China’s auto industry steps up export drive
As the domestic market peaks, efforts by Chinese OEMs to increase overseas sales have been stepped up.
How far away are mass-market solid-state EV batteries?
Solid-state battery cells promise major improvements to EV powertrain battery performance. How far off are...
BMW expands 4 Series with G24
First came new versions of the 4 Series Coupé (G22) and Convertible (G23), now comes G26, the Gran Coupé. Bigger than its predecessor, the new hatchback is sized to succeed not only that car but the 3 Series GT too.
Xpeng heads overseas, Volvo needs more factories, Will Evergrande crack EVs? – the week
Graeme Roberts reviews the week's most popular analysis and news.
US light vehicle market down 16% in November
Rate of decline eased in November, but inventories remain tight – though there are signs of some easing of the chips crisis.
Big data mentions in automotive company filings have increased 33% since 2016
Top companies for AI patents in automotive manufacturing and supply in the three months to September
For number of patent filings in GlobalData's database, Toyota tops OEMs and Continental is top supplier
| Company | Number of patents |
|---|---|
| Toyota | 62 |
| Ford | 50 |
| General Motors | 47 |
| Honda | 19 |
| Continental | 13 |
| Denso | 10 |
| Tesla | 10 |
| Aptiv | 9 |
| Porsche | 8 |
| Kia | 7 |
Latest News
GM announces casting plant spend
New equipment for upcoming EVs and other models.
Taiwan sales fall 13% in November
November and YTD sales down.
LG Energy Solution confirms IPO, targets US$10.9bn
This will be South Korea's largest IPO.
Hankook opens workshop in Nürburgring
Decision to invest in dedicated field office took into account growth in volume of Hankook’s premium original equipment.
Latest Themes
AirCarbon Launches Global Carbon Exchange
Concept: Singapore’s startup AirCarbon has launched AirCarbon Exchange, a central marketplace for the trading of...
NTT Docomo Unveils New Blade-Free Drone
Concept: Japanese telecommunications company NTT Docomo (Docomo) has rolled out a new blade-free and blimp-type...
Stellantis outlines software driven revenue plans
Stellantis announced a software strategy "to deploy next-generation tech platforms, building on existing connected vehicle...
Filings buzz in the automotive industry: 21% increase in digitalization mentions since Q2 of 2020
GlobalData analysis of company filings has found a big jump in mentions of term 'digitalization' among automotive companies.
Gefco and Gardien Transports test synthetic biodiesel
One-year project supports Gefco France’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions from finished vehicles logistics operations.
Europe is seeing a hiring boom in automotive industry big data roles
As CASE technologies, especially connected vehicles, roll out - Big Data capabilities are being strengthened in automotive companies.
Artificial intelligence innovation among automotive industry companies has dropped off in the last year
Analysis of patent filings shows a shrinking level of AI-related applications in the industry over the past year
Baidu finds strength in AI and autonomous vehicles
Chinese internet giant Baidu is under pressure on its bottom line, but diversifying to AI and automotive is helping to compensate for regulatory headwinds in its core business.
Expert Commentary & Analysis
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Great Wall Motor future models – Tank
Soon to celebrate its first birthday, Tank was a smart move by its maker. Even...
Will Evergrande ever crack the EV game?
Many Chinese companies entering the EV space have a background in automotive or adjacent industries,...