The increased prevalence of automotive active and passive safety systems can be attributed to an array of factors, including a heightened awareness of safety concerns...
With the growth in the number of passenger and commercial vehicles, the automotive lighting market is expected to flourish in Asia-Pacific (APAC), as it is...
As emission standards have become more stringent globally, such as with the introduction of Euro 6 standards, manufacturers of passenger cars and commercial vehicles are...
The demand for luxury vehicles with cutting-edge roof systems is projected to increase due to shifting lifestyle trends and rising disposable income among consumers. It...
India's light vehicles (LV) market is on the cusp of a record-breaking year, with a confluence of economic, political, and market factors aligning to drive...
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region boasts the world's largest and most rapidly expanding automotive market. With a rising number of vehicles in the area, there is...
As automobiles undergo modernization over time, an increasing number of automated features are replacing their manual counterparts, such as parking brakes, resulting in a heightened...
In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, there is an increase in consumer preference for sports utility vehicles (SUVs). The market for sport utility cars is expanding...
The increasing pace of global industrialization is driving a surge in demand for heavy trucks. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, serving as a prominent global industrial...
Consumers are increasingly favoring more convenient choices for various aspects of their vehicles, particularly in terms of access. The rising disposable income and a growing...
The demand for automotive vision systems in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has significantly increased in recent years. This growth can be attributed to several factors,...
Due to the growing production of small and light vehicles and the increased focus on passenger and driver safety, the market for automotive front-end modules...
One of the most crucial parts of an automobile’s electrical system is the wire harness. In a typical car, it bundles up to 5km of...
There is currently a rising need for new door modules due to the increase in demand for electric and hybrid vehicles. The current coordinated government...
Automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have undergone a transformative shift, with manufacturers emphasizing green technology for enhanced environmental sustainability and cost-effectiveness. To...
The significant surge in the adoption of car particulate filters is primarily driven by apprehensions regarding escalating carbon emissions standards, prompting various regional and international...
The automotive industry has witnessed substantial developments in car seat technology over the last few decades, driven by consumer demand. Modern car seats are not...
To meet rising customer demand for enhanced standards, automotive manufacturers worldwide are increasingly substituting metal fuel tanks with lighter plastic tanks. Against this backdrop, the...
The market for automotive roof systems is expanding due to advancements in material technology, rising premium vehicle demand, and increasing consumer preference for advanced roof...
Suspension systems are becoming increasingly important for automobile manufacturers and suppliers to provide enhanced driving experiences and vehicles that are well-equipped to handle the challenges...
As the choice of Asia-Pacific (APAC) consumers is shifting towards more premium-looking, luxurious cars, demand for wheels is also shifting towards aluminum wheels over steel....
The automotive industry has hastened the electrification of many typical mechanical systems to meet the demand for lower emissions. Many things have been electrified—from supercharging...
Due to an increase in sales of hybrid and electric vehicles, there is a great demand for brake-by-wire technology and other cutting-edge automotive brake systems....
Vehicle electrification and hybridization, alliances and collaborations among industry players, and rising consumer disposable income have indirectly stimulated the demand for automotive sensors. In addition,...
London, United Kingdom, 15 September 2023 – Following GlobalData’s acquisition of LMC Automotive in December 2021, we are pleased to announce that LMC Automotive has...
Consumers are willing to pay more for the newest technology that improves the driving experience and enhances passenger safety. Furthermore, growing safety concerns are driving...
As the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) gains traction, demand for dedicated hybrid and electric transmissions and clutches is surging in major Asian automotive markets. As...
Accelerated digitization in the auto industry, the continual rise in the proliferation of technological advancements in vehicle telematics and navigation, and increased focus on safety...
The demand for lithium-ion batteries is soaring in major automotive markets in Asia-Pacific (APAC) as the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) gathers momentum. As a...
Following the news that Tata Motors has opened its second registered vehicle scrapping facility (RVSF) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India; Rupayan Chakraborty, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, offers...
Following the news that Nuvola Technology has introduced a new product to eliminate EV battery fires; Rupayan Chakraborty, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, offers his view: “Electrification is...
Following the news that China-based EVE Energy achieved the production of one millionth 4695 cylindrical battery; Sumit Das, Senior Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
Following the news that Renault Group and Geely signed a joint venture agreement to launch a powertrain technology company; Rupayan Chakraborty, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, offers...
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is set to witness a revolution in the automotive industry as connected vehicles continue to gain momentum and reshape the way...
In recent years, interest in electric vehicles (EVs) as a cleaner and more effective substitute for conventional internal combustion engine vehicles has grown significantly. The...
The long-awaited Tesla entry into the Indian automotive market seems to be gaining momentum in recent months. Elon Musk’s statement after his meeting with the...
Following the news that Daimler Truck and Toyota have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to combine their truck businesses in Japan; Varshini Shetty, Automotive...
Following the news that France has opened its first electric vehicle battery factory in Billy-Berclau in the northern region of the country; Sumit Das, Senior Analyst,...
Following the news that the Canadian Federal Government and Volkswagen have agreed to invest more than $14.8bn for the construction of a battery gigafactory in...
Following the news that Luminar Technologies’ new automated, high-volume factory in Mexico started producing sensors; Rupayan Chakraborty, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
Following the news that Chinese auto major and battery supplier BYD Auto broke ground on a new battery plant in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province; Gorantala Sravan Kumar,...
China will continue to dominate global battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in 2023, despite an increase across all major markets, says GlobalData. However, the leading...
Following the release of data today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), showing that the UK new car market was down 2%...
This Thursday, 17th November 2022 at 14:00 GMT, the LMC Powertrain team at GlobalData will host a webinar on the outlook for global powertrain and...
Following the release of quarterly financial results data today by Tata Motors owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR); David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
BYD Co. Ltd has witnessed a surge in domestic demand as it has rolled out multiple new models over the last year. Each of these...
Following the release of data today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), showing that the UK new car market was up 26.4%...
Following Toyota Group’s announcement on Friday that its global production volume for the fiscal year ending March 2023 will be lower than planned due to...
Following the release of statistics by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showing that UK car production in August grew for the fourth...
Leading data and analytics company GlobalData has released data showing that Western Europe’s car market was up 3.7% year-on-year in August and the annual selling...
Following the release of data today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), showing that the UK new car market was up in...
Following the release of data today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), showing that the UK car market was down 24.3% in...
Following the news today that Volvo Cars will build a third European manufacturing plant in Slovakia; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following the release of data today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), showing that UK car production in May grew for the first time since...
