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Indonesian vehicle sales surge in July
New vehicle sales in Indonesia jumped by over 37% to 85,130 units in July, compared with 61,890 units in the same month of last year, according to...
Ford opposes Lynk & Co trademark application
Ford Motor Company has complained to the US Patent and Trademark Office about Chinese automaker Geely Holdings’ application to register the Lynk & Co...
UK power operator issues warning on EV charging
The UK's national electricity transmission operator, the National Grid, has warned that future powerful fast chargers for electric vehicles risk...
BorgWarner to show technology in IAA debut
BorgWarner will exhibit its technology for the first time at next month's IAA in Frankfurt.
Proterra electric buses for Raleigh Airport
Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) Authority has approved the purchase of four Proterra Catalyst E2 zero-emissions battery-electric transit buses and...
Brose shows 'Competence in Mechatronics' at IAA
Brose will showcase its new products at next month's IAA using a 'Competence in Mechatronics' theme for interiors and vehicle access.
Johnson Controls unveils leadership changes
Johnson Controls says George Oliver, currently president and COO, will assume the role of chairman and CEO from 1 September, six months earlier than...
Ford UK introduces scrappage incentive
In what it says is an initiative to drive air quality improvement across Britain, Ford UK is introducing a scrappage scheme for pre-2010 registered vehicles that applies to all makes and can get customers up to GBP7,000 off new Fords.
Russia sales rebound gives GAZ cautious cheer
Russian Machines is optimistic the nascent signs of recovery witnessed recently in the country will translate into...
Ford signs MOU for new line of EVs in China
Ford has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Anhui Zotye Automobile Co., Ltd., a major...
Latest automotive insights
ANALYSIS - Ford's future global cars and minivans
Following on from a look at what Ford Motor Company is believed to be planning for Lincoln, the second chapter of a three-part series now turns to future Ford cars and minivans. The final instalment will be all about the blue oval brand's next generation of SUVs and pick-up trucks. Each feature includes details of autonomous, hybrid, PHEV, EV and/or hydrogen fuel cell models.
Interior design and technology - BMW 5 Series
When the first 5 Series was launched, way back in 1972, it heralded the introduction of a naming system for BMW model...
Frankfurt IAA world debuts list - BMW M5 & Mercedes Project ONE
BMW has revealed details of the next M5 ahead of the car's public debut at the IAA. Also, Daimler has announced details...
Electrics, Frankfurt, GM, FCA - the week
Our scrutiny of future Jaguar SUVs and electric models drew a lot of looks this week as did news of electric Ford...
Honda & Acura NSX: better than an Audi R8?
What could better demonstrate the strange situation that Honda UK and Honda Motor Europe find themselves in than the NSX? Even if you pay the circa GBP33,000 list price for what had been the brand's priciest model until recently, there is then a GBP110,000 leap from there to the cheapest NSX. How on earth do they market this supercar?
Will Ford sieze an electric opportunity for Lincoln?
It has been just over a year since what Ford calls The Lincoln Motor Company was the subject of a just-auto in-depth...
ANALYSIS - More SUVs and an electric future for Jaguar
Once in danger of going the same way as Saab or Lancia, Jaguar has been brought back to life via massive infusions of...
Future models, Toyota waistlines, diesel deals - the week
Our 'future models' analysis is always popular and, this week, we put Land Rover and Range Rover SUVs for the 2020s -...
Hot issues
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...
Where next for PSA Group? Future model strategy revealed
We take a forensic look at PSA Group brands and future new model strategy
Latest interviews
User experience in the connected car – Q&A with Harman
With continuously improving connectivity in the car as we move towards autonomous vehicles, experts are predicting fast...
DSD on the transmission engineering landscape - Q&A
Continuing just-auto/QUBE’s series of interviews with suppliers, we spoke to Alex Tylee-Birdsall, co-founder and...
Denso - digitalisation is transforming the European aftermarket
Continuing just-auto/QUBE’s series of interviews with tier one component manufacturers, we spoke to...
Magna VP on Industry 4.0, VR and RocketSpace
Continuing just-auto/QUBE’s series of interviews with tier one component suppliers, we spoke to Ian...
Changing times for wipers – Q&A with Trico
In theory, the wiper blade is a service replacement item. But in reality, motorists often wait until...
Thought leaders
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Uncover hidden value to reach Operational Excellence factsheet
Lectra’s expertise in automotive cutting room processes has matured throughout more than 20 years of successful partnerships with the world’s largest groups. Download our Uncover...
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.
Research store
Global vehicle lightweighting - technology, trends and the future
Global vehicle lightweighting - technology, trends and the future
Published: Jul 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.
Advanced engine technologies for meeting CO2 and fuel economy targets - forecasts to 2032
Advanced engine technologies for meeting CO2 and fuel economy targets - forecasts to 2032
Published: Jul 2017
New to QUBE in the last quarter, this report has been extracted from QUBE and provides a comprehensive overview of the global light vehicle engine technologies sector, major suppliers, top markets, technology trends and market size forecasts.
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