Pirelli, Pyrum, Synthos and BASF have launched a European industrial project that converts end-of-life and manufacturing-scrap tyres into recovered carbon black, chemical feedstocks and synthetic rubber for new tyres.
Continental’s €4 billion ContiTech sale to Lone Star Funds completes its shift into a focused tire manufacturer.
Toyota Motor Europe has awarded LYB for its work in transforming discarded fishing nets into high-performance recycled automotive plastics. The collaboration highlights how circular materials can help reduce waste while meeting the demanding standards of modern vehicle production.
New translucent polypropylene stabilizers from Syensqo enhance durability, aesthetics, and long-term performance in modern automotive applications.
The Stellantis Hurricane 4 engine brings Formula-1 inspired combustion, advanced turbocharging, and impressive efficiency to modern SUVs. Here is why this 2.0-liter powerhouse is one of the most advanced four-cylinder engines today.
The European Union is tightening industrial policy rules to protect its automotive industry from Chinese electric vehicle dominance, reshaping supply chains, investment flows, and global competition dynamics.
The global electric vehicle industry faces a $65 billion reckoning as automakers slash investments, write down assets, and reassess EV strategies amid regulatory shifts, weak demand, and fierce Chinese competition.
China EV market crisis intensifies as BYD executive Stella Li warns that nearly 100 Chinese electric vehicle brands could disappear within five years amid brutal consolidation.
Automotive industry – Full price table (09/02/2026 →16/02/2026) Product / market — prices for 09/02/2026 and 16/02/2026 ITEM 09/02/2026 16/02/2026 +/− Bottle grade PET chips domestic market 6,250 yuan/ton 6,250 yuan/ton – Chinese bottle-grade PET chips FOB export price 835 $/ton 840 $/ton +5 LDPE CFR Est China 1,020 $/ton 1,015 $/ton -5 PET Semidull…
