Back to the future for car rental as VW eyes Europcar
Is VW closing in on a deal to buy back leading European car rental firm Europcar? It could turn out to be a smart move.
Is the automotive sector seeing the beginnings of a robotics investment boom?
Robotics deals, jobs and patents have been booming in the last few years. But is...
Is Ford’s CX727 Mach-E a real Mustang?
Whether or not you consider this EV an authentic Mustang, the new GBP45,000+ Mach-E4 is pricey for a Ford. Might it point the way to where the brand is headed?
SAIC Motor future models – MG
More MGs are coming, expanding the core line-up of 5, 6, ZS and HS cars and SUVs. Successors for those four are due around mid-decade. Details of these and other models are noted in this report.
Mapped: our exclusive database of multinational automotive manufacturing and supply subsidiaries
Automotive manufacturing and supply multinationals are far less likely to establish subsidiaries in North America than the average multinational company according to analysis of GlobalData's exclusively compiled subsidiary database.
Hiring for artificial intelligence positions in automotive manufacturing and supply has increased
Top countries for AI positions growth
US leads the table, but Poland in number 3 spot
| Country | AI roles advertised Q1 2021 |
|---|---|
| US | 203 |
| India | 73 |
| Poland | 64 |
| Germany | 62 |
| Israel | 23 |
| Italy | 20 |
| Belgium | 10 |
| China | 8 |
| Ireland | 4 |
| Hungary | 4 |
| UK | 4 |
Latest News
GM gets NA profit boost in Q2
High transaction prices and recovering demand in the US vehicle market drove very strong Q2 results for GM.
Romani boosts car scrapping budget
An eastern Europe country has put more money into a successful car scrapping scheme.
Honda seat factory equipment up for grabs
Equipment from the defunct Honda UK assembly plant's just-in-time seat supplier is now on sale.
Honda swings to big quarterly operating profit
Honda has swung to a quarterly profit as it benefited from higher volumes in recovering vehicle markets.
Latest Themes
Faurecia to create division for sustainable materials
Suppliers focus on CO2 reduction.
Sweep Helps Enterprises to Manage Indirect Carbon Emissions
Concept: French startup Sweep has developed an online tool to simplify the process of collecting...
Memorial University Derives Biodegradable Plastic Alternative from Fish Waste
Concept: Researchers at Canada’s Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) have developed a greener alternative to...
Supernormal Offers AI-Augmented Asynchronous Video Messaging
Concept: Sweden-based startup SuperNormal has rolled out an AI-powered asynchronous communication tool to improve remote...
Supply chain expected to team on CO2 reduction – ZF chief
Component makers increasingly requiring carbon reduction across their supply chain.
OpenSensors Uses Big Data to Enhance Workplace Safety
Concept: London-based OpenSensors has offered sensor-based data-powered solutions to enterprises to assist them to optimize...
Dell Debuts 5G Edge Computing for Network Optimization
Concept: Dell Technologies, VMware and SK Telecom have partnered to develop a new edge computing...
Strata Identity Offers Identity Management for Multi-Cloud Environment
Concept: Colorado-based distributed multi-cloud identity orchestration company Strata Identity assists companies to manage identity and...
Expert Commentary & Analysis
View MoreJapanese automakers collaborating to lead an ‘all-inclusive’ electrification in the country
Japanese companies are accelerating cooperative efforts aimed at hitting lower national carbon targets, writes Bakar...
Magna M&A, Ford Ion Park site, record VW H1 – the week
M&A, electrification and quarterly and first half results figured strongly in this week's news, reports...
SAIC future models – Roewe & R
Roewe contributes worthwhile volume and, it's presumed, profit to parent firm SAIC Motor. Virtually exclusive...
Munich IAA motor show world debuts
Another OEM has announced a vehicle world premiere for the IAA (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung) Munich motor...