Automotive management briefings
At just-auto, we understand the need for depth in analysis. Using a mixture of data and analysis, our portfolio of management briefings delve deeper into the issues and environment shaping today's news. Topics are grouped together on a monthly basis, allowing us to cover subjects from multiple angles, giving you an unrivalled view of what's important.
May 2013 management briefing: ASEAN growth prospects
21 May 2013
In the last decade of last century, before the term “BRICs” had even been coined, there was another acronym that loomed large on the agenda of any global automaker. ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, looked like a potential powerhouse for growth. In this month's management briefing, Mark Bursa takes a look at the region's automotive prospects.
February 2013 management briefing: Automotive interiors
18 February 2013
This month's management briefing considers that latest developments in automotive interiors. Exclusive extracts are provided from our QUBE intelligence services.
January 2013 management briefing: World markets
25 January 2013
What does 2013 have in store for the world's auto industry? There will always be variations in how individual firms perform, but the whole industry will be watching developments in major markets very closely. Just how far they grow or contract has major implications for everyone - for volumes, for margins and for bottom lines. We review prospects for demand in the major vehicle markets.
December 2012 management briefing: Review of 2012
19 December 2012
Like any year in the auto industry, 2012 saw its fair share of company ups and downs, industrial comings and goings, and a fair old sprinkling of corporate drama. Editor Dave Leggett sifts through the lot and picks out a few highlights from the year just gone, month by month. Part one covers the first half of the year, part two the second.
November 2012 management briefing: world markets review
14 November 2012
In this month's management briefing we take a look at the latest developments in major vehicle markets around the world.
October 2012 management briefing: Thailand's floods and their impact on supply chain strategies
9 October 2012
The fragility of the automotive supply chain has been highlighted by natural disasters, particularly in Asia over the past 18 months. This month's management briefing, written by Interchange Europe exclusively for just-auto, considers how fragile the supply chains of international manufacturing firms have become and the strategic responses now being formulated in response to the Thai floods.
September 2012 management briefing: Paris Motor Show
25 September 2012
For the September management briefing, we take a look at this year's major European auto show - Paris. Our new product specialist Glenn Brooks reviews the key models on display with a preview article and a comprehensive post-Paris show report.
August 2012 management briefing: prospects for hybrids
29 August 2012
As automakers roll out more hybrid models, we take a look at prospects for the global hybrid market as well as manufacturer product actions and strategies.
July 2012 management briefing: QUBE Connected Vehicle Technologies
24 July 2012
This month we are highlighting research extracts from our QUBE 'Connected vehicle technologies intelligence service'. In this intelligence service we review the way in which the vehicle manufacturers are approaching vehicle connectivity, how the supply chain is changing and provide examples of the technologies being used today and being considered for the future.
June 2012 management briefing: QUBE Automotive Glazing
20 June 2012
In June we are highlighting research extracts from our QUBE Automotive Glazing sector intelligence service ahead of an automotive glazing webinar scheduled for July 10.
May 2012 management briefing: European car market forecasts
18 May 2012
As the financial crisis in Europe swirls, we bring you exclusive extracts from LMC Automotive's suite of quarterly European national market sales reports and forecasts. The reports cover forecasts for car and light commercial vehicle sales by make and model over the next seven years.
April 2012 management briefing: OEM financial summaries
17 April 2012
In this month's management briefing, Rob Golding runs his financial rule over the financial position of the automotive industry's major OEMs.
March 2012 management briefing: QUBE extracts
16 March 2012
QUBE is just-auto's online research platform, providing constantly updated insight and analysis on the global automotive manufacturing industry across over 40 sectors and 200 companies. In this month's just-auto management briefing we republish extracts from QUBE.
February 2012 management briefing: key trends in global automotive manufacturing
15 February 2012
In this month's management briefing we take a look at key trends in global automotive manufacturing.
January 2012 management briefing: world markets
27 January 2012
What does 2012 have in store for the world's auto industry? There will always be variations in how individual firms perform, but the whole industry will be watching developments in major markets very closely. Just how far they grow or contract has major implications for everyone - for volumes, for margins and for bottom lines. We review prospects for demand in the major vehicle markets.
