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China rescues VW Group 2020 profitability
Preliminary financial results for 2020 issued by Volkswagen Group showed a strong recovery during the course of the year, underpinned by stronger...
South Africa sales off 29% in 2020, exports down
South Africa's auto industry trade group NAAMSA has described 2020 as an "extraordinary year that has brought unprecedented challenges to the...
PSA sees H2 2020 recovery and market share growth
In 2020, PSA Group's final full year before the Stellantis merger with FCA, the French automaker's sales recovered strongly in the second half of the...
Britishvolt "advanced discussions" with UK/EU OEMs
Britishvolt says it is in "advanced discussions" with UK and EU OEMS, concerning EV battery uptake, but is unable to reveal specifics of its...
Porsche expects "positive" after tax profit
Porsche Automobil Holding SE said it expects after tax profit for full year 2020 will "presumably be significantly positive, given the fact that...
South Korea increases subsidies on ZEVs
The South Korean government this week said it will increase subsidies on zero-emission vehicles sold in the country this year, in line with the...
Subaru acquires 0.3% stake in Toyota
Subaru Corporation has acquired a 0.3% stake in Toyota Motor Corporation for JPY70bn (US$675m), as part of a reciprocal capital tie-up agreement...
FREE TO READ - Global pandemic sector recovery briefing
As we enter a recovery phase around the world, we aim to bring you the latest news and intelligence on the speed, nature and shape of the automotive sector's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nissan to commit to Sunderland with battery switch
Remarks by Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta suggest that Nissan remains highly committed to its UK plant and will increase...
Biden set to tighten US fuel efficiency standards
Newly inaugurated US President Joe Biden is expected to order US agencies to revisit fuel efficiency standards, reports...
Latest automotive insights
Modern vehicles are as reliant on computer chips as they are on their engines and chassis. Most come fitted with a number of chipsets to handle on-board functions, power infotainment systems, and to monitor and perform driving functions including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and semi-autonomous operation in limited circumstances. The electronic content in modern vehicles is estimated to account for some 30% of a bill of materials, with the prospect of increasing to 50% by 2030. As a result, automotive production is as reliant on computer chips as the consumer electronics industry. So, one guess what automakers are running short of?
GM's Cruise - no customers, but attracting backers
Cruise, the autonomous vehicle (AV) developer that’s majority owned by General Motors, announced earlier this week that...
Retro design making a comeback…again
Renault caused a stir last week by announcing its bold new business strategy aimed at reducing costs and increasing...
Audi updates the Q2 but where are its rivals?
Four months ago, Audi AG gave us the first details of a facelift and other revisions for the Q2, exactly four years on...
Beijing successfully steering China’s market recovery to EVs
Data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) shows total vehicle sales in China last year declined by just 1.9% to 25.3 million units.
Joe Biden - what the auto industry can expect
After a tumultuous election process in 2020, President-Elect Joe Biden is due to be sworn into office tomorrow (20th...
Renault’s ambitious plan to reinvigorate brand
Renault’s leadership team took to the stage last week to present the brand’s bold new business plan, dubbed...
Hyundai preps Genesis for Europe - China next?
With 12,100 registrations and a year-on-year rise of 157 per cent, Genesis became South Korea's number three brand in...
Hot issues
Semiconductor shortages hit automotive output
As vehicle production volumes rise again, OEMs are reporting supply bottlenecks for critical semiconductors - with the...
In 2021, CES went virtual. Nevertheless, OEMs and Tier 1s announced many vehicle and technology innovations online. Our...
Perspectives on 2020 - views from around the auto industry
In these extraordinary times, we have reached out to parts of the global auto industry for perspectives on current...
COVID-19 hits the auto industry
The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak is causing disruption in China (especially Hubei province) with knock-on impacts on...
Latest interviews
Driving the cockpit revolution – Q&A with Visteon CEO
Forget what is under the hood, the battleground has shifted to what is inside the cockpit. Market leader Visteon has...
Tomorrow’s cockpit – more connected, versatile and immersive
A car interior must suit the owner’s lifestyle, yet also be functional and flexible. Connectivity between the vehicle,...
Redefining car interiors – Q&A with Faurecia
The driver and passenger experience is changing, with advanced technologies able to boost safety and...
VIRTUAL CES - Gentex’s digital vision
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has gone digital this week, and so has Gentex. The tier one...
System solutions for the software-defined car - Q&A with ZF
The vehicle of the future will feature high levels of networking and automation defined by software,...
Thought leaders
Webinar on-demand: Next Generation Design for the Automotive industry
The automotive industry is changing faster than ever, with electrification, connectivity autonomous driving, and lightweight construction combining to do away with old design...
Webinar on-demand - Interiors with Instincts: 3D Imaging Radar for In-Car Sensing
Safety, innovation and scalability are all key factors in designing intelligent interiors.
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Hybrid and Electric Cars in United Kingdom
Hybrid and Electric Cars in United Kingdom
Hybrid and Electric Cars in the United Kingdom industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2015-19, and forecast to 2024). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market... Read more
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Global electric and hybrid light vehicles market - forecasts to 2034
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