Following the news that European vehicle-maker trade association, ACEA, has warned that Europe's auto industry faces its ‘worst crisis ever’; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData,...
After a period of sweeping announcements by European automakers that they are halting production at European plants for several weeks; Calum MacRae, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following the news that Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler (FCA) are shutting their North American manufacturing plants through March 30 in response to the...
Following the news that 25,000 auto executives in India will be working from home to contain the spread of Covid-19 contagion; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting...
Following the news that Volkswagen Group is planning to temporarily suspend production at its European plants due to the deepening impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Following news that car sales in China plunged 80% in February due to the impact of measures to tackle the coronavirus (Covid-19), David Leggett, Automotive...
Following the news that Honda and Nissan have resumed limited manufacturing operations following coronavirus shutdowns at factories in Hubei province, China; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at...
Following today's news that the UK's automotive trade association - the SMMT - has called for next week's Budget to include the removal of VAT...
Global light vehicle sales figures from the first month of 2020 should make for alarming reading. Just 6.2 million were sold in January, - the lowest monthly figure since January 2012, which saw 5.9 million units...
On the first press day of the cancelled Geneva Motor Show, the organisers are promoting a 'virtual press day' made up of livestreamed carmaker presentations...
In an exclusive interview with GlobalData, UK-based components supplier GKN said the industry should be much stronger in explaining the importance of its technology to...
Following the news that India’s domestic automotive sales continue to decline in February 2020; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a leading research and consulting company, offers...
British car production fell by 2.1% in the first month of 2020, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT); David...
Following the news today that next week's 90th Geneva Motor Show has been cancelled; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following the news that the organisers of the upcoming Geneva Motor Show have issued wide-ranging health advice for exhibitors and visitors attending next week's show; David...
Groupe PSA has posted a new profitability record in 2019 and the company has highlighted its electrification strategy as key to future prospects. David Leggett, Automotive...
In an exclusive interview with GlobalData, Ford of Europe President Stuart Rowley outlined the unit’s strategy to move from operating at a loss to turning...
Following remarks by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) chief Dr Ralph Speth suggesting that the company faces a shortage of key components needed for its UK...
Following the news that this year's Beijing auto show - planned for April - is being postponed due to the coronavirus health crisis; David Leggett, Automotive...
Following the news that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the formation of a joint venture (JV), Ardour Automotive Private Limited, between Mahindra & Mahindra and...
Following the news that Nissan has filed a $90m lawsuit against its former chairman Carlos Ghosn, who jumped bail in Japan last year while facing...
Following the news that the vehicle scrappage policy for India will be implemented soon; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
The latest set of automotive component and production forecasts reveal a clear increase in the number of electric vehicles (EVs) expected to be built over...
Daimler today reported a net profit of €2.7bn for 2019, 64% down on the previous year. It is the latest in a succession of poor...
Following the news that Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) is warning that it could halt production at a European plant in a matter of weeks; David Leggett, Automotive Editor...
Following the news that the UK new car market declined by 7.3% in the first month of 2020, according to figures published by the Society...
Following the news that Britain is to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in 2035, five years earlier than previously planned; David Leggett,...
Following the news today that UK car output declined by 14.2% in 2019 to 1.3 million units – the lowest annual total since 2010; David Leggett,...
Following the news that Kia Motors is set to unveil its new concept compact SUV at the upcoming Auto Expo 2020; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting...
As the coronavirus crisis deepens, there are rising concerns over the potential economic impact, including for the global automotive industry; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData,...
CES in 2020 saw much more measured attitudes towards autonomous vehicles (AVs) than in previous years. As AV developers move beyond the technical hype and begin to tackle the immense challenge of...
In 2019, global light vehicle (LV) sales were at their lowest point since 2015, at 89.8 million, which was 4.8% down on 2018’s 94.3 million...
Following news of Subaru's long-term targets for electrification of its products; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: "Subaru...
Following the new and tighter EU CO2 emissions rules for cars sold in Europe coming into effect in 2020; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a...
Following today's news (Wednesday, 15th January) that Isuzu and Honda are to team up on research and development (R&D) for hydrogen fuel-cell powered heavy-duty trucks; David Leggett,...
