Audi talks to traffic light poles, ‘pingdemic’ chaos, Mercedes updates EV plans – the week
The growing 'pingdemic' crisis continued to affect UK industry this week.
Tesla’s bold move to open its Supercharger network to other EVs
In a surprise move, Elon Musk has said (via Twitter) Tesla will open its Supercharger...
Honda future models 2021-2031
Big in the USA and Asia, by contrast Honda doesn't do that well elsewhere. The next generation models will reflect that geographic mix.
Interior design and technology – Toyota C-HR
The Toyota C-HR has an undeniably distinctive, funky look amongst the compact crossover crowd. How does the interior compare? We’ve got the inside story.
Cupra conquest – how SEAT got it so right
Setting up a brand from scratch, charging high prices and accepting that results could be patchy at best for years is the usual reality. Cupra is proving to be an exception.
Entry level jobs dominate automotive sector hiring
Top skills automotive employers sought in June 2021
Communication skills ranked by far the most sought after by automotive employers according to GlobalData's database.
| Skill | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Communication skills | 20924 |
| Administrative skills | 8417 |
| Leadership skills | 8225 |
| Analytical skills | 7785 |
| People skills | 7247 |
| Personal skills | 6495 |
| Organizational skills | 6309 |
| Training skills | 5875 |
| Computer skills | 5149 |
| Technical skills | 4323 |
Latest News
Hankook tyres fitted as OE to VW’s ID.4
Hankook expands its electric vehicle original equipment business by equipping the Volkswagen ID.4 with Ventus S1 evo 3 ev tyres.
Volvo Cars reports record six-month performance in H1 2021
Volvo Cars reports a profit surge in H1 2021 with sales up versus pre-pandemic levels as well as 2020.
Veoneer remains a loss maker but is improving
Veoneer, being acquired by Magna, remained loss making in the first half of 2021, albeit with healthy sales rises.
GM Korea agrees wage increase with union
GM's Korean unit has settled a pay deal with workers.
Latest Themes
Algolux to join Mercedes-headed group to improve ADAS sensors
Latest AI development is intended to overcome bad weather sensor problems.
Suzuki and Daihatsu combine for CASE in Mini-CVs
As part of their participation in the project, Suzuki and Daihatsu are to each acquire 10 percent of issued shares of Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies, the joint venture for the CJP initiative, from Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota).
BASF and Porsche partner to develop EV batteries
BASF to exclusively supply high-energy HEDTM cathode active materials for Porsche’s high-performance vehicles.
Stellantis stops shift at Luton plant due to ‘pingdemic’
After Nissan last week, Vauxhall is also hit by large numbers of UK workers self-isolating due to UK's track and trace Covid app.
‘Production line havoc’ with UK health app – Unite
Union warning of havoc across UK industry as health app triggers mass isolation.
Hyundai to test ‘RoboShuttle’ Service
Hyundai Motor to introduce an autonomous, demand-responsive shuttle service in South Korea, starting August 9.
VW Group moves to more LNG powered ships in logistics
Four LNG ships to replace diesel ships in the VW fleet at the end of 2023. CO2 per ship reduced by up to 25%.
ACEA says EU proposed ban on ICEs “not rational”
The European automakers lobby group thinks the EU demonising one technology does not make sense.
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Aston Martin – the future models
Aston Martin Lagonda seems to be on solid ground, with Mercedes-Benz taking an equity stake,...