Many autonomous vehicles are not fully protected against cyberattacks, with GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, estimating that there may be up to 180,000...
With a rising focus on achieving zero emissions, GlobalData’s Mentions per Company* index found that mentions (per company) of ‘Emissions’ in automotive company filings was...
Following the news that Toyota Group India has signed a MoU with the Government of Karnataka (India) to invest US$530m in electric vehicles (EVs); Bakar Sadik...
Maruti Suzuki has announced that its electric vehicle (EV) will be available in India for sale by 2025. It also iterated that the government’s target...
Following the release of data today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), showing that UK car production was down 32.4% in first...
Following the release of data today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), showing that UK car production was down 32.4% in first...
Following the news that Japanese automaker Honda plans to invest US$40bn in EVs as part of strategy to go all-electric by 2040; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior...
Following the news that China vehicle sales fell by 11.7% in March after two months of increase, Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at...
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis has already caused supply disruptions at certain auto manufacturing plants in Russia. The prolonged conflict could lead to even more supply...
Following the news that US automaker General Motors (GM) and Japanese Honda Motors Co. plan to develop a series of low-priced electric vehicles (EVs); Bakar Sadik...
Aggressive emission and carbon neutrality targets set by regulators worldwide entails a faster transition from traditional automakers to next-gen electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. Therefore, automakers...
According to GlobalData, augmented reality (AR) can enhance the safety of drivers and passengers through easily understandable head-up displays (HUDs) in vehicles. Unlike semi-autonomous or...
As autonomous vehicles become more widely available, augmented reality (AR) will become more disruptive in the automotive sector, says GlobalData. The leading data and analytics...
Following the news that Suzuki Motor plans to invest INR104.4bn (US$1.37bn) in its Indian factory to produce electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior...
Following the news that Chinese automaker SAIC Motor plans to invest US$43bn in advanced technologies through 2025; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following the news that Sony and Honda have signed a memorandum of understanding for strategic alliance in mobility field; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst...
Following the news that Singapore-based Grab reported US$1bn loss in Q4 2021 on heavy incentive spending; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following the news that Hyundai has announced an influx of new investments in the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America to fast-track the company’s electric vehicle...
Following the news that VW Group owned brand Skoda is planning to trim production of the Enyaq iV model due to a shortage of components...
The Chinese authorities have finally approved the US$3.3bn joint venture (JV) between the state-owned FAW Group and Europe’s Audi to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) in...
As an after-effect of the 30% subsidy cut announced by the Chinese government for 2022, new energy vehicles (NEV) sales declined 18.6% month-on-month in January....
Just months after announcing to cease operations in India due to mounting losses, American automaker Ford is making a comeback with electric vehicles (EVs) manufacturing...
Following the news that Thailand cabinet approved a package of electric vehicle (EV) incentives for 2022 to 2025; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at...
Following the news that Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors aims to increase electric vehicle sales in Thailand with affordable products; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting...
Following the release of data today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), showing that UK car the car market in January surged...
Bank of America and Rothschild & Co were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the automotive sector for 2021 by value and...
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison and Kirkland & Ellis were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in the automotive sector for 2021...
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance is set to increase investments in electric vehicles (EVs) and launch 30 BEVs by 2030 across five common platforms. The investments in shared...
Following the release of data today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), showing that UK car output declined by 6.7% to 859,575...
Despite the COVID-19 impact, new vehicle launches in India have been able to charge up the local market. In line with this, Kia Motors India...
The vast majority of UK consumers who switch motor insurance policies do so for a cheaper price, with 77.8% of motor insurance customers switching at...
Following the news that Adani group entity SB Adani Trust received trademark approval for commercial electric vehicles business in India; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting...
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular among consumers but are causing issues for automakers, who are grappling with supply chain crises and raw material...
Following the news that Japan car sales recovery helped November 2021 GDP to grow by 1.5%; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following the news that Japan’s Toyota Motors dethrones other Japanese automakers in 2021 vehicle sales in China; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData,...
China plans to phase out subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) by 30% by the end of 2022 and completely eliminate them starting from January 2023....
Following the news that Japan’s electronics giant Sony Group Corporation plans to launch a mobility company this year; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at...
Following the news that Japan’s National Police Agency aims to create legal framework for level 4 self-driving cars within limited areas; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive...
Following the news that leftist Gabriel Boric has won Chile’s presidential election; Daniel Clarke, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his...
Following its business restructurings and exits from some key auto markets like India, Brazil and Russia to simplify operations, Ford Motor Company has recently announced...
Following the news that Japanese automaker Toyota commits US$70bn for electrification of its vehicles by 2030; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following the news that South Korean automaker Hyundai announces expansion of its Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) line-up in India by 2028; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive...
With the fight against climate change intensifying the electrification race in Asia and the electric vehicle (EV) industry witnessing major transitions, new technology companies and...
Following the news that Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor aims to make all minicars connected by 2025; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following news that Volkswagen Group’s Supervisory Board has failed to decide on the future of CEO Dr. Herbert Diess; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following the news that Thailand’s renewable energy company Energy Absolute (EA) is set to open an electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in Thailand; Bakar Sadik Agwan,...
Investment banks and retail investors both understand that electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of the automotive industry The Rivian value debate demonstrates how...
Following Baidu’s Q3 2021 earnings announcement; Emilio Campa, Analyst in the Thematic Team at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Baidu is a...
Toyota is betting big on hydrogen technology in automobiles, both through fuel-cell EVs (FCEVs) and the hydrogen-powered engines, in a bid to become a carbon-neutral...
Following the news that Toyota is planning to make 800,000 vehicles globally in December, partially recovering recent months’ lost production due to the parts supply...
Following the news that Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra announced its plans to launch 13 new products by 2027 including eight EVs; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior...
Following the news that Japanese automaker Nissan has partnered with car sharing company Zoomcar and leasing giant ORIX for vehicle subscription program in India; Bakar Sadik...
Analysis by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, shows the West European light vehicle market fell by an estimated 28.8% year-on-year in October. “The European...
Analysis by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, suggests the global vehicle market in 2021 is heading for a disappointing result, dented by shortages...
Following the news that Chinese EV manufacturer Build Your Dreams (BYD) launched all-electric MPV in India; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison and Kirkland & Ellis have been found by GlobalData to be the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers...
Bank of America and Goldman Sachs have been found by GlobalData to be the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the automotive sector...
