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ZF moves more than just machines - they move industries forward. 🚜⚙️ From transmissions to axles and beyond, ZF’s expertise in material handling and services are MAXIMIZING MOBILITY UPTIME. Learn more here https://ow.ly/pU1V50WQ7tB

While many suppliers face challenges from the EV transition, forward-thinking companies are turning investments into competitive advantages. Magna's hybrid transmissions use two motors and two inverters - directly reusing the capital, tooling and infrastructure originally built for battery electric vehicles. Broad system knowledge + flexible manufacturing = resilience in rapidly changing markets. Mike Dowsett, Chief Engineer, eDrives and Hybrids North America, Magna International #MBS2025

Can European industrial and policy strategies (capex, incentives, R&D) support a sustainable transition? The European Automotive Industry in Crisis: Margins Under Pressure 1. A Challenging Context • Falling margins: According to the Global Automotive Supplier Study 2025 by Roland Berger and Lazard, the global average margin for the automotive industry dropped to 4.7% in 2024. European suppliers are performing worse than average, at 3.6%, far behind their Chinese peers at 5.7% (rolandberger.com, lazard.com). • OEMs under strain: The average EBIT of European automakers dropped by up to 6.5 percentage points in the first nine months of 2024, accompanied by a decline of about 1 million units sold (scoperatings.com). 2. Suppliers in Deep Trouble • Sentiment is grim: 64% of suppliers report a negative outlook, 68% expect low profits, and 38% fear operating at break-even or at a loss in 2024 (clepa.eu). • Layoffs are massive: Bosch, ZF Friedrichshafen, Continental, and Schaeffler together announced about 54,000 job cuts in 2024 — surpassing even pandemic-era levels (https://lnkd.in/d5tinaxB). 3. Reactive, but Limited Strategies • OEMs like Stellantis are embracing aggressive cost-cutting, relocating engineering work to lower-cost markets such as Brazil and India, and consolidating technology platforms (lemonde.fr). • Regulatory pressure, such as CO₂ penalties and the forced transition to EVs, is eroding the traditionally higher margins of combustion-engine models (forbes.com, marketwatch.com, reuters.com, wsj.com). 4. An Uncertain Horizon • Some analysts (e.g. Morgan Stanley) predict a rebound in 2025, driven by improved financial accessibility and potential government incentives (marketwatch.com). • Others are more cautious: Schaeffler expects negative margins of -14% to -17% in its e-mobility division and sees no automotive market recovery in 2025 (reuters.com).

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From Dominion Harbor Group Chief Scientist James E. Murphy, Automotive displays in general ... are scheduled to increase at a 12% [compound annual growth rate] over the next five years. Read more here:

From emission control systems to advanced suspension technologies - Tenneco Automotive Europe has been shaping the future of mobility with precision, performance, and reliability. 🌍🚗🔧 On May 15, 2025, Tenneco Automotive Europe officially joined the Poka Community, equipping their frontline teams with the power of Poka’s Connected Worker Platform. 👷♂️📲💪 By embracing digital tools that enable real-time collaboration, continuous learning, and on-the-floor knowledge sharing, Tenneco is driving operational excellence across its European manufacturing sites. 🌐⚙️🚀 At Poka, we’re proud to support Tenneco Automotive Europe in building smarter, more connected factories - where frontline workers lead the charge in innovation. 🔩📘 🔍 Explore how Tenneco and other global manufacturers are transforming with Poka: https://ifs.link/W3JGrn #TennecoAutomotiveEurope #PokaCommunity #ConnectedWorker #SmartManufacturing #DigitalTransformation #FrontlineExcellence #AutomotiveInnovation #IFS

From emission control systems to advanced suspension technologies - Tenneco Automotive Europe has been shaping the future of mobility with precision, performance, and reliability. 🌍🚗🔧 On May 15, 2025, Tenneco Automotive Europe officially joined the Poka Community, equipping their frontline teams with the power of Poka’s Connected Worker Platform. 👷♂️📲💪 By embracing digital tools that enable real-time collaboration, continuous learning, and on-the-floor knowledge sharing, Tenneco is driving operational excellence across its European manufacturing sites. 🌐⚙️🚀 At Poka, we’re proud to support Tenneco Automotive Europe in building smarter, more connected factories - where frontline workers lead the charge in innovation. 🔩📘 🔍 Explore how Tenneco and other global manufacturers are transforming with Poka: https://ifs.link/xi6hSz #TennecoAutomotiveEurope #PokaCommunity #ConnectedWorker #SmartManufacturing #DigitalTransformation #FrontlineExcellence #AutomotiveInnovation

🚗 This week, Munich hosts the IAA. The European automotive sector—long a cornerstone of the continent's economy and prosperity—stands at a critical crossroads. Facing unprecedented challenges, the industry must act decisively to secure its future competitiveness. To address these pressing issues, we’ve just published our latest report, presenting a nine-point action plan for the European automotive industry how to succeed in decarbonization, economics, and resilience. Here’s what we explore: 🔧 What structural reforms are necessary for OEM/suppliers? 🔋 How can Europe scale-up its battery industry? 🚀 What are the 7 future technology fields for EU auto? 🌍 Is the ICE ban the most effective pathway to net-zero? 🏛️ What structural gaps must be closed to shape a level playing field? ... 📄 Read our full report or feel free to reach out directly—we’d love to hear your thoughts! #IAAMobility #AutomotiveIndustry #Sustainability #Innovation #AnewERA #Success #Economics #Resilience #Decarbonization #Digitization #FuturofMobility

𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 ‘𝗘𝗥𝗔’: 𝗔𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 The European automotive industry faces its biggest transformation yet. The industry must take action to reestablish global leadership and ensure success in economics, resilience, and decarbonization. Pleased to share the newest McKinsey analysis that leverages the strength of our assets, including MineSpans, see more: https://lnkd.in/dFfADmmm #MineSpans #automotive #futuremobility

EUROPE UNDER PRESSURE AND TENSION // While Asia dominates almost the entire battery cell market, Europe is struggling to keep up. ⚡ Our new EDAG study shows: The key lies not in single solutions, but in the right holistic combination of technologies. From this, we developed three layout concepts, i.e. virtual models of complete production lines that show how efficiency, space and costs can be specifically influenced. The key tool: virtual battery cell production. It makes complete scenarios visible before a real line is built. Interactions are identified, investments secured, and potential clearly quantified. 🔋 You can find all the results of our study in the blog post by Philipp Hummel, Senior Manufacturing Engineer: https://ow.ly/b2Hp50WNlHL