Peter Sigal Peter Sigal covers the French market for Automotive News Europe. See All Staff Page Recent Stories Europe's consumers lose interest in family haulers, just like Americans did Renault was the pioneer of European minivans. But its sixth-generation Espace has just transitioned from minivan to SUV as the old segment disappears. New Bosch unit targeting software, chips Bosch anticipates significant revenue growth from its plan to reorganize its global automotive electronics, software and semiconductor businesses into a mobility unit. Stellantis invests in lithium-sulfur EV battery startup Lyten Stellantis is backing Lyten, a Silicon Valley startup that employs 3-D graphene, a "supermaterial," to create smaller, more dense lithium-sulfur EV batteries. Stellantis to buy one-third stake in fuel cell system maker Symbio Stellantis will pay $163 million to Faurecia as part of the deal for a share of Symbio, a hydrogen fuel cell joint venture that also includes Michelin. Bosch targets $88B in software, mobility revenue by 2030 The world's biggest OE supplier is positioning itself to go after more vehicle software and mobility services with a dedicated new business unit. Alpine A290 Beta concept redefines hot hatch for EV era Renault's Alpine brand unveiled the A290 Beta electric hatchback based on the coming Renault 5, as it expands its lineup and aims at U.S. launch. Bosch to revamp mobility unit with goal of $88B in revenue by 2030 The new Bosch Mobility unit will focus on software as a growth driver. Current mobility chairman Markus Heyn will lead it. Betting on new innovation in Europe European automakers have been working on reducing their carbon footprints through solar-powered plants, recycled metal and better methods of heating paint ovens. Audi to present Formula One design at Shanghai auto show The choice of Shanghai for the Formula One team’s public debut is strategic because China is Audi’s biggest market, and at the same time has a huge base of F1 fans. Audi to rebadge lineup to reflect EV-combustion split Audi's full-electric cars and light trucks will adopt even model badges, while internal-combustion models will have odd numbers, CEO Markus Duesmann said. BorgWarner's EV plan: Follow the electrons BorgWarner is pivoting to electric vehicles from internal combustion though a combination of M&A activity and leveraging existing tech, CEO Frederic Lissalde says, How digital twins give automakers 'superpowers' on the factory floor Digital twins are emerging as crucial to fast, safe and efficient production, as automakers race to keep up with trends such as electrification and the software-defined vehicle. Mercedes could preview A-Class, B-Class replacements this year The new models will be on the "electric first" MMA architecture. They will have a higher price than current A-Class and B-Class models in an effort to boost their profitability. How Renault's de Meo aims to move Nissan alliance beyond 'compromise' The Renault CEO said in an interview that equalized shareholdings will give both automakers more freedom to think strategically. Bosch earnings rose 16% in 2022; higher costs slow margin growth Bosch said earnings were weighed down by supply chain cost increases and investments in the transformation of the company’s mobility business. Load More