Renault offers CEO job to Seat's De Meo, paper says

With technology that is efficient, quiet and pollutant free, it is no coincidence that demand for fuel cell drivetrains is gaining momentum rapidly in the auto industry.

The new European Commission signaled it will review automakers' CO2 emissions reduction goals already set for 2030 as part of its plans to tackle climate change.

The new GLA will offer more passenger room and advanced driver assistance systems to help the SUV compete with the BMW X2 and Audi Q2.

Luca de Meo, who heads VW Group's Seat brand, has won the support of the French government, Renault's biggest shareholder, reports said.

BMW's entry model range gains space and new high-tech features including a reverse assistant that automatically backs out of tight parking spaces.

Suppliers hope to win more time from the new European Commission as the industry prepares for the disruptive switch to mass electrification after lobbying for less-stringent emissions targets failed to sway EU legislators.

Bentley has cut jobs and implemented faster production processes in what CEO Adrian Hallmark said was among the industry's most comprehensive efficiency improvement programs.

The number of firm orders for the Porsche Taycan full-electric car has exceeded the company's expectations, CEO Oliver Blume told a German business paper.

Dealership numbers are falling in Europe but not fast enough to adapt to customers' changing purchasing behavior, according to automotive distribution analysts ICDP.

VinFast began delivering cars with BMW engines to customers in Vietnam this year. Pham Nhat Vuong, the billionaire behind the startup, aims to expand into EVs that will be exported to the U.S. and Europe in 2021.