Following the news that Nissan has issued a statement to downplay suggestions that it could be readying for a possible split with Renault; David Leggett, Automotive...
Following the announcement that Mercedes-Benz and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group have formally established the global joint venture (JV) ‘smart Automobile Co., Ltd’ for the Smart...
Following the news that the UK new car market slipped back by 2.4% to 2.31 million units sold in 2019; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData,...
Following the news that Chinese carmaker SAIC-owned Morris Garages (MG) Motor’s Hector has emerged as the market leader in the mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV)...
Following the announcement that T. Rowe Price led the US$1.3bn funding in Rivian Automotive; Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
Following the news that American electric truck startup Rivian Automotive (Rivian) has raised US$1.3bn in new funding; Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following the news that the boards of PSA Group and Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) have signed off on plans to combine operations and create a leading global...
Following the news that the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Volkswagen (VW) are planning to put electric autonomous vehicles on Doha roads in 2022; David Leggett,...
Following the news that Indonesia's ride-hailing company Gojek is in the final stages of acquiring Jakarta-based mobile point-of-sale (POS) start-up Moka for approximately US$120m; Animesh Kumar,...
Following the news that the cumulative two-wheeler sales of the top four original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in India declined 16.5% year-on-year in November 2019; Animesh Kumar,...
Following reports that Honda is considering internal reorganisation to improve operations; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: "Honda...
Megatrend interior concepts in the automotive industry could transfer to other transport sectors as consumers demand higher quality standards, says GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following the news that the UK car market declined by 1.3% in November; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
Following the news that Volkswagen’s Audi is to cut one in ten jobs to fund the shift to electric vehicles (EVs); Graeme Roberts, Automotive Editor at...
Relentless pressure on workforce availability, and in some cases governmental decrees, is continuing to drive up wages in Visegrad 4 countries* in Central and Eastern...
Following the news that Hyundai Motor has today (26th November 2019) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Indonesian Government to build a vehicle manufacturing...
The slowdown in global light vehicle (LV) sales shows no signs of abating this year. Last month a total 7.36 million vehicles were sold globally,...
Ahead of tonight’s reveal of the Tesla pickup truck (Thursday 21 November); Mike Vousden, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his...
Following the news that Aston Martin is entering a new segment with its Wales-made DBX luxury crossover; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data...
Following the release of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association’s (ACEA) EU car market figures for October; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following the news that Ford is to introduce an electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) in 2020; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Tesla has recently announced that it will be building its first Europe-based manufacturing plant in Berlin, Germany. This gives Tesla direct access to the European...
Following the release of Nissan’s financial results (12 November 2019), where the company has reported quarterly operating profits are down 70% on last year; David Leggett,...
Following the news that Malaysia will allow motorcycle-hailing firms such as Indonesia’s Gojek and local start-up Dego Ride to operate on a limited scale from...
Following the news that Toyota and BYD are setting up a joint company to develop battery electric vehicles (BEVs) targeted at the Chinese market; David Leggett,...
Following the news that the proposed merger between PSA and FCA is creating concerns over the implications for PSA-owned UK brand Vauxhall and future prospects...
Following the news that PSA Group and Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) are in discussions to combine operations and create a leading global group, David Leggett, Automotive Editor...
The global automotive market continues to be in the red due to various factors including declining sales in mature markets, trade war and tariffs, and...
Following the news that Maruti Suzuki has deferred plans to launch its first electric car Wagon R EV for individual customers in India; Animesh Kumar, Director...
Following the announcement that Ford's third quarter (Q3) results showed a drop in profitability amid China slowdown; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data...
Following the news that India has issued draft guidelines for setting up authorized vehicle scrapping facilities across the country; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at...
Following the recent news that the UK Government is considering green registration plates for electric vehicles (EVs) to increase EV take-up; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at...
The relentless pursuit of lower emissions and fuel consumption has driven a significant jump in the fitment of turbocharged engines over the last two decades – first...
Following the news that Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest US$35bn in mobility and other auto technologies by 2025; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at...
