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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 and Traders (SMMT); David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The latest market data is much as expected given Covid-induced population restrictions […]
Ola’s entry into electric scooter segment set to boost electric mobility business in India, says GlobalData
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 Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Electric two-wheelers, particularly electric scooters, offer unique opportunities in India and the segment […]
Vehicle sales in India inching close to pre-COVID-19 levels with new model launches and festive season, says GlobalData
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 research and consulting company, offers his view: “October emerged as the third continuous month to witness year-on-year increase in domestic sales volumes, indicating that the market is moving close to […]
Electric vehicle line-up expansion offers Mitsubishi significant opportunities in near-term, says GlobalData
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 its product line-up starting this year; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Mitsubishi Motors is one of the […]
Goldman Sachs and Houlihan Lokey were top M&A financial advisers by value and volume in automotive sector for Q1-Q3 2020
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 of 499 M&A deals were announced in automotive sector during this period, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to GlobalData’s M&A report, ‘Global and Automotive M&A […]
Hino, Traton e-mobility joint venture to boost global electric commercial vehicle market, says GlobalData
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 for e-mobility; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Hino Motors seems to be well on track with its […]
Ford Q3 earnings strong, but there are challenges ahead, says GlobalData
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 analytics company, offers his view: “Like several other carmakers, Ford is getting a boost from higher demand – especially in the US – after the pandemic-induced low points earlier […]
BYD eyes global success with new EV product and manufacturing platform, says GlobalData
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 Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading research and consulting company, offers his view: “The move forms part of BYD’s strategy to emerge as a future leader in the electric […]
EESL investment in SWAG EV paves way for electric 2W with swappable batteries in India, says GlobalData
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 Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “EESL’s investment in SWAG EV is expected to pave way for electric two-wheelers with swappable batteries […]
Shared mobility segment to stage strong comeback post COVID-19, says GlobalData
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, Director of Automotive and Travel & Tourism Consulting at GlobalData, a leading research and consulting company, offers his view: “Through the expansion of services and network, Uber is eyeing […]
Commercial battery electric vehicles next battleground for OEMs in Asia, says GlobalData
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 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) development, Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The move is a major positive development […]
BMW cash flow a positive, but VDL Nedcar adjustment is a reality check
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 lockdowns of the spring; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The BMW news on cash flow is pretty positive and echoes […]
Thailand vehicle production to decline between 25-30% in 2020, forecasts GlobalData
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, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Thailand, a key automotive production hub in Asia, is struggling hard to recover from […]
Deployment of EV charging stations on highways and expressways will boost EV uptake in India, says GlobalData
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 (EV) charging infrastructure on major highways and expressways; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a leading research and consulting company, offers his view: “Despite a wide EV portfolio […]
No full global automotive market recovery forecast until 2023, says GlobalData
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 GlobalData, comments: “Demand and industry output is now in recovery phase, but the economic foundations for the global vehicle market are fundamentally damaged.” GlobalData forecasts that the global light […]
Shared mobility faces major COVID-19 threat, says GlobalData
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 across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike Vousden, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData comments: “In simple terms, the concept of shared mobility is now in question as consumers re-evaluate […]
State-owned Indonesia Battery Holding to help build integrated electric vehicle industry in Indonesia, says GlobalData
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 Pertamina have agreed to form a new venture — Indonesia Battery Holding; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a leading research and consulting company, offers his view: “The […]
Thailand’s position as key automotive production hub to further strengthen in next five years, says GlobalData
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 auto parts are all set to boost investments in the sector and the country’s position as a key automotive production hub for leading automakers is set to strengthen over the […]
Entry of leading OEMs conducive for growth of vehicle subscription segment in India, says GlobalData
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), Mumbai and Bengaluru. The entry of leading OEMs will create the much-needed thrust for higher vehicle subscription service uptake in India, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Animesh […]
Tesla in running to buy stake in LG Chem’s battery division
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 data and analytics company, offers his view: “South Korea-based LG Chem has recently overtaken China’s CATL and Japan’s Panasonic to become the world’s largest supplier of lithium-ion batteries for […]