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Malaysia becomes new battleground for Grab and Gojek, says GlobalData

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 January 2020; Animesh Kumar, Director of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a leading research and consulting company, offers his view: “It is a welcome move in Malaysia, in which ride-hailing user-penetration […]
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PSA and FCA merger makes sense for both

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 at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “This news is not unexpected, given that both companies have been actively exploring tie-ups with others to yield cost […]
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Green plates for electric vehicles are good, but policymakers should take lessons from Norway, says GlobalData

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 GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The UK Government’s suggestion of providing green plates for EVs is to be welcomed. Enhancing visibility and awareness of […]
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Electric vehicles to disrupt but not eradicate turbocharger fitment

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 with turbocharged diesels and then with downsized gasoline engines. However, the forecast increase in electric vehicle up-take has led some to question the longevity of the turbocharger. A closer analysis of the figures suggests a […]
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Hyundai’s plan to invest US$35bn on mobility tech will accelerate commercialization of self-driving vehicles, says GlobalData

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 GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Hyundai has been regularly and aggressively investing in new automotive technologies. The South Korean automotive giant recently entered into […]
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