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Stellantis takes a hard hit in the first half of the year, but it still has a big cash cushion and keeps paying shareholders while it works through recalls, tariffs, and a slump in North America. A new CEO, a wave of upcoming model launches, and a plan to get back to healthier cash generation could be the turning point—or the next results could show the problems are deeper.Read more

Renault may be in a rare sweet spot as trade tensions heat up, because it relies less on the big overseas markets that could get hit hardest by new import rules. At the same time, a wave of new electric models could help it keep profits steadier than many rivals—though its debt load is the key thing to watch.Read more

Valeo’s push into electric-car parts is hitting a rough patch as big customers pull back and cancel orders, raising doubts about how quickly this market will pay off. Add rising trade friction and higher costs, and the company may need to lean on stricter contract choices and efficiency moves to protect profits.Read more

Michelin is pushing beyond selling tires by building recurring services for fleets, partnering closely with fast-growing electric vehicle makers, and leaning into sustainability rules that could let it charge more. The big question is whether rising regulation, raw-material swings, and tougher low-cost competition outweigh these advantages as driving habits and car technology keep shifting.Read more

Renault looks stuck between big spending to stay competitive in electric cars and digital services, and a European market where demand is cooling and price pressure is rising. The big question is whether cost cuts and internal reforms can steady profits before weaker car ownership trends and new low-cost rivals squeeze the business further.Read more

Forvia is betting that its push into advanced electronics and more local manufacturing in fast-growing Asian markets will help it win more work from carmakers as cars become more electric and connected. But the plan comes with real execution risks, including heavy restructuring costs, reliance on selling assets, and the chance that China exposure and shifting customer priorities hit profits.Read more

OPmobility could quietly benefit as carmakers pack vehicles with more safety, connectivity, and electrification features, boosting demand for its integrated exterior and lighting systems—especially as it wins longer-term deals in fast-growing Asian markets. But the upside depends on how quickly it pivots away from older fuel-related parts and keeps investing enough to stay relevant as electric vehicles and new competitors reshape the supply chain.Read more

Valeo is betting that smarter manufacturing and faster product development help it make more profit even if car makers stay cautious about electric vehicles. The big upside comes from its growing role in driver-assist and electric-car parts, but order cancellations, regional weakness, and heavy debt could still derail the story.Read more

OPmobility makes key parts for carmakers, but the shift toward electric vehicles and tougher sustainability demands could squeeze its older product lines and profits. See why some analysts think the business may struggle to keep up, even as the company pushes into new technologies and new markets.Read more