Toyota and Suzuki are likely to extend their tie-up with focus on electric and ICE shared products. The extension will include the co-development of BEV...
Following the news that Taiwan smartphone maker Foxconn showcased three electric vehicle (EV) prototypes under its own ‘Foxtron’ brand; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst...
Following the news that Investment firm TPG Rise Climate along with its co-investor ADQ announced investment of INR7.5bn (US$1bn) in Tata Motors electric vehicle (EV)...
Nissan Motor Corporation has unveiled ‘Intelligent Factory’ initiative to use artificial intelligence (AI), IoT and robotics to manufacture next-generation vehicles and a zero-emission production system...
China’s success in vehicle electrification is highly attributable to the conducive government policies that subsidized the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing besides sale, and penalizing the...
Following the news that Taiwanese iPhone maker Foxconn acquires Lordstown Motors’ Ohio electric vehicle (EV) factory for $230m; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at...
Following the news that BMW has raised its financial results guidance for the 2021 financial year; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Vehicle electrification has become a strategic priority for the stakeholders of the automotive market in India. Therefore, everybody is undergoing the essential ‘upskilling’ phase to...
Analysis by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, suggests the auto industry is emerging as a relatively strong performer in the pandemic recovery. GlobalData has...
Taiwan-based smartphone manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn) and state-owned oil supplier PTT PLC have signed an agreement to start electric vehicle (EV)...
Following the news that Toyota is planning further big cuts to global output plans for September (minus 70,000-units on previous plan) and October (minus 330,000...
Following the news that automaker Ford announced to shut down both its vehicle manufacturing factories in India; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following the news that South Korean automaker Hyundai plans to offer hydrogen fuel cell versions of all its commercial vehicles by 2028; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior...
Following the news that Japanese automaker Toyota plans to spend U$13.5bn to develop electric vehicle (EV) battery technology and supply system by 2030; Bakar Sadik Agwan,...
Analysis by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, suggests the disruption to the global auto industry's supply chains caused by surging Covid-19 infection rates...
Following the opening of the 2021 Munich Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) motor show this week; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following the news that semiconductor giant Qualcomm will supply a key computing chip for the digital dashboard in a new Renault electric vehicle (EV) Megane...
Following the news that South Korean luxury automaker Genesis plans to completely phase out internal combustion engines by 2025; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst...
Samsung has reportedly decided to make an exit from its automotive OEM dream by selling its 19.9% stake in Renault Samsung Motors. The divestment follows...
Following the news that Indian automaker Maruti Suzuki is set to increase vehicle prices in September across India; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at...
Following the news that Japanese automaker Toyota Motor reported 11.9% growth in its global vehicle output; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Analysis by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, suggests that the automotive industry - so far this year - is being hit by lost...
Following the news that Japanese automaker Mazda Motor Corp has agreed to restructure car joint venture (JV) with Chinese partners Changan and FAW; Bakar Sadik Agwan,...
Following the news that automaker MG Motor plans to invest INR25bn (US$340m) in India by 2022 end; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following the news that Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) is developing an India-centric SUV; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
Following the news that Toyota is planning a reduction to output plans in September, David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
Following the news that China's Geely Group is targeting 3.65 million sales a year by 2025, David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
Tesla had highlighted last month that a major blockade for sales in India is high import duties. Vehicle imports of all categories, including electric vehicles...
Following the news that India launched Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernisation Programme (vehicle scrappage policy); Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
Following the news that Geely Holding Group and Renault Group have agreed to form a hybrid vehicle joint venture with focus on China and South...
The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) has transformed the traditional automotive industry business due to the merging boundaries between automotive technology, electronics and information...
Following the latest strong part-year financial results and guidance on full-year outlook from BMW and Stellantis; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following the news that Hyundai Motor Group has teamed up with LG Energy Solution to build an electric vehicle (EV) battery cell manufacturing joint venture...
With Japan eyeing to achieve carbon-neutrality by 2050, key automakers in the country now have the impetus to begin their transition towards electric vehicles (EVs)....
Following confirmation that French car rental group Europcar's owners are in advanced discussions with a consortium including Volkswagen that is interested in a possible takeover; David...
Barclays and Goldman Sachs were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the automotive sector for H1 2021 by value and volume, respectively....
Even after close to three decades of presence, Ford struggles to make it big in India. The American automaker has been in news recently over...
Following the news that Toyota has decided not to run Olympics-related TV commercials in Japan; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
Following the news that South Korea’s battery manufacturer LG Chem has earmarked US$5.2bn over the next four years to expand its battery materials business; Bakar Sadik...
Following the news that Maharashtra state government unveiled its new electric vehicle policy (EVP) and announced a slew of incentives; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting...
Following the news that Hero Electric Vehicles, the electric arm of India’s leading two-wheeler company Hero MotoCorp, will invest INR7bn as part of its business...
Hyundai Motor Group, with its electrification strategy (Strategy 2025) roadmap, has planned to spend over US$87bn on the development and production of electric vehicles (EVs)...
Following the news that vehicle sales in Japan rose by 11.6% year-on-year to 2.47 million units in H1 2021; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst...
Following the news that Nissan is to invest in more battery production at its UK production hub in Sunderland; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Post a relatively buoyant Q1 CY2021, passenger vehicle production in India suffered a setback in the Q2 due to a steep rise in the COVID-19...
Following the news from the SMMT that 54,962 cars were produced in the UK in May, well up on Covid-wrought May 2020 (5,314 cars produced),...
Although the global vehicle market is in recovery in 2021, the month of May was a reminder of ongoing demand fragility, according to the latest...
Following the news that Hero Motors Company’s electric vehicle (EV) arm Hero Lectro has partnered with logistics firms Fast Despatch Logistics (FDL) and Turtle Mobility...
Following the news that India is considering to make flex-fuel engines mandatory for automakers; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
Following the news that South Korean automaker Kia has partnered with shared mobility giant Uber to supply electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior...
Following the news that Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, India has made revisions to the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME)...
Following the news that Chinese technology and retail giant Alibaba is exploring opportunities to develop self-driving trucks with logistics subsidiary Cainiao Network Technology Co., Ltd; Bakar...
Following the news that China’s passenger vehicle sales grew by only 1.1% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in May 2021, as per the data from China Passenger Vehicle...
The lockdown imposed to curb the second wave of COVID-19 and the paused economic activities in India has caused the vehicle sales to decline in...
