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AGC Kiriko glasswork used on Lexus LS door trim
AGC Asahi Glass said its Kiriko glasswork has been chosen by Toyota Motor Corporation for the new Lexus LS interior.
Hyundai Mobis develops sunroof airbag
Media reports in South Korea suggest the innovation is designed largely for panoramic sunroofs in SUVs. It is also claimed as a world first for the...
Korea to mandate AEB on cars from 2019
South Korea's government has said it will require all vehicles to have an autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system and lane departure warning system...
Tesla retrofitting charging network for China
Tesla is reportedly planning to modify its models sold in China and its charging network there in order to boost sales.
Nissan to show ambulance, e-NV200 fridge concepts
Nissan will unveil two new fully customised vehicles at the Tokyo show to improve city mobility: the new Paramedic Concept and the all electric...
Chinese EV sales surge in September
Sales of electric vehicle (EVs) in China jumped by 80% year on year to 77,000 units in September, according to a report released by the China...
Ford opens London smart mobility office
Ford president and CEO Jim Hackett has opened the company's Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London which will target the near term development of...
Mitsubishi Motors announces new Drive for Growth three year plan
Mitsubishi Motors on Wednesday launched Drive for Growth, a three year strategic plan it said would deliver sustained and profitable growth, targeting an increase of more than 30% in both annual unit sales to 1.3m vehicles and in revenues to JPY2.5 trillion.
Volvo shows Polestar 1 hybrid coupe
Polestar, Volvo Car Group’s performance brand, has revealed its future as a standalone electrified performance brand....
Nissan to increase production in Russia
Nissan says it has added a second production shift at its manufacturing plant in St Petersburg in another sign that the...
Latest automotive insights
ANALYSIS - The future models Toyota is planning for Lexus
The second feature in a series which looks at the future models of brands under the Toyota Motor Corporation umbrella is all about Lexus.
Kia's 'hedgehog' B-SUV makes its UK debut
So, someone asked someone from Kia: "Where did the name Stonic come from?" Before the official answer, came the media...
ANALYSIS - Civic Type R leads export boom for Honda UK
It's fast, high-priced and not exactly subtle in appearance. Honda is hoping that the Type R version of its...
COMMENT - Uncertain future ahead for Ellesmere Port
The news that the UK's Vauxhall Ellesmere Port plant is dropping a shift, reducing output and its workforce, gives it a...
Daimler's Kallenius electrifies the week
Our report on Ola Kallenius, Daimler's group research chief, outlining the major elements of the group's powertrain and electrification strategy drew an extraordinary number of your eyeballs this week.
ANALYSIS - New SsangYong Rexton an equine taste
Easily the smallest of the three Korean vehicle brands available in Europe, SsangYong doesn't intend to remain a minor...
Autonomous vehicle interiors – what can we expect?
Retracting steering wheels, reconfigurable dashboards, Star Trek swivelling seats and entire windscreens that transform...
ANALYSIS - Honda HR-V and the battle for the global B-SUV segment
If small crossovers and SUVs were bought for reasons of sensibility over all other factors, the Honda HR-V would be the...
Hot issues
Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) 2017
It's Frankfurt's turn to host Europe's big automotive show this year. Our coverage is gathered together here.
The virtual world and automotive
The virtual world is edging closer and impacting the buying and driving experience. There are virtual reality headsets...
BMW Group future product strategy
BMW is pouring money into renewing both its global model range and trying to create sub-segments which it could dominate...
Ford has changed its CEO and reshuffled its top management as it seeks a corporate reset in the face of falling profits...
Latest interviews
Q&A with Daimler's Ola Källenius on electrification
Ola Källenius, Daimler board member responsible for Group Research at Daimler outlines the major elements of the group's...
Bosch VP on next steps for steering technologies
Continuing just-auto/QUBE’s series of interviews with tier one suppliers, we spoke to Dr Marcus Parche, executive vice...
SRI’s acquisition of MTS bolsters brand awareness for Falken Tyres
Following Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ (SRI) acquisition the Micheldever Group, including Micheldever...
Yanfeng CTO on redefining vehicle interiors
Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is a joint venture between Yanfeng, one of...
Magna CTO on autonomous drive platform technologies, new materials and processes
Continuing just-auto/QUBE’s series of interviews with tier one component suppliers, we caught up...
Thought leaders
Boost Innovation With New Technology
Cutting solutions introduced to the market 10 to 15 years ago may still be reliable and productive, but they are not capable of responding to new market requirements, most notably...
If you thought AWD technology couldn’t deliver both efficiency and performance, think again.
Although AWD vehicles are known for improving safety and performance, they often create complexity, production cost, and fuel economy challenges for automotive manufacturers.
Webinar on demand: The Impact of Advanced Thermoplastic Insulation Systems on e-motors
Automotive experts James Bonnett & Chris Slowinski explore the challenges e-motor manufacturers are facing & discuss how advanced thermoplastic insulation can help meet the...
Research store
Global electric and hybrid light vehicles market - forecasts to 2032
Global electric and hybrid light vehicles market - forecasts to 2032
Published: Oct 2017
This QUBE report from just-auto provides a comprehensive overview of the global electrified vehicles sector, major OEM developments, top 14 markets, technology trends and market projections. Use this report to gain a quick overview of the sector and to understand the size and scope of the world's key markets
Global vehicle lightweighting - technology, trends and the future
Global vehicle lightweighting - technology, trends and the future
Published: Oct 2017
Updated in the last quarter, this report has been extracted from QUBE and provides a comprehensive overview of the vehicle lightweighting megatrend, the technologies, materials and suppliers involved, and material content forecasts out to 2030.
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