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...