December 2011 management briefing: Review of 2011
20 December 2011
Like any year in the auto industry, 2011 saw its fair share of company ups and downs, industrial comings and goings, and a fair old sprinkling of corporate drama. Added to the mix this year were devastating natural disasters. We covered it all on just-auto. Editor Dave Leggett sifts through the lot and picks out a few highlights from the year just gone, month by month. Part one covers the first half of the year, part two the second.
November 2011 management briefing: ASEAN's growing automotive industry
15 November 2011
In this month's management briefing Tony Pugliese takes a close look at the growing automotive markets and industry in the ASEAN area of southeast Asia.
October 2011 management briefing: world vehicle markets in focus
24 October 2011
In this month's management briefing, we take a look at the latest developments in world vehicle markets, with a particular focus on emerging markets
September 2011 management briefing: IAA Frankfurt Motor Show
12 September 2011
For the September management briefing, we take a look at this year's major European auto show - IAA Frankfurt. Our new product specialist Glenn Brooks reviews the key models on display with a preview article and a comprehensive post-Frankfurt show report.
August 2011 management briefing: hybrids and EVs
9 August 2011
The jury might still be out on whether or not plug-in vehicles will eventually be widely accepted but what is not in doubt is the high level of R&D investment going into them worldwide. But where does this leave pure hybrids, or indeed mild hybrids, plug-in hybrids and General Motors’ extended-range EV powertrain? Glenn Brooks examines the latest alternate powertrain technology.
July 2011 management briefing: QUBE extracts
22 July 2011
QUBE is just-auto's new online intelligence platform, providing real-time information, insight and analysis on the global automotive manufacturing industry. This month we provide extracts from component sectors covered in the new service.
June 2011 management briefing: Russia
17 June 2011
In this month's management briefing, Mark Bursa reviews developments in Russia's automotive market and industry.
May 2011 management briefing: BRIC markets review
20 May 2011
The nations of Brazil, Russia, India and China form a neat acronym - the BRICs. These countries possess rapidly developing economies, large populations and plenty of untapped potential for consumption growth as incomes rise. They are also experiencing rapid vehicle market growth as well as rising automotive industry activity. For May's briefing theme, Dave Leggett reviews the latest developments and prospects for the BRIC automotive markets.
April 2011 management briefing: World markets review
27 April 2011
In this month's management briefing Dave Leggett takes a look at developments in major vehicle markets across the world.
March 2011 management briefing: China's emerging auto industry
7 March 2011
In March's three-part management briefing, Mark Bursa takes a close look at the development and changing structure of China's automotive industry. Part 1 considers the current state of China's auto industry and the outlook. Part 2 looks at JV strategies as well as new brands for new markets. Part 3 examines the rise of the 'independent' OEMs, their growing pains and export strategies.
February 2011 management briefing: Biofuels in Europe
17 February 2011
Five years ago, high-blend biofuels – notably bioethanol E85 - were being touted by some of the region’s largest carmakers as one of the most promising short- to medium-term alternatives to fossil fuels. Now there is barely any mention of them outside of Sweden. This month’s management briefing looks at whether the future for biofuels is dead and buried in Europe, or if they still have the potential to contribute to the reduction of the region’s road transport CO2 emissions.
January 2011 management briefing: Outlook for 2011
21 January 2011
In this month's management briefing series we take a look at prospects for the auto industry in 2011. Dave Leggett surveys major market forecasts, prospects for companies and reveals the results of a survey of just-auto's global readership.
December 2010 management briefing: Review of 2010
20 December 2010
Like any year in the auto industry, 2010 saw its fair share of company ups and downs, industrial comings and goings, and a fair old sprinkling of corporate drama. We covered it all on just-auto. Editor Dave Leggett sifts through the lot and picks out a few highlights from the year just gone, month by month.
November 2010 management briefing: EV battery charging networks and roll-out issues
16 November 2010
This month's management briefing considers the issues ahead in the development of electric vehicle battery charging infrastructure for EVs and plug-in hybrids. It includes consideration of the funding issues for public charging networks, the costs of the charging stations themselves and a look at the innovative approach being adopted in a number of small countries.
October 2010 management briefing: BRICs
12 October 2010
The nations of Brazil, Russia, India and China form a neat acronym - the BRICs – that groups four countries with rapidly developing economies, large populations and plenty of as yet untapped potential for consumption growth as incomes rise. The BRICs are also notable for a rapid pace of industrial development. For October's briefing theme, we review the latest developments and prospects for the BRIC automotive markets.
