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Tesla could lose Korean subsidies - reports
After the automaker dominated the country's EV market last quarter, the South Korean government is now considering cutting Tesla out by increasing the...
Geely eyes CMA platform for Proton
Geely plans to use a platform developed with input from Volvo to build new models in Malaysia for its partly owned Proton brand, a media report said.
Porsche SE books after tax loss
Porsche SE has booked an after tax loss of EUR329m euro for the first six months of 2020 which compares with the EUR2.38bn a year ago.
Magna books substantial losses
Magna International reported financial results for the second quarter and first half ended 30 June, 2020 with significant operating losses, as...
BASF, Toyota hail lightweighting on 2021 Sienna
BASF and Toyota Motor North America Research & Development say they have achieved lightweighting success with the new 2021 Toyota Sienna.
Taiwan's new vehicle market fell by 9.3% to 43,939 units in July 2020 from strong year earlier sales of 48,429 units, according to local reports...
Japan’s new vehicle market continued to decline sharply in July 2020, by almost 14% to 396,346 units from 459,456 units a year earlier, according to...
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Hyundai Motor announces Ioniq EV brand
Hyundai has announced the launch of a new Ioniq brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles. Previously it was a model...
ZF first-half sales down 27% to EUR13.5bn
ZF has recorded first-half sales down 27% to EUR13.5bn (US$16bn) as the supplier reacts to conditions created by the...
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Interior design and technology – SEAT Tarraco
Launched in 2018, the SEAT Tarraco joins the Spanish brand’s SUV family alongside the smaller Arona and midsize Ateca. Continuing just-auto/AIC’s review of interior design and technology trends, we take a closer look inside this seven-seater crossover.
GM future models - Baojun bounce back?
Knocked for six by COVID-19, SAIC, General Motors and Wuling Motors' Baojun brand is not only back on its feet but many...
Mazda's future in the spotlight - the week
Our update on future Mazda models was a top read this week. The automaker - Toyo Kogyo as was - celebrates its 100th...
G20 and G21 BMW 3 Series diesels go mild hybrid
Eighteen months in since production of the latest 3 Series commenced, BMW continues to tweak its best selling car via...
Future models - Aston Martin Lagonda
The first half of 2020 should have been a stand-out time for Aston Martin Lagonda, following the opening of a new factory and the arrival of the company's first SUV. Instead, sales took a dive in almost all markets, the share price collapsed and Andy Palmer was replaced as CEO. New boss Tobias Moers has much to do but at least in terms of future models, there is much in the works.
All of Turkey’s Christmases come at once as sales continue to confound
As anticipated, July was indeed a month to remember for the Turkish market with light vehicle sales surging by an...
Triad vehicle markets post stronger than expected sales in July
Provisional data compiled by GlobalData shows a much stronger demand picture for light vehicles in July than anticipated...
Mazda celebrates its 100th birthday this year. While it won't be breaking any sales or profits records in 2020, the firm...
Hot issues
COVID-19 hits the auto industry
The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak is causing disruption in China (especially Hubei province) with knock-on impacts on...
OEMs and Tier 1s announce vehicle and technology innovations at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Our...
PSA and FCA have jointly published plans for a merger that they say opens a path to the creation of a new group with...
Strike hits General Motors in North America
In the middle of September, some 49,000 UAW members at GM in the US walked out in what is the company's first strike...
Latest interviews
Seven golden rules of supply chain management
Supply chain resilience has been sorely tested by Covid-19. We speak to Professor Richard Wilding, who outlines seven...
Exhausting business – Tenneco hits the right note on the Chevy Corvette
Tenneco is supplying thermal and acoustic management solutions in an exhaust system design for first-ever, mid-engine...
Faurecia VP on connected and personalised car interiors
If you appreciate uncluttered, simple dashboards, then it will come as welcome news that traditional...
Exponential demand for ADAS puts pressure on vehicle testing
The volume and complexity of vehicle testing for assessments and approvals are expanding rapidly,...
Falken Tyre is on a roll as the COVID-19 lockdown eases
In the latest of our COVID-19 industry updates, we speak with Markus Bögner, COO and President of...
Thought leaders
Driving Smarter Innovations with Chemical Labelling & Material Approval for Manufacturers and Upstre
Driving Smarter Innovations with Chemical Labelling & Material Approval for Manufacturers and Upstream Suppliers
2020 and Beyond – What can we expect from the Next 20 Years of Automotive Technology?
TU-Automotive Detroit is celebrating its 20th birthday this year. And to kick off this year’s campaign we looked back at the past 20 years of Automotive Technology and asked our...
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Global light vehicle transmissions and clutches market - forecasts to 2035
Global light vehicle transmissions and clutches market - forecasts to 2035
This report from just-auto provides a comprehensive overview of the global transmissions sector, major suppliers, top markets, technology trends and market size forecasts. Use this report to gain a quick overview of the sector and to understand the size and scope of the world's key markets.. Read more
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Global light vehicle turbochargers market - forecasts to 2035
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Global light vehicle steering market - forecasts to 2035
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