Following the news that Taiwan's Foxconn announced a partnership with Thailand's state-run energy group PTT PCL to make electric cars in Thailand; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior...
Following the news that Audi Volkswagen Korea opened its exhibition goTOzero in Korea and announced its electrification plans to go net zero by 2050; Bakar Sadik...
Following the news that MG Motor India has collaborated with India-based electronic asset management company and clean-tech provider Attero to recycle electric vehicle (EV) batteries; Bakar...
Following the news that The Ministry of Industry Indonesia plans to extend the validity period of the purchase tax relaxation policy on luxury goods (PPnBM)...
After an unprecedented pandemic-induced reversal in 2020, the global vehicle market is firmly in recovery phase in 2021, according to the latest analysis by GlobalData,...
Following the news that State-owned Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC) and South Korea's LG will build a new US$1.2bn battery plant in Indonesia; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior...
Following the news that Maruti Suzuki India registered a drop in sales of pre-owned cars by around 36% last fiscal year and that other OEMs...
Following the news that South Korean battery maker SK Innovation and Ford Motor have signed a MoU to form EV battery joint venture BlueOvalSK to...
Artificial intelligence (AI) will be a crucial tool in combating the squeezed margins and potential decline of volume in the automotive industry, according to GlobalData,...
Following the news that global battery giant Sonnen GmbH has launched electric vehicle subscription service SonnenDrive in partnership with shared mobility brand Carbar in Australia; Bakar...
Harley-Davidson has taken a multi-pronged strategy to boost ridership, develop its dealer network, and to build customer-dealer relationships. Job positions in January 2021 indicate the...
Following the news that Ford and BMW are leading a $130m funding round for solid-state battery startup, Solid Power; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following the news that Toyota Motor’s tech investment arm Woven Planet Holdings has agreed to acquire shared mobility giant Lyft’s self-driving vehicle division Level 5...
Consumers’ need for greater convenience and flexibility, and the shift away from the need to own assets, is driving auto companies to try and capitalize...
Following the news from Daimler that a shortage of critical semiconductor components hit deliveries in the first quarter and will further impact sales in the...
Following the news that ride-hailing company Ola plans to set up 100,000 high-speed charging points across 400 cities in India under ‘Ola Hypercharger Network’ for...
Following the news that Toyota is set to unveil the concept version of the first model in its new battery electric vehicle (BEV) series, the...
Following the news that Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold over 157,000 factory-fitted CNG vehicles in FY2020-21; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following the news that Toyota in Europe reported its highest ever hybrid mix - at 56% (67% in Western Europe) - in its first quarter...
Following the news that car retailers in England are now open for in-person business under the government’s roadmap to ease population lockdown rules; David Leggett, Automotive...
Following the news that Ashok Leyland’s Switch Mobility Automotive and Siemens have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to execute e-mobility projects in India; Bakar Sadik...
Concentrated efforts from the government and other stakeholders will boost the supply and demand of electric vehicles (EVs) and subsequently drive the adoption of the...
Following the news that South Korean auto giant Hyundai is promoting its new electric car Ioniq 5, which has bidirectional charging technology and can power...
Following the news that Volkswagen's in the US issued false statements this week of a planned brand name change to 'Voltswagen'; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at...
Following the news that Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi plans to enter into electric vehicles (EV) business with US$10bn investment over the next 10 years; Bakar Sadik...
Following the news that New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) has sought expressions of interest from prospective electric vehicle (EV) suppliers...
Following the news that UK car production fell 14.0% year-on-year in February, with 105,008 units produced, according to the latest figures released today by the...
Following the news that Ford is to phase out Mondeo model production - with no direct replacement planned - at its Valencia plant in early 2022; David Leggett,...
As the UK marks a year since its first population lockdown and the auto industry - among many industries - reflects on a year of...
Following the publication of data by European automotive constructors' trade body ACEA showing that new passenger car registrations in the European Union dropped by 19.3%...
Following Volkswagen Group's annual results conference for investors at which it set out its transformation to 'new auto' which includes the switch to electric drives; David...
Following the news that South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia target to increase China sales by 23% in 2021; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst...
Following the news that Tesla car demand picked up in Japan after aggressive price cut; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
Following the news that the UK’s new car market was down 35.5% in the month of February, according to data released by the Society of...
Following the news that electric car sales in Australia grew by just 2.7% in 2020, according to the Electric Vehicle Council; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive...
Following the news that Toyota has confirmed it will produce a third model on its TNGA-B vehicle platform, aimed at Europe’s A-segment (city cars); David Leggett,...
Following the news that the year-on-year (y-o-y) passenger vehicle sales in India grew by 23% in February 2021; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at...
GlobalData’s Filing Analytics platform identified that around 58% of vehicle manufacturers discussed electric vehicles in 2020, while mentions of sustainability rose by around 57%...
Following reports that Mitsubishi Motors is considering a reversal of its decision to pull back from Europe and have its cars made at a Renault...
Following the news that Hyundai Motor Company has signed a MoU with South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy as well as Hyundai Glovis,...
GlobalData forecasts the global light vehicle market at 85.1 million units in 2021, 13.1% ahead of 2020’s pandemic-hit total. However, the year will be a...
Following the news that Hyundai Motor Company plans to invest more than US$440m in India over the next four years; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting...
Following the news from that India’s two-wheel shared mobility companies Vogo and eBikeGo raised funds to scale up their operations; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting...
Following the news that Ford has unveiled a new ramped-up electrification strategy that includes making all its passenger cars sold in Europe zero emissions capable...
Following the news from the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) that automotive exports from the country declined by 30.1%; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting...
The voluntary vehicle scrappage policy under the Indian Union Budget 2021-22 will drive the sales of new fuel-efficient and environment-friendly vehicles, says GlobalData, a leading...
GlobalData forecasts the Western European light vehicle market at 15 million in 2021, 20.3% ahead of 2020 but still over 1.3 million units short of...
Following the news that the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs approved the Ministry of Industry's proposal to relax the Sales Tax on Luxury Goods (PPnBM)...
Following the news that Nissan has returned to a positive operating profit of 27.1 billion yen for the quarter ended 31 December 2020, David Leggett,...
The sales of new vehicles in Southeast Asia’s six largest markets* combined are estimated to have declined by 28.5% to 2,468,613 units in 2020, according...
Following the news from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) that Australia motor vehicles sales grew by year-on-year 11.1 % in January 2021; Bakar Sadik...
