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Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös tells Automotive News Europe the BMW Group subsidiary is on pace to set a new global sales record and shares how he is protecting the brand's exclusivity.

BMW's development chief, Frank Weber, talked about the automaker's plans to build all its future cars on a single, electric-focused platform and the company's ideas for sustainable, premium transportation.

BMW Group finance chief Nicolas Peter expects the automaker's full-year operating margin to be "in the area of about 9 percent," despite major challenges such as the chip shortage and volatile raw materials prices. He told Automotive News Europe how BMW plans to overcome those obstacles.

Silk-FAW, a joint venture between Chinese automaker FAW and Silk EV, a U.S.-based automotive startup, has recruited former Ferrari and Lamborghini top executives to help the company build cars that will rival Ferrari and Lamborghini supercars.

With new models in the pipeline, Toyota Europe CEO Matthew Harrison has increased the automaker's sales targets. He told Automotive News Europe why Toyota Europe will thrive in a time of transformational change.

Production shortfall from the semiconductor shortage was estimated at 700,000 units. All regions reported positive operating margins, largely due to higher prices and improved model mix.

Under the South African native's guidance, the automaker's sales and market share increased, and the brand became a low-emissions leader with a hybrid-dominated lineup.

The rossover has quick acceleration and rapid charging but Hyunndai decided to limit the top speed on the first model family from its electric-only subbrand to 185 kph.

Audi CEO Markus Duesmann shares his plan for the automaker's EV shift, outlines what the company is doing to offset microchip shortages and explains why Europe needs to invest more in software and battery development in an interview with Automotive News Europe.

Citing the economic effects of the COVID pandemic, the electric vehicle startup has reversed course on a 2019 plan for direct-to-consumer leasing. Instead, it will use traditional distributors and dealers, except in Germany.

Under new owner Stellantis the Italian brand will get new models including EVs and the chance to expand into new markets.

To stand out in the increasingly crowded supercar sector Maserati leveraged its operational independence, giving its engineers in Modena responsibility for developing the MC20's chassis and engine.

The Stellantis brand now has two models in the booming small SUV segment. The other is the Opel/Vauxhall Crossland. A full-electric version of the Mokka offers about 320 km of battery range.

The Milan-Monza auto show was host to 63 brands that displayed about 120 models in downtown Milan and at the nearby Monza racetrack this month. It was Europe's first live auto show in 21 months.

To remain competitive, Brembo Executive Deputy Chairman Matteo Tiraboschi says the company has to grow through aquistions in key areas, but he has given up on his goal of doubling annual revenue to 5 billion euros. He outlined his new plan in an interview with Automotive News Europe.