Dave Leggett
Biography
David Leggett has been editor of just-auto since 2000. He has been analysing the auto industry for over 25 years in analyst, forecasting or B2B publishing roles. He is frequently asked for media interviews or to present at industry conferences.
Leggett also plays a leading role in the development of just-auto's expanding research portfolio.
He joined just-auto from the Economist Group's Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) where, as director of automotive forecasting, he played a key role in the integration and development of forecast-orientated automotive data to the EIU’s electronic product portfolio.
As a regular contributor to the EIU Motor Business series, he also took the initiative in developing the unit’s opinion pieces for internal and external websites and was also responsible for commissioning research.
Formerly, he was director of forecast services at CSM Europe, the European arm of US-based auto industry analysts CSM Worldwide, where he developed the European Light Vehicle Forecast Service for automotive clients across the world.
Previous appointments include senior associate with Global Insight (then DRI) and senior economist with the UK’s automotive trade body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
While at Global Insight in the mid-1990s he led the company's expanding analysis of automotive emerging markets, especially in East Asia.
He holds an honours degree in Economics from the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.
Columns by Dave Leggett
Leggett At Large
just-auto editor Dave Leggett's overview of the auto industry, its companies, products and people.
Articles by Dave Leggett
UK: Car sales in Western Europe down 8.7% in January
7 February 2012
Car sales in Western Europe fell by 8.7% year-on-year in January according to data released by LMC Automotive.
CHINA: Infiniti posts 60% increase in 2011 sales
7 February 2012
Nissan Motor's luxury division Infiniti posted a 60% increase to 19,075 units in 2011 sales in China, making it the company's second largest market for two consecutive years, reported China Daily.
RESULTS PREVIEW: Daimler to get trucks boost to end-year results
6 February 2012
Daimler is poised to post strong full-year financial results later this week (February 9) boosted by strong performances in its heavy trucks and financial services divisions.
FRANCE/ITALY: January car sales sharply down in France and Italy
3 February 2012
SWEDEN: Volvo truck sales up 27% in December; 53% for year
3 February 2012
BELGIUM: Ford trims Genk output
1 February 2012
January 2012 management briefing: 2012's growing vehicle markets
31 January 2012
US: Market recovery to maintain momentum – analyst
31 January 2012
INDIA: Scania invests in India
31 January 2012
January 2012 management briefing: world markets – Europe
27 January 2012
US: Ford uses kenaf plant inside Escape doors
27 January 2012
UK: just-auto surveys the global auto industry
24 January 2012
JAPAN: Japanese vehicle market to see 2012 rebound
19 January 2012
UK: UK car output up 6% in 2011
19 January 2012
CHINA: Scania delivers 375 trucks to Zoomlion
17 January 2012
GERMANY: Nissan posts record sales in Europe
13 January 2012
TAIWAN: Bosch completes takeover of Unipoint Group Taiwan
13 January 2012
CHINA: China's vehicle market up just 2.5% in 2011
12 January 2012
US: BMW to invest and add model at US plant
12 January 2012
RUSSIA: Light vehicle market up 39% in 2011
12 January 2012
US: Mercedes announces 'mbrace2' at CES
12 January 2012
UK: Recession fears to drive UK car sales down in 2012 - PwC
12 January 2012
DETROIT SHOW: Volvo lauds XC60 plug-in hybrid as '3-in-1'
11 January 2012
US: Johnson Controls provides components to Citroen DS5
11 January 2012
US: Daimler and Google deepen strategic partnership
11 January 2012
US: Ford sells 4 millionth SYNC outfitted model
11 January 2012
DETROIT SHOW: Hyundai Elantra named NA Car of the Year
11 January 2012
US: Marchionne eyes 'third partner'
10 January 2012