Following the news from the SMMT that UK car manufacturing output fell 29.3% in 2020 to 920,928 units, the lowest total since 1984; David Leggett, Automotive...
The aerospace & defense (A&D) and automotive sectors had the highest earnings transcript sentiment growth in Q4 2020 verses Q3, according to the filing analytics...
GlobalData forecasts the global light vehicle market at 85.4 million units in 2021, 13.7% ahead of 2020’s pandemic-hit total. However, the year will be a...
Sullivan & Cromwell and Kirkland & Ellis were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in the global automotive sector for 2020 by value...
Goldman Sachs and Houlihan Lokey were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the global automotive sector for 2020 by value and volume,...
Following the news that Nissan is to commit to manufacturing electrified vehicles at Sunderland and source more batteries in the UK; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at...
Following the news that the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects domestic car sales to decline by 5.3% in 2021, after a 21.4% slump in...
Following the news that China-based Geely Auto Group has partnered with technology conglomerate Tencent Holdings Ltd; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a...
The new administration under US President Joe Biden is set to introduce significant policy shifts that will impact the US automotive sector, says GlobalData, a...
Following the news that Toyota Motors and Honda Motors have restarted their plants in Malaysia as the government updated its list of essential businesses allowed...
The merger of PSA and FCA to create Stellantis creates an automotive giant with opportunities to lever scale and reduce costs, but a glance at...
Following the news that South Korea has announced to inject KRW1.1 trillion (US$999m) to develop autonomous driving technologies; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at...
Following the release of data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) that showed total vehicle sales in China last year declined by just...
Tesla is the automaker of the future with its transformation towards smarter and cleaner mobility globally. The company’s innovation-driven approach and its high expenditure on capital ensures that it stays ahead of its...
Following the news that India-based electric two-wheeler (e-2W) company Hero Electric has partnered with electric vehicle leasing start-up Earth Ride in India; Animesh Kumar, Director of...
Following the news that Volkswagen Finance Pvt. Ltd. (VWFPL) India, part of Volkswagen Financial Services, has acquired a majority stake in Chennai-based automotive fintech platform...
Following the news that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced an investment of US$250m to increase sales volumes and enhance portfolio in the lucrative SUV...
The restructuring of vehicle excise tax, which is under study and tentatively planned to be implemented by 2026, will act as a catalyst to Thailand’s...
Following the news that the shareholders of Peugeot- Citroën (PSA) and Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) have approved the proposed merger to create Stellantis; Mike Vousden, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following the news that Peugeot S.A (PSA) shareholders approved merger with Fiat Chrysler (FCA); Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive and Travel & Tourism Consulting at GlobalData,...
Following the news that car sales in Indonesia rose by 9.9% month-on-month in November 2020; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
Following the news that Hyundai Motor has updated ‘Strategy 2025’ to accelerate transition into smart mobility solution provider; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at...
Tesla, General Motors (GM) and Toyota are the best-placed vehicle manufacturers to benefit from the automotive industry’s continued recovery from pandemic slowdown in 2021, according...
Following the news that Japanese automotive giant Toyota plans to invest US$2bn for electric vehicle (EV) production in Indonesia over the next five years; Bakar Sadik...
Following the news that Volkswagen (VW) has inaugurated a research and development (R&D) center for e-mobility in the Anhui province of China; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior...
Following the news that ride-hailing major Ola plans to launch its electric scooter range in New Zealand; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following the news that South Korean Automakers witnessed 6.2% increase in cumulative January-November domestic automotive sales in 2020; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at...
Following the news that commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler India plans to have 350 dealerships across the country over next two years; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive...
Following the news that the UK's new car market was down 27.4% in the month of November, according to data released by the Society of...
Following the news that automaker Maruti Suzuki reported 1.7% year-on-year (yoy) growth in November 2020 vehicle sales; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following the news that the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways in India has issued Motor Vehicle Aggregators Guidelines 2020 to regulate cab aggregators in...
Following the news that UK car production in October was down by 18% on last year, according to data released by the SMMT; David Leggett, Automotive...
Following the news that Daimler and Geely are to collaborate on developing and manufacturing next generation hybrid powertrains; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
Following reports that the UK Government is to bring forward a ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) powered cars from 2040...
Following the news that Tesla is set to join the S&P 500 index in December, a development that boosted Tesla's stock price; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst...
Following the news of progress on prospective COVID-19 vaccines, attention is turning to prospects for their deployment and subsequent positive economic impacts in 2021; Calum...
Following the news that the Hyundai plans to launch twelve new SUVs for the North American market by 2021; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst...
Following the news that the sales of China-made cars in Australia doubled year-on-year in October 2020; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following the news that the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has approved new list of incentives for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive...
Following the news that the UK new car market was down by 1.6% in October, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers...
Following the news that Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has set aside GBP90 million in expectation of missing EU average CO2 fleet targets in 2020...
Following the news that India’s domestic vehicle sales witnessed a year-on-year increase in October 2020; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
Following the news that India-based shared mobility player Ola’s electric mobility arm, Ola Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd, plans to foray into electric scooter manufacturing; Bakar Sadik...
Goldman Sachs and Houlihan Lokey were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in automotive sector for Q1-Q3 2020 by value and volume, respectively. A total...
Following the news that Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors plans to add more than five new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) to...
Following the news that Volkswagen Group’s commercial vehicle division Traton and Japanese truck and bus maker Hino Motors have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement...
Following the news that Ford posted net income of $2.4bn for the third quarter, exceeding expectations; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following the news that China-based electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD plans to launch new EV model and manufacturing platform next year; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive...
Following the news that Uber plans to launch services in more cities and expand its Auto and Moto offerings across existing markets in India; Animesh Kumar,...
Following the news that India's state-owned Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has announced to invest in Thailand-based e-mobility player SWAG EV; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive...
Following the news that BMW is reporting a large preliminary third quarter free cash flow boost as demand continues to recover from the pandemic-induced population...
Following the news that BYD Auto Industry and Hino Motors have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to set up a new company for commercial...
Following the news that The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported year-on-year decline of 38.76% in vehicle production over the past nine months; Bakar Sadik Agwan,...
Following the news that the Department of Heavy Industries (DHI) in India has invited an expression of interest (EOI) for the development of electric vehicle...
The global light vehicle market is forecast by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, to stay under pre-pandemic levels until 2023. Calum MacRae, Automotive Analyst at...
A new study by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, highlights the threat to the formerly buoyant ride-hail sector posed by changed consumer attitudes...
