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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 of the year down 48.5% on the same period of 2019; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his views: “We have yet to […]
GlobalData forecasts 17.2% decline to global light vehicle market in 2020
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, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated economic fallout. “This is a bigger one-off shock than witnessed in the two years of the global financial crisis,” […]
Tesla resilience will continue to confound COVID-19 crisis, says GlobalData
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 GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The automotive sector is among the most severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and facing decimated markets this year. […]
Geneva Show cancellation could mean the end of traditional motor shows, says GlobalData
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, offers his view: “This second consecutive cancellation of the big annual motor show raises questions about its viability beyond next year. Even before the coronavirus crisis forced a late […]
Rationalization and electrification point way ahead for Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover, says GlobalData
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 MacRae, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “There are multiple options for Tata Motors to consider. First and foremost should be the […]
COVID-19 spike clouds US vehicle market outlook, says GlobalData
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, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Rising COVID-19 cases in the US brings further downside to GlobalData’s US light vehicle sales forecast. Increasing infection rates in […]
UK car production plunge highlights restart challenge ahead, says 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 GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “With UK car plants either closed or just beginning to restart operations last month, the May output numbers are […]
Value and future prospects drive Volkswagen interest in Europcar, says GlobalData
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, offers his views: “The car rental business has been hammered by COVID-19, but as economic activity picks up and operators introduce deep cleaning protocols that can reassure customers, the […]
Europe’s light vehicle market faces long recovery climb
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 data and analytics company, offers his views: “In May, the European passenger car market (EU+EFTA+UK) suffered another sharp drop, with new registrations falling by 57.2% on last year. “However, […]
Pressure growing on UK Government for auto industry stimulus, says GlobalData
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 the UK Government to introduce a dedicated package to kick-start the industry; Calum MacRae, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his views; “Financial incentives designed […]
BMW and Mercedes reset autonomous drive collaboration due to COVID-19
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 analytics company, offers his view: “The two companies cited the cost of developing a new next generation shared autonomous drive technology platform, as well as current business and economic […]
Financial aid to auto parts suppliers in South Korea key for healthy supply chain and timely recovery, says 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 leading research and consulting company, offers his view: “Auto components is the third industry to receive support from state funds after shipping and the airline industry. Companies with minimum […]
Nissan’s latest production cuts unsurprising in face of weak global demand
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, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Nissan is to further cut production at its three Japanese manufacturing facilities – Oppama, Tochigi and Kyushu – with new […]
Global vehicle market is over the worst, says GlobalData
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 million a year ago. “The May result is is an improvement on April’s showing when sales fell 47.5% bringing a record low SAAR for the global market,” says Calum MacRae, […]
PSA-FCA’s proposed merger just got messy and there’s no clear pathway out
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 market share in light commercial vehicles (LCVs); Calum MacRae, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The problem for the merger is that the […]
Down but not out: Europe’s depleted car market is on recovery course
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 last year; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his views: “The sharp May drop was expected and in line with our forecasts. It […]
Geely-owned Volvo Cars getting China benefit, says GlobalData
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 year; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Volvo Cars has a balanced spread of sales around the globe and that is […]
Honda’s Hynex Mobility venture with Neusoft in China will boost advancement in connected car technology, says GlobalData
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 venture company Hynex Mobility Service in Dalian, northeastern Liaoning Province, to accelerate future mobility services in the world’s largest automotive market; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a […]
Turkey suppliers on course for boom as Europe’s auto industry recovers
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 Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the fragile nature of automotive manufacturing supply chains that stretch across the […]
Fiat Panda restart confirms Italian market rebound and incentives would boost it further
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 Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “This is a very welcome sign for the Italian vehicle market. The Fiat Panda has been the […]