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Following the news that Thailand cabinet approved a package of electric vehicle (EV) incentives for 2022 to 2025; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The approval of incentives, including tax cuts and incentives on imported and locally manufactured electric vehicles (EV), is in […]
Great Wall Motors to strengthen Chinese presence in Thailand market with affordable EV sales, says GlobalData
Following the news that Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors aims to increase electric vehicle sales in Thailand with affordable products; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) market is in a ‘creation’ phase with limited products and market players. Hence, […]
UK car market faces big challenges in 2022, says GlobalData
Following the release of data today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), showing that UK car the car market in January surged by 27.5% on last year; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view; “It’s important to note that the healthy-looking January gain is […]
Renault Nissan Mitsubishi alliance to strengthen EV position with new investments in APAC, observes GlobalData
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance is set to increase investments in electric vehicles (EVs) and launch 30 BEVs by 2030 across five common platforms. The investments in shared platforms and standardization of batteries across models will help the three brands to achieve economies of scale and enhance their competitive position in the global EV market. This alliance can […]
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison and Kirkland & Ellis were top M&A legal advisers by value and volume in automotive sector for 2021, finds GlobalData
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison and Kirkland & Ellis were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in the automotive sector for 2021 by value and volume, respectively, according to GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database. The leading data and analytics company notes that Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison advised on five deals worth […]
Bank of America and Rothschild & Co were top M&A financial advisers by value and volume in automotive sector for 2021, finds GlobalData
Bank of America and Rothschild & Co were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the automotive sector for 2021 by value and volume, respectively, according to GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database. The leading data and analytics company notes that Bank of America advised on eight deals worth $16.4 billion, which was the highest […]
Despite car production drop in 2021, brighter prospects ahead for UK automotive sector in 2022, says GlobalData
Following the release of data today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), showing that UK car output declined by 6.7% to 859,575 units in 2021; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Last year’s output decline follows a 2020 Covid-ravaged drop of over a […]
Kia Carens to heat up three-row MPV market of India in 2022, observes GlobalData
Despite the COVID-19 impact, new vehicle launches in India have been able to charge up the local market. In line with this, Kia Motors India recently launched its new 7-seater three-row MPV in India called ‘Kia Carens’. This launch marks the entry of Kia Motors in the mass market MPV segment after the premium MPV […]
Switching for cheaper motor insurance becomes harder for 77.8% of UK motorists as providers increase premiums, says GlobalData survey
The vast majority of UK consumers who switch motor insurance policies do so for a cheaper price, with 77.8% of motor insurance customers switching at renewal because a different insurer offered a lower premium according to a GlobalData survey. However, that is now being restricted following the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) regulatory reforms. The leading […]
Adani entry into electric mobility will boost Indian automotive market, observes GlobalData
Following the news that Adani group entity SB Adani Trust received trademark approval for commercial electric vehicles business in India; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Adani’s entry will be a major push to the Indian commercial EV industry, which presently is in […]
2022 predictions: China to rule EV landscape in 2022, says GlobalData
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular among consumers but are causing issues for automakers, who are grappling with supply chain crises and raw material shortages. In its latest report, ‘Tech, Media, & Telecom (TMT) Predictions 2022 – Thematic Research’, leading data and analytics company GlobalData predicts that Tesla and China are set to maintain […]
Automotive sector to help Japan’s economy bounce back in 2022, forecasts GlobalData
Following the news that Japan car sales recovery helped November 2021 GDP to grow by 1.5%; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Japanese economy was under pressure in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic induced supply constraints across industries. However, with […]
End of subsidies pose threat to small EV players in China, observes GlobalData
China plans to phase out subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) by 30% by the end of 2022 and completely eliminate them starting from January 2023. At a time when EV demand is dampening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, eliminating subsidies will create trouble for the small market players, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics […]
Toyota witnesses strong growth in China in 2021 owing to accessible supply chain, finds GlobalData
Following the news that Japan’s Toyota Motors dethrones other Japanese automakers in 2021 vehicle sales in China; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Toyota’s new vehicle sales in China reaching a record high of 1.94 million units, up 8.2% from 2020, is attributed […]
Sony Group looks to materialize its EV efforts in 2022, says GlobalData
Following the news that Japan’s electronics giant Sony Group Corporation plans to launch a mobility company this year; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Sony Group Corporation’s entry into mobility sector follows the recent official unveil of second concept electric vehicle (EV) SUV […]
Level 4 framework will bolster Japan position in global autonomous vehicle market, says GlobalData
Following the news that Japan’s National Police Agency aims to create legal framework for level 4 self-driving cars within limited areas; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Japan became the first country to approve a level 3 autonomous system for Honda Legend sedan […]
Gabriel Boric’s election as Chilean president brings another uncertain dynamic for the world’s EV battery sector, says GlobalData
Following the news that leftist Gabriel Boric has won Chile’s presidential election; Daniel Clarke, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on how Boric’s victory will impact lithium mining companies, battery makers and EV makers: “Gabriel Boric’s victory will be a cause for concern for many companies operating in […]
Ford strengthens its Asian presence with new investment in Thailand, says GlobalData
Following its business restructurings and exits from some key auto markets like India, Brazil and Russia to simplify operations, Ford Motor Company has recently announced an investment of US$900m in Thailand to strengthen its production base in the country. This development is in line with the company’s new business priorities aligned under the ‘Ford+’ strategy […]
Toyota fast-tracks EV ambitions with fresh investment, says GlobalData
Following the news that Japanese automaker Toyota commits US$70bn for electrification of its vehicles by 2030; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Toyota seems to be fast-tracking its electrification ambitions with additional investments to be a global leader and overtake giants such as […]
Hyundai to support electric vehicle transition in India with new product launches, says GlobalData
Following the news that South Korean automaker Hyundai announces expansion of its Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) line-up in India by 2028; Bakar Sadik Agwan, Senior Automotive Consulting Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The announcement to launch six BEVs by 2028 across multiple segments showcases Hyundai’s commitment to the […]