Automotive News

As Europe's automotive retail landscape grows more complex, inconsistent reporting can leave OEMs making critical decisions with incomplete or misleading data. This article explores how standardized KPI reporting and trusted data management help manufacturers compare performance across markets, uncover hidden issues, and turn insights into measurable improvements. #sponsored by Urban Science

Join us September 28-30 for the 2026 Automotive News Congress. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gJVDBcXX The 50th Automotive News Congress returns to Hudson's Detroit with an expanded three-day program convening 500+ senior decision-makers across OEMs, suppliers, technology, retail and finance. At a moment defined by AI disruption, geopolitical realignment, affordability pressure and policy uncertainty, Congress focuses on the strategic decisions shaping competitiveness now — not theoretical forecasts, but actionable direction. Be in the room where the future of the auto industry takes shape.

While much of the industry remains focused on Chinese EV competition, a more immediate threat is emerging: the risk of production disruptions tied to magnet shortages. As demand rises and supply remains heavily concentrated, automakers are reassessing how to protect manufacturing continuity and reduce dependence on fragile supply chains. #Sponsored by Evolution Metals

Join us 9–10 June in Brussels for the 2026 Automotive News Europe Congress. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gdKte_CD The 2026 Automotive News Europe Congress will examine how Europe can build a sustainable, competitive green auto industry amid evolving emissions rules, rising trade pressures and rapid technological change. As the path to 2035 becomes clearer but more complex, the Congress will focus on the decisions automakers and suppliers are making now to navigate uncertainty and position their businesses for long-term success. Through focused panels and candid conversations, Congress will explore the EU road map to carbon neutrality, tariffs and local content requirements, the growing role of AI across operations and the realities of software-defined and autonomous vehicles.

Magnets may be invisible to consumers, but they’re becoming one of the most critical forces shaping the future of mobility and manufacturing. As supply chain risks intensify, automakers are rethinking how access to rare earth materials and midstream processing will define resilience in the years ahead. #sponsored by Evolution Metals

The 2026 PACE program is open for applications. PACE Awards recognize traditional and nontraditional suppliers around the world for new product, process and business model innovation. PACE Pilot recognizes postpilot, precommercial innovations in the automotive and future mobility space. An independent panel of judges will review all entries. The deadline for applications is Feb. 9. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eX-WCfzi