AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

First edition of new "IAA" motor show in Munich loses exhibitors / PwC survey: 70% Germans, 97% Chinese willing to change mobility behaviour

FLOODING DISASTER GERMANY

Compounder Akro-Plastic fears delivery delays / Production brought to a halt at automotive supplier ZF

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Global prospects for 2019 at best subdued / Job losses and plant closures expected / European manufacturers face big decisions

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

It's all about lightweight construction / German plastics congresses focus on new approaches / Russian market could become even more depressed following Crimea crisis / Poor demand idles assembly plants for several days

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?