Following the news that a group of state miners MIND ID and Aneka Tambang (ANTAM), state utility Perusahan Listrik Negara (PLN) and state oil company...
Automotive sector has long been a key pillar of the Thailand economy. Increasing domestic demand, attractive tax incentives by government and reduced import duties on...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has recently joined hands with Myles Automotive Technologies to expand vehicle subscription business for individuals in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR),...
Following the news that LG Chem operating profit for the third quarter is heading for a record high; Mike Vousden, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
Tesla tops GlobalData's Thematic Screen which ranks automotive companies according to themes that matter most to the industry, generating a leading indicator of future performance. “For...
Following the news that Skoda Auto India has introduced ‘Certified Pre-Owned’ program; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading research and consulting...
Following the news that South Korea’s new vehicles sales in September 2020 increased by 3.4%, riding on domestic demand; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst...
Following the news that MG Motor India has introduced ‘My MG Shield’, the personalized car ownership program for its upcoming new premium Autonomous Level-1 SUV...
Following the news that the UK's new car market was down 4.4% in the month of September, according to data released by the Society of...
Following reports that the EU has refused UK Government requests to treat imported automotive parts for UK new car manufacturing from Japan and Turkey as...
As AutoChina gets underway in Beijing (first press day 26 September), the auto industry globally will be watching; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
Prices of electric vehicles (EVs) are significantly higher than conventional combustion engine powered vehicles. However, the difference is narrowing as EV volumes rise and unit...
Following the news from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) that UK car manufacturing plunged by 44.6% in August; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following the news that Maruti Suzuki launched vehicle subscription service ‘Maruti Suzuki Subscribe’ for individuals in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at...
While advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies have appeared in luxury cars for some time, they are increasingly appearing in less expensive cars, according to GlobalData, a leading data...
Following reports that the EU could further tighten its rules for reducing company fleet average new vehicle CO2 emission levels by 2030; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst...
Despite the automotive industry suffering through the challenges brought on by COVID-19, Tesla has defied the odds and continued to hire at a higher rate...
The launch of Urban Cruiser will mark Toyota’s entry into the sub-compact SUV segment in India. The launch is set to heat up the competition...
The global light vehicle market is on track for a forecast recovery but remains well below pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest analysis by GlobalData,...
The automotive sector’s August 2020 average earnings transcript sentiment score declined by 8% after showing promising improvements in July. The top gainers, in terms of...
Following the news that South Korean automaker Kia Motors has revealed sketches of seven battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to be launched by 2027; Animesh Kumar, Director...
Following the news that Volkswagen has partnered with RCS Global, an agency specialising in supply chain analysis, to audit its suppliers for sustainability and ethics...
Following the news that General Motors has taken an 11% stake and struck an agreement to share technology with electric truck start-up Nikola; David Leggett, Automotive...
Following the news that the government plans to install electric vehicle (EV) charging kiosks at around 69,000 petrol pumps across India; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive...
Following the news that the UK's new car market was down 5.8% in the month of August, according to data released by the Society of...
Following the news that the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) asked the government to temporarily exempt all tax collections related to cars; Animesh Kumar, Director...
Following the news that General Motors and Honda are to deepen their collaboration in North America to share common vehicle platforms and technologies in a...
Following the news that electric commercial vehicle start-up Volta has shown its new a purpose built electric distribution and DAF has extended the range on...
Sales of new vehicles in southeast Asia's six largest markets combined are estimated to have declined by almost 66% to 291,889 units in the second...
Following the news that ASEAN countries have agreed to review the ASEAN India trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA); Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consultant at GlobalData,...
Following the news that India’s Finance Minister agreed to consider the revision of Goods and Service Tax (GST) on two-wheelers and indicated that the matter...
Following the news that India’s leading online marketplace for selling used products, OLX, announced the launch of franchisee-led pre-owned car retail; Bakar Agwan, Senior Automotive Consultant...
Following the news that automotive sales in Thailand declined by 24.8% year-on-year in July 2020; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a leading research...
Following the news that Japan-based Toyota Motor has expanded its global collaboration with Amazon Web Services with an eye on future car technology; Animesh Kumar, Director...
As the UK-EU negotiations for a post-Brexit trade deal resume for their seventh round in Brussels today; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data...
Following the news that the recovery in China's auto sector is continuing with the vehicle production increasing by 11.2% year-on-year in the first ten days...
Following the news that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways India has allowed the sale and registration of electric two and three-wheelers without batteries; Bakar...
Following the news that the autonomous driving joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv has been launched with its official name and brand identity:...
Following the news that German auto maker Volkswagen plans to exit diesel vehicle segment in India; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consultant at GlobalData, a leading...
The UK Government recently fast-tracked a permit to allow electric scooter rentals on public roads. The move forms part of a broader investigation into greener...
Following the news that Kia Motors expects delay in new model launches in India due to COVID-19 pandemic; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData,...
Following the news that automotive sales in Turkey grew by 387.5% year-on-year in July 2020, according to Automotive Distributors Association Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting...
July surge of UK vehicle sales put rest of Europe in the shade, but market expected to be 28-30% down at year end, according to...
Following the news that year-on-year two-wheeler sales decline in India narrowed in July 2020 as compared to previous month; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at...
Following the news that China auto sales are expected to rise year-on-year 15% in July 2020; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a leading...
Amidst quarterly losses, Daimler’s sentiments rose by around 93% in Q2 2020 (quarter ended June 2020*) as compared to Q1 2020 (ended March 2020), driven...
The world’s light vehicle market is forecast to decline by 17% to 73 million units in 2020, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Following the news that Indian shared mobility giant Zoomcar has partnered with ETO Motors to boost electric mobility; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consultant at GlobalData,...
Sullivan & Cromwell and Kirkland & Ellis were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in the global automotive sector in the first half...
Following the news that South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai Motor plans to ramp-up electric vehicle (EV) production and introduce two new dedicated production lines; Animesh Kumar,...
Following the news that over the first half of 2020 Renault sold 37,540 electric Zoe cars in Europe, some 50% ahead of last year’s pace,...
Goldman Sachs and Robert W Baird were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the global automotive sector in the first half (H1)...
Following the news that PSA Group has posted a positive profit result for the first half of the year despite the heavy impact of the...
Following the news that Indian Government officials met with the auto companies to discuss localization initiatives; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a leading...
Following the news that South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Motor’s operating profit halves in Q2 2020. Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading research...
