Interior design and technology – Jaguar E-Pace
The Jaguar E-Pace features just about every conceivable connectivity and infotainment gadget that you could wish for Christmas. We take a closer look inside this baby Jaguar.
Great Wall Motor future models – Tank
Soon to celebrate its first birthday, Tank was a smart move by its maker. Even...
Will Evergrande ever crack the EV game?
Many Chinese companies entering the EV space have a background in automotive or adjacent industries, but debt-laden real-estate giant Evergrande is an exception.
Europe is seeing a hiring boom in automotive industry big data roles
As CASE technologies, especially connected vehicles, roll out - Big Data capabilities are being strengthened in automotive companies.
Great Wall Motor future models – Wey
Not yet five years old, Wey soared for a time but more recently has crashed somewhat, October retail sales being down by 70% year-on-year. Will various new models be able to restore the brand's fortunes?
Data analytics related hiring in global automotive picked up in October compared to last year
Top companies for AI patents in automotive manufacturing and supply in the three months to September
For number of patent filings in GlobalData's database, Toyota tops OEMs and Continental is top supplier
| Company | Number of patents |
|---|---|
| Toyota | 62 |
| Ford | 50 |
| General Motors | 47 |
| Honda | 19 |
| Continental | 13 |
| Denso | 10 |
| Tesla | 10 |
| Aptiv | 9 |
| Porsche | 8 |
| Kia | 7 |
Latest News
InoBat Auto signs for pilot battery line
Lithium-ion pilot battery plant should be producing by the end of 2022.
Redesigned Canter production starts in Europe
Updated truck built from a mix of Japanese- and European-made parts.
Cazoo expands European reach with launch in France and Germany
'Cazoo yeah you can' in France and Germany, as well as the UK.
Grammer aiming to reduce its carbon emissions worldwide by 50%
Grammer’s Materials & Sustainability pre-development team has been working with Institute of Plastics and Circular Economy (IKK) at Leibnitz University.
Latest Themes
Filings buzz in the automotive industry: 21% increase in digitalization mentions since Q2 of 2020
GlobalData analysis of company filings has found a big jump in mentions of term 'digitalization' among automotive companies.
Gefco and Gardien Transports test synthetic biodiesel
One-year project supports Gefco France’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions from finished vehicles logistics operations.
Artificial intelligence innovation among automotive industry companies has dropped off in the last year
Analysis of patent filings shows a shrinking level of AI-related applications in the industry over the past year
Baidu finds strength in AI and autonomous vehicles
Chinese internet giant Baidu is under pressure on its bottom line, but diversifying to AI and automotive is helping to compensate for regulatory headwinds in its core business.
UECC takes delivery of LNG battery hybrid Pure Car and Truck Carrier
LNG battery hybrid technology will enable new-builds to exceed IMO requirement to cut carbon intensity by 40% from 2008 levels by 2030.
SEAT and VW Autoeuropa connect Martorell and Palmela factories by train
The rail service will transport over 20,000 vehicles a year, avoiding 2,400 road journeys to reduce CO2 emissions by 43%.
Honda announces new safety technology
“Zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles globally by 2050” is the goal.
Panasonic launching connected car cybersecurity
Cybersecurity system anticipates new connected vehicle rules for Japan.
Expert Commentary & Analysis
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XPeng eyes increased shipments to Europe
XPeng is the latest Chinese EV startup to eye increased shipments to Europe, having started...
Interior design and technology – VW California
The quintessential VW California has won hearts and minds since the 1950s but what does...