The Indian automotive sector is facing an unprecedented slowdown for the last several months with sales of vehicles across all segments experiencing prolonged negative growth, Animesh...
September's China vehicle market was the 15th consecutive monthly decline in China, the world's largest and it's a growing concern for the global automotive sector, David...
The conventional view is that technology transfers from the aerospace industry to the automotive sector but James McGeachie, Director of Engineering at Prodrive Advanced Technology...
Following the results of a recent survey carried out by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK’s automotive trade body, showing fears...
Following the recent news that Renault's board is planning to discuss CEO succession; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
Following the recent news (Wednesday 2 October) that UPS has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to operate a fleet of aerial delivery drones, Mike Vousden,...
Although the tire market has been growing at a modest rate year-on-year, the industry has not been particularly profitable. Due to its political sensitivity and...
The current backlash against diesel, also known as de-dieselization, has resulted in consumers regarding Euro 6 engines, that meet all the latest emission requirements, being...
Following the recent news that Northern Ireland bus manufacturer Wrightbus entered administration; Simon Warburton, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, offers his view: "It's the latest in a series...
Following the news that Ford is to hand the bulk of its Indian operations to a new joint venture (JV) with Mahindra; Graeme Roberts, Automotive Editor...
In an exclusive interview with GlobalData's just-auto.com publication, automotive supplier Delphi Technologies' CEO Richard Dauch has described his company's top strategic priorities: Dauch told GlobalData that...
Following the news that Hyundai Motor and Aptiv have formed a $4bn joint venture (JV) to develop a market-ready robo-taxi platform by 2022; David Leggett, Automotive...
Following the news that Honda is planning to drop diesel from sale in Europe; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Consumers across the world are flocking towards sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and away from traditional sedans, wagons and hatchbacks, says GlobalData, a leading data and...
Latest global light vehicle sales data for the months of July and August collected by GlobalData shows that the slowdown in light vehicle sales shows...
Following the recent news (Wednesday 18 September) that CATL has agreed to supply lithium-ion battery cells to Daimler Trucks and Buses from 2021; Mike Vousden, Automotive...
As the automotive industry increasingly gears up for a high-tech future that is heading in the direction of automated and driverless vehicles, Russian companies are...
Toyota and Suzuki have announced today they are to strengthen their burgeoning alliance by taking small stakes in each other; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData,...
UK carmakers could be facing an annual bill of £4bn in the event of a no-deal Brexit due to challenges such as increased costs for...
More than $48bn worth of mergers, acquisitions and investments in the shared mobility sector have been tracked by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following the news that Nissan will cut 12,500 jobs worldwide, Calum MacRae, Director of Automotive Product Development at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following the news that Nissan will cut 12,500 jobs worldwide, Calum MacRae, Director of Automotive Product Development at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Google and Blackberry are the leading consumer electronics companies in the Autonomous Vehicles theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard from GlobalData, a leading data...
Following the recent news that Jaguar Land Rover and BMW are to work together on electric vehicle components, David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading...
Following the news that Renault has again attempted to integrate with Nissan, a proposal that Nissan is expected to reject, as reported in Nikkei Asian...
There is no doubt that profound change is occurring in the automotive industry and now more than ever, it is critical to know which sectors...
In the week that sees the opening of this year's major motor show - Auto Shanghai - in the world's largest car market, electric cars...
As average vehicle CO2 emissions trend upwards in Europe, carmakers are looking to form 'pools' that can help avoid large fines under new tighter EU...
Premium electric carmaker Tesla's share price has slumped following news that production and deliveries were down in the first quarter. Deliveries were a particular cause...
Ride-hail firm Lyft is set to debut on the Nasdaq stock market today (29 March) with shares priced at US$72, ahead of the initial guidance...
News has emerged today (28 March) that Daimler has struck a deal with Geely for a 50:50 joint venture based in China to develop and...
Ford has announced that it will end passenger car production and shut plants at its Sollers joint venture in Russia as part of a restructure...
Following the news that Renault is seeking to restart merger talks with Nissan within 12 months as the first step toward the creation of a...
Following today’s news (27 March 2019) that BMW has expressed an interest in buying Honda Swindon factory, Dave Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data...
