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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 company, offers his view: “Toyota has confirmed that it will reduce output at 15 Japanese manufacturing plants in September due to parts shortages caused by the spread of COVID-19 in […]
Geely is a car company to watch, says GlobalData
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 and analytics company, offers his view: “Geely is a car company to watch. The largest privately owned automaker in China has struck a large number of tie-ups or partnerships with […]
Import duty reduction in India essential for Tesla to assess market potential, says GlobalData
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 (EVs) attract 60% import duty for vehicles under US$40,000 and 100% for vehicles above it, which is highest in the world. Therefore, reduction of import duties is important for Tesla […]
Long overdue vehicle scrappage policy milestone step for Indian auto industry, says GlobalData
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 and analytics company, offers his view: “The average operational life of a passenger vehicle in India stands at more than 25 years. According to GlobalData’s Automotive Intelligence Center, there […]
Geely will bolster Renault presence in China, says GlobalData
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 Korea markets; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The joint venture will see Renault-branded hybrid vehicles being sold […]
Foxconn aggressively carving out a niche in APAC EV industry, says GlobalData
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 & communication technology. Over the past few years, technology companies, such as Foxconn have been aggressively trying to carve out a niche in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) automotive industry with their […]
Automotive financials strong this year, but tougher times ahead, says GlobalData
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 analytics company, offers his view: “Car companies are getting a big bottom-line lift on recovering vehicle markets and high margins on sales – especially in North America, but also […]
LG Energy, Hyundai battery partnership will boost Indonesia strategic presence in EV market, says GlobalData
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 (JV) with US$1.1bn investment in Indonesia; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Indonesia, which has reserves of nickel […]
Automakers collaborate to lead all-inclusive electrification in Japan, says GlobalData
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). Given the governmental targets and increasing intrusion of technology giants in EV manufacturing and supply, Japanese OEMs have been quite active recently in partnering/collaborating with various stakeholders for developing EVs, […]
Europcar acquisition could be a smart move for Volkswagen, says GlobalData
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 Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Debt-laden Europcar could be relatively cheap as the car rental sector reels under the impact […]
Barclays and Goldman Sachs were top M&A financial advisers by value and volume in automotive sector for H1 2021, finds GlobalData
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. Barclays advised on three deals worth US$7.6bn, which was the highest value among all the advisers. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs led in volume terms having advised on four deals worth US$6.1bn. […]
No clear future roadmap by Ford for India, says GlobalData
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 various speculations such as winding up operations in the country, selling its manufacturing to new automaker Ola, contract manufacturing for Citroen, or looking for a new business partner to bring […]
Toyota faces up to Olympics dilemma, but its driverless shuttles will get noticed, says GlobalData
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 company, offers his view: “The 2020 Tokyo Olympics has been devastated by the impact of the pandemic and the public health crisis has recently deepened in Japan. Not only […]
LG Chem aims to secure market share by expanding its EV business with new investments, says GlobalData
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 Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The announced investments by LG Chem are focused on the production expansion of […]
New electric vehicle policy to propel EVs growth in Maharashtra and India, says GlobalData
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 Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Until now, 2021 has proved to be a key year with regards to the vehicle electrification (EV) […]
Hero Electric aims for EV leadership with new business expansion plans in India, says GlobalData
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 expansion plans by 2025; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Hero Electric mulling investments in electric two-wheeler segment […]
Hyundai partners with shared mobility players to create conducive EV ecosystem for future electric mobility, says GlobalData
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) and autonomous vehicles by 2025. Hence, it has partnered and set-up strategic alliances with multiple stakeholders including EV component manufacturers such as batteries, charging infrastructure, battery recycling, leasing companies and […]
Japan vehicle sales to witness strong recovery from COVID-19 slump in 2021, says GlobalData
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 at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Japan automotive sales seem to have weathered the COVID-19 blues as volumes are on a rise for nine […]
Nissan batteries investment at Sunderland is a start, but much more to do, says GlobalData
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 leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “There are a number of big decision-making drivers here for Nissan, partly industry trends driven and partly specific to the circumstances […]
Indian passenger vehicles production to grow in H2 2021, forecasts GlobalData
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 infections and deaths in April and May. However, the latter half of 2021 is expected to be better and full year production will be better than the previous year despite […]