ELECTRIC VEHICLES MARKET

Paradigm shift in automotive industry / Trade group says half of European-made cars in 2023 will be electric / Tough times for suppliers / PIE talks to Axel Bornemann from ContiTech

PLASTIC OMNIUM

French automotive group takes full ownership of HBPO subsidiary

HELLA

French car component maker Faurecia to buy German headlamp specialist

KRUG

Production site opened in Hungary / Proximity to automotive supplier Bosch was decisive

HELLA

Partnership with Plastic Omnium / Lighting in car production

PLASTIC OMNIUM

Mahle sells share of joint venture to French car components supplier / Expansion of business in North America

HBPO

Two new plants in Mexico / Million-dollar investments in North America / Product portfolio extended

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

EU Commission imposes stiff penalties on suppliers of air conditioning and heat management systems

AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

Reduction of overcapacities in Italy, Spain and particularly France / TecPart says German suppliers are on comparatively safe ground / "Markets will stagnate for several years" / Raising R&D activities in Europe?