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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 of Automotive Consulting at GlobalData, a leading research and consulting company, offers his view: “The news regarding the deferment of Wagon R EV launch, coupled with the news regarding […]
India’s vehicle scrappage plan unlikely to produce desired results, says GlobalData
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 GlobalData, a leading research and consulting company, offers his view: “The draft guidelines released by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) will certainly be beneficial and help […]
Ford’s latest results suggest a long road to fitness, says GlobalData
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 and analytics company, offers his view: “Ford is not alone in experiencing slow growth in the automotive industry, and its bottom line is being dragged down further than expected […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Decline in lending and lack of clarity around BS-VI key reasons for automotive slowdown in India, says GlobalData
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 Kumar, Director of Automotive at GlobalData, offers his view on in what way the current slowdown is different from the previous ones and how long will it last: “The […]
China’s vehicle market heading for another decline in 2019, says GlobalData
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 Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “China’s vehicle market in September fell 5.2% from the same month a year earlier to […]
Prodrive shows how auto tech can transfer to aerospace, says GlobalData
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 has seen an upsurge in opportunities for transfer in the opposite direction. In an exclusive interview, GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, spoke to McGeachie about some of his […]
‘No-deal’ Brexit fears threaten the UK’s automotive sector, says GlobalData
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 of the consequences of a no-deal Brexit; David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, offers his view: “Profitability, new business opportunities and investment in the UK automotive sector are all under […]
Renault-Nissan Alliance needs re-set, says GlobalData
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 his view: “Rumours are swirling in France that Renault is to consider the question of succession to the current CEO at an upcoming board meeting. This could reflect stakeholder […]
UPS sends warning shot to Amazon with its newly approved drone delivery fleet
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, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on this home delivery development: “This remarkable development heralds a new era of parcel logistics. It is […]
Mature automotive tire market growth will not exceed 3%, says GlobalData
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 maturity, annual growth is not expected to exceed around 3%, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The tire sector is essentially […]
Wrightbus administration is a triple blow for Ballymena, but there is hope, says GlobalData
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 of economic blows for the town of Ballymena. Some 1,200 jobs in Ballymena are at risk with the Wrightbus failure, which comes hard on the heels of Michelin’s […]
Indian joint venture shows Ford’s new emerging market strategy more clearly, says GlobalData
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 at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Today’s announcement is a clear sign of the direction Ford will take with emerging markets in future. The […]
Automated vehicles to account for over three million units of annual production by 2028, says GlobalData
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 Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Developing sophisticated autonomous vehicles (AVs) is no easy ride but, according to GlobalData forecasts, Society of Automotive […]
Changing fuel mix and e-mobility at the top of Delphi Technologies CEO Richard F. Dauch’s agenda
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 high-pressure gasoline direct fuel injection systems are a big growth area for the company as Europe’s car market moves away from diesel. He commented: “The move from diesel to […]
Honda drops diesel for electric spark in Europe, says GlobalData
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, offers his view: “Honda’s decision to abandon diesel in Europe as early as 2021 reflects a dramatic decline in diesel share of the European car market as consumers react […]
Russia emerges in autonomous vehicles sector, which will produce more than three million units a year by 2028, says GlobalData
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 emerging with relevant technologies and strategies, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, comments: “According to GlobalData forecasts, Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) […]
Industrial pressures draw Toyota and Suzuki closer
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, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Industrial pressures and the need to control costs – especially in developing expensive advanced technologies – are driving automotive companies […]