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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 […]
No-deal Brexit could cost the UK automotive industry up to £4bn per year according to GlobalData
UK carmakers could be facing an annual bill of £4bn in the event of a no-deal Brexit due to challenges such as increased costs for imported components and tariffs on vehicles exported to the EU, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Highlighted by GlobalData’s report, ‘Brexit’s Impact on UK Auto’, these challenges will […]
Shared mobility sector attracts $48bn investment in just three years as self-driving robotaxis are predicted to be commonplace by 2035, says GlobalData
More than $48bn worth of mergers, acquisitions and investments in the shared mobility sector have been tracked by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, from the start of 2016 to the end of 2018. These historic levels of investment are a clear indication of the significant impact shared mobility will have on the transport […]
Nissan returns to measures it used to reform 20 years ago as sales fall, says GlobalData
Following the news that Nissan will cut 12,500 jobs worldwide, Calum MacRae, Director of Automotive Product Development at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The actions announced today are all a little ‘Back to the Future’ for Nissan, suggesting a few hubristic practices have crept in to the company’s day-to-day operations. […]
Google is a leading company in GlobalData’s Autonomous Vehicles theme from the consumer electronics sector
Google and Blackberry are the leading consumer electronics companies in the Autonomous Vehicles theme, according to the latest Thematic Scorecard from GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The two companies both gained the highest Thematic score (5 out of 5) in GlobalData’s scorecard for the consumer electronics sector. A Thematic score of 5 out […]
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover collaboration targets slice of 19m electric vehicle sales per year by 2033
Following the recent news that Jaguar Land Rover and BMW are to work together on electric vehicle components, David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the news: “News that these two car companies are planning to collaborate to engineer and manufacture Electric Drive Units (EDUs) for next […]
Renault-Nissan alliance breakdown would push both manufacturers behind their competitors
Following the news that Renault has again attempted to integrate with Nissan, a proposal that Nissan is expected to reject, as reported in Nikkei Asian Review; Calum MacRae, Director of Automotive Product Development at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “It’s a high-stake game that Nissan is playing here. Vehicle manufacturers need […]
Autonomous vehicles set to be fastest-growing automotive sector with more than 11m sales by 2033
There is no doubt that profound change is occurring in the automotive industry and now more than ever, it is critical to know which sectors will grow rapidly in the coming years and the ones facing an existential threat, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Mike Vousden, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, commented: “The […]