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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 is betting on electric car parts, driver-assist tech, and smarter headlights to win more business as automakers shift their lineups. The catch is that recent order cancellations and heavy debt mean the next stretch depends on steady execution in a volatile auto market.Read more

Michelin is cutting and reshaping its factory network while pushing into newer, greener tire designs aimed at electric vehicles and growing delivery fleets. But shifting trade rules, currency swings, and rising low-cost competition could make those gains harder to turn into lasting profits.Read more

Renault’s push into affordable electric cars and new digital services looks promising, but softer European demand and tougher rivals may make it hard to protect profits. Leadership changes and heavy investment needs add another layer of uncertainty just as car buying habits shift toward sharing and smaller, cheaper vehicles.Read more

Valeo’s electric-vehicle push is running into slower demand and sudden customer cancellations, raising questions about how quickly the company can grow from here. With trade tensions and supply chain shake-ups adding more pressure, the key issue is whether tighter cost control and more selective contracts can keep profits on track.Read more

Renault is trying to win more buyers in electric and hybrid cars by refreshing its brand, speeding up development, and rolling out new models aimed at everyday budgets. The upside rests on smoother execution with partners and lower costs, while currency swings, tighter rules, and reliance on joint ventures could still derail progress.Read more

Big shifts in how people get around—like shared rides, self-driving vehicles, and electric cars—could mean fewer tire changes over time, putting pressure on Michelin’s sales and pricing. At the same time, the company’s push into premium tires, specialty markets, and cost-cutting could help it hold up better than the bears expect.Read more

Electric vehicles and tougher environmental rules could shrink demand for some of OPmobility’s traditional car parts while pushing costs higher, leaving less room for error. But the company’s push into electrification, smart exterior systems, and new markets could offset that pressure—if it executes well and keeps major automaker customers onside.Read more