for upper mid-range, luxury class and Alpina, BMW Design with two studios in future.

cenews – September 13, 2024. New showroom concept on Berlin's Kurfürstendamm to showcase the brand world in a new setting, around twenty locations planned in European and non-European countries.

cenews – September 12, 2024. Graduate industrial engineer now also chairs the FIA Manufacturers' Committee, the interface between the car manufacturers active in motorsport and the FIA institutions.

cenews – September 12, 2024. Declaration of intent to explore future vehicles, supply chains and clean energy technologies, improved efficiency and greater competitiveness

cenews – September 12, 2024. Almost half of Germans expect fewer traffic jams on freeways, but almost two thirds are concerned about the safety of heavy commercial vehicles without a person behind the wheel.

cenews – September 12, 2024. Mediocre result for Jeep Avenger, deficits in child protection, top rating for Audi Q6 e-tron, Ford Explorer, Subaru Crosstrek and Xpeng G6, Renault weakens with the Symbioz.

cenews – September 10, 2024. The Board of Management of BMW AG today adjusted its annual forecast for the financial year 2024. Significant decline in Group earnings expected.

cenews – September 9, 2024. "Automechanika" with new technologies for the mobility of tomorrow, topics: Electrification, sustainability, digitalization, networking, AI and recruiting.

cenews – September 8, 2024. To mark the 70th anniversary, Land Rover presents a fully restored Series IIA ambulance, one of the oldest humanitarian partnerships of its kind in the world.

cenews – September 8, 2024. The European racing series of the US-American V8 racing cars will return to the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben from September 20 to 22, pre-event on the town's market square.

cenews – September 6, 2024. Christian Stein has been appointed Chief Communications Officer, responsible for the communication of all Group activities; the Frenchman was previously with Seat for more than ten years.

cenews – September 6, 2024. Volkswagen is in crisis. The management mistakes of the past weigh heavily, and the current challenges of electromobility even more so. Creative ideas are needed.

cenews – September 5, 2024. Development of new fuel cell systems, use of synergies in development and procurement, first BMW model with fuel cell drive announced for 2028.

cenews – September 4, 2024. Marine conservation initiative combines worldwide expeditions, scientific research and actions to protect the oceans, two Boxers and three electric cars as support.

cenews – September 4, 2024. 313,700 cars rolled off the production lines in Germany, an increase of 24 percent compared to the same month last year, 2.7 million since January, order intake up after eight months.

cenews – September 2, 2024. Four charging stations with 400 kilowatts of power each, 25-meter-long charging stations also suitable for convenient charging of articulated lorries, further charging parks in planning.

cenews – August 23, 2024. Toyota is not leaving climate protection to electromobility alone. E-fuels and hydrogen also play a role in the development of new vehicles.

cenews – August 13, 2024. Many manufacturers only sell their cars in homeopathic doses because there is a lack of advertising. BYD is making a name for itself with the Olympics, MG already has one.

cenews – August 12, 2024. Mahle is working on a wireless solution. The vehicle must be positioned over the coil with centimeter precision. The technology has become the world standard.

cenews – August 7, 2024. In the first quarter, global sales remained at the record level of the previous year. Turnover and profit increased significantly. Germany most important European market.

cenews – August 6, 2024. Several weeks of test operation in car body construction successfully completed, the world's most advanced robot can autonomously perform numerous human-like and two-handed tasks.

cenews – August 6, 2024. US electric car manufacturer faces competition from established premium manufacturers, the Gravity SUV is to be followed by a mid-range model in 2026, Aston Martin wants to use technology.

cenews – August 5, 2024. The tire manufacturer's Executive Board has decided to examine this step in detail. The spin-off could be completed by the end of 2025. Annual General Meeting in April.

cenews – August 5, 2024. Almost 165,000 vehicles were sold worldwide in the first half of the year. One in ten went to Germany, where new registrations rose by 33 percent.

cenews – August 2, 2024. Memorandum of understanding signed. The three companies want to work more closely together on supply technologies in order to achieve their goals more quickly.

cenews – August 2, 2024. Best financial result for a first half-year. Sales increased by almost 14 percent. Both brands grew. Bestseller is the Formentor. Germany and Spain main markets.

cenews – July 30, 2024. The C10 and the T03 are shipped from Shanghai. Stellantis holds a 51% stake in the Chinese electric car manufacturer and uses its sales channels.

cenews – July 25, 2024. Spaniard to develop long-term strategy for the brand in newly created position, more than 20 years of marketing and management experience in the automotive industry.