Following the news that Daimler has reported a widening Q2 loss amid sharply slower sales caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; David Leggett, Automotive...
General Motors’ (GM) job postings rebounded from 23 in May to 308 in June 2020 after remaining subdued for the past few months, according to...
Following the news that Indonesia Automotive Industry Association (GAIKINDO) reported month-on-month increase in vehicle sales in June 2020; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData,...
Global light vehicle sales fell by 19.1% in June, year-on-year, to 6.2 million for a seasonally adjusted annualised running rate (SAAR) of 73.1 million in...
Following the news that Geely-owned Volvo Cars has reported its first half financial results have been severely dented - including an operating loss of 989...
There has been an uptick in the number of deals announced in the automotive sector globally in the quarter ended June 30 (422 versus 370...
Following the news that the auto industry in India declined by 75% year-on-year in the first quarter of FY 2020-2021; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consultant...
The world’s light vehicle market is forecast to decline by 17.2% to 73.6 million units in 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and...
The world’s light vehicle market is forecast to decline by 17.2% to 73.6 million units in 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and...
Following the news that auto part suppliers in Indonesia are turning to online platforms to weather the COVID-19 crisis; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consultant at...
Following the news that Ford is facing production bottlenecks in the US due to COVID-19 production constraints at an engine plant in Mexico; David Leggett, Automotive...
Following the news that the UK Government has launched a stimulus package to support the UK economy, but omitted any automotive sector specific measures such...
Following the news that the retail sales of new passenger vehicles in China declined by 6.5% to 1.68 million units in June, according to the...
Following the news that Ford is to revive the Bronco nameplate for a rugged lifestyle sub-brand of 4x4 sport utility vehicles (SUVs); Mike Vousden, Automotive Analyst...
Following the news that Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai India reported growth in vehicle sales in June 2020, compared to the previous month; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior...
Following the news that Ineos Automotive - which is planning to launch a new 4x4 utility vehicle in 2022 - is in talks with Daimler...
Following the news that the UK new car market was down 34.9% in June, an improvement on May's 89% drop, but leaving the first half...
The world's light vehicle market is forecast by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, to decline by 17.2% to 73.6 million units in 2020,...
Following the news that Tesla's market capitalisation now exceeds that of Toyota, making it the most valued carmaker in the world; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at...
As Tata Motors gets closer to making making a decision on the strategic direction of its loss-making British premium vehicle manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR); Calum...
Following the news that the organisers have already cancelled the 2021 Geneva Motor Show; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following news that COVID-19 cases are on the rise in a number of US States, prompting new restrictions on populations; Calum MacRae, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following the news that UK car manufacturing plunged by 95.4% in May as the COVID-19 crisis halted production at UK factories; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at...
Following reports that Volkswagen Group is interested in acquiring French car rental firm Europcar; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following the news that the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the trade body representing the auto industry in the UK, has called on...
Following ACEA’s latest assessment that new car sales in the European Union will fall by 25% in 2020; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading...
Following the news that BMW and Mercedes-Benz are putting their autonomous drive technology collaboration on hold; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
Following the news that Nissan is to further cut production in Japan due to COVID-19 impacts on global vehicle demand; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData,...
Following the news that South Korea will provide US$830m from state fund to support auto parts suppliers; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a...
Following the news that the European Commission (EC) is opening an in-depth investigation into the proposed PSA-FCA due to concerns over the merged company’s dominant...
Data compiled by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, shows that global light vehicle sales fell 33.8% in May to 4.9 million from 7.5...
Following the news from ACEA that in May, the European passenger car market (EU+EFTA+UK) suffered another sharp drop, with new registrations falling by 57.2% on...
Following the news that Geely-owned Volvo Cars' global sales total was 208,479 for the first five months of this year, down just 25% on last...
Following the news that the Automotive Suppliers Association of Turkey (TAYSAD) has announced a campaign promoting Turkey’s credentials as a reliable automotive producer; Calum MacRae, Automotive...
Following the news that Honda Motor (China) Investment, a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary in China, and Neusoft Reach Automotive Technology (Shanghai) have established a new joint...
Following the news that Fiat Chrysler (FCA) is to restart Fiat Panda production at its PomiglianoD’Arco plant just outside Naples on 16 June; Calum MacRae, Automotive...
Following reports that a scrappage scheme to boost UK vehicle sales is now unlikely; Calum MacRae, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following the news that major OEMs in China witnessed strong year-on-year growth in vehicle sales volume in May 2020; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at...
Following reports that a scrappage scheme to boost UK vehicle sales is now unlikely; Calum MacRae, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
Following the news that the India entry of Chinese SUV and electric vehicle maker Changan Automobile is delayed by a year due to COVID-19 outbreak; Animesh...
Following the news that Hyundai Motor Group announced an almost 58% rise in global sales of electric vehicles in the first five months of 2020,...
With the vehicle markets decimated across the world due to COVID-19, automotive companies are coming under considerable pressure. However, this is the time to formulate...
Following the news that car sales in India declined by nearly 85% year-on-year in May 2020; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a leading...
Following the news that vehicle sales in China rose by 12% in May 2020 to 2.14 million units according to preliminary data released by the...
Following the news that UK new car sales in the month of May fell by 89% on last year as the market was effectively frozen...
In widely reported remarks, Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta has reiterated the importance of UK-EU free trade to the future of its Sunderland manufacturing plant; David Leggett,...
For the three national markets of France, Italy and Spain, combined new light vehicle sales fell by 55% on last year to 268,000 in May,...
France recently announced plans to inject more than €8bn into its automotive sector; Calum MacRae, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
Following the news that UK car manufacturing plunged by 99.7% in April as the COVID-19 crisis halted production at UK factories; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at...
Following today’s news that Nissan will close its Barcelona plant and plans to reduce its global production capacity and number of model offerings by 20%...
Following the news that Ford has halted production at its Kansas City assembly plant (Transit side) after a worker tested positive for COVID-19; David Leggett, Automotive...
Following today’s news that the members of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance have agreed a new and deeper ‘cooperation business model’; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following the news that car dealerships in England can re-open from next week (1 June); David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
Light commercial vehicles (LCVs) including vans are an often overlooked, but important, component of the European light vehicle market, particularly in the current coronavirus crisis, says GlobalData, a...
Following the news that Exor NV - Fiat-Chrysler's (FCA's) largest investor - has confirmed the timing for the proposed FCA-PSA merger for completion by early...
Following the recent news that Uber will lay off an additional 3,000 workers; Danyaal Rashid, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his...
Following the news that the UK Government is preparing a new 10% tariff for car imports, including those from the EU, in 2021; David Leggett, Automotive...
Following the news that the overall revenues of Singapore-based tech giant Grab have been pulled down by its core ride-hailing segment as people continue to...
Sales of new vehicles in southeast Asia’s six largest markets combined are estimated to have declined by over 19% to 700,528 units in the first...
Even as automotive manufacturers tentatively restart production lines after the COVID-19 crisis disruptions, the global automotive industry faces a hit to the market that will...
Following the news that the Mexican Government has pushed back the restart date for the Mexican auto sector to 1st June; Calum MacRae, Automotive Analyst at...
Following the news that the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) of India recently reassured that a formal vehicle scrappage policy for India is being worked...
Deal activity in the automotive space is moribund at the moment amid the COVID-19 crisis. Indeed, as GlobalData's deals database shows, automatic transaction values in...
Following the news that the sales of used cars are witnessing growth during conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Malaysia; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a...
Following the news that Nissan is close to deciding to axe its Datsun brand; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,...
The cumulative market capitalization of automotive companies has fallen by US$564bn in the first quarter (Q1) of 2020 as the COVID-19 crisis battered the share prices across the...
Following the news that Indonesia plans to subsidise car loan as part of a debt relief program for businesses affected by COVID-19; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting...
Following the news that Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has re-opened 600 dealerships, which were shut down due to lockdown as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak...
Following the announcement of Lyft and Uber’s earnings; Wafaa Hassan, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on the impact of...
Following the business update and first quarter results announced by BMW Group today; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
Following the news that auto industry heads met Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise to seek urgent government help; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consultant at GlobalData, a...
Following the news that UK new car sales in the month of April fell by 97% as the market was effectively frozen under lockdown rules; David...
Following the news that a number of vehicle manufacturers in the US are putting back schedules for manufacturing plant restarts; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData,...
Following the news that Telsa will reduce the price of its Model 3 in China to ensure that it qualifies for subsidies in the world’s...
Following the news that China’s electric vehicle (EV) subsidies will now be limited to more affordable, locally built models; Mike Vousden, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following the news that UK car output fell 37.6% in March, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as...
Following the news that Ford has reported a net loss of $2bn for Q1 and put back its launch of driverless vehicles to 2022; David Leggett,...
Following the news that the production of vehicles at Volkswagen’s (VW) main Wolfsburg plant in Germany has restarted after a period of shutdown due to...
The COVID-19 outbreak has rendered automakers helpless with large-scale supply chain disruptions and retail outlet shutdowns. The troubles are mounting due to supply chain volatility...
There has been an increase in the number of deals in the automotive sector reported since the COVID-19 crisis hit the global auto industry in...
Analysis carried out by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, shows that the global light vehicle market hit a seasonally adjusted annual running rate...
In recent years, the automotive industry has been addressing the megatrends set to transform long-term urban mobility and the industry, but the current crisis is...
As car companies report first quarter financial results, many are making it clear that they cannot issue their usual guidance on the full-year outlook because...
Following the news that vehicle manufacturers in Europe hit by the COVID-19 crisis are tentatively planning manufacturing plant restarts; Mike Vousden, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a...
Following the news that General Motors has suspended its Maven car-sharing operations; Calum MacRae, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his...
Following the news that Indian two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company has acquired British motorbike brand Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consultant at GlobalData, a leading...
The shutdowns and deteriorating demand in the automotive sector have caused GlobalData to revise its North American and European light vehicle (LV) production forecasts for...
Following the news that South Korean vehicle manufacturer Kia Motors plans to shut three production units due to drop in overseas demand; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive...
As some car manufacturers contemplate strategies for manufacturing plant re-starts over the next four weeks; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
Following the news that the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (GAIKINDO) revised 2020 vehicle sales projection to 600,000 units; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a leading...
Following the news that China’s vehicle market was down 43% in March at 1.43 million units; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his...
Following the news that Ford is expecting to make a $600 million first quarter loss and has amassed a $30 billion reserve on its balance...
Following the news that Hyundai Motor India has expanded the coverage of its recently introduced online sales platform ‘Click to Buy’ to pan-India level; Animesh Kumar, Director...
GlobalData’s Sportcal tracking reveals there are more than 1,000 instances of automakers and dealerships actively sponsoring sports activities or teams. The estimated annual spend of those deals comes...
Analysis undertaken by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, suggests that lost automotive volume as result of the COVID-19 crisis now stands at 3.6...
Following the news that China's passenger car market was down 41% in March; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
Following the news that the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has revised domestic vehicles sales projection for FY2021; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at...
Following the news that the European light vehicle market declined by an unprecedented 47% in March; Calum MacRae, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and...
GlobalData research shows that lower oil prices as a result of the COVID-19 crisis could reduce electric vehicle demand and impair EU efforts to significantly...
Following the news that Japan has declared a month-long state of emergency and vehicle manufacturers are suspending production at some plants; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at...
Automakers are finding ways to soften the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on customers by offering a range of incentives and relief programs; Mike Vousden, Automotive...
Following today's news that the UK car market was down 44.5% in March as the COVID-19 crisis caused showrooms to close; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at...
As the Chinese Government announces it will maintain subsidies for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, an indication that it will support the industry in recovery; David...
Manufacturers across the automotive industry are working at breakneck speed, and with some success, to produce and assemble critical ventilators needed to combat the coronavirus...
Following the news that coronavirus (Covid-19) hit Indian shared mobility service providers are turning to layoffs and salary cuts to keep business afloat; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting...
Digital solutions to new car purchase that avoid human contact are one area of retail that will get a boost from the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis,...
Following the news that light vehicle sales in the US fell nearly 39% in March compared with last year; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a...
Following the news that the French car market was down on last year by 72% in March; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data...
The automotive sector is facing its biggest existential crisis since the 2007-2009 financial crisis with 97% of light vehicle (LV) manufacturing plants in Europe and...
The rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has caught most of the auto industry on the back foot and companies are now looking to open...
A ranking of top vehicle manufacturing companies worldwide compiled by data and analytics company GlobalData shows that the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis will...
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...
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 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...
Following the news that BorgWarner is to acquire Delphi Technologies; Calum MacRae, Director of Automotive Product Development at GlobalData, offers his view: "Similar in rationale to the PSA...
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 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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
