XPend heads overseas, Volvo needs more factories, Will Evergrande crack EVs? – the week
Graeme Roberts reviews the week's most popular analysis and news.
US light vehicle market down 16% in November
Rate of decline eased in November, but inventories remain tight – though there are signs...
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 with just the one model until recently, the brand retailed more than 45,000 units in the year to the end of October. Many more SUVs are coming fairly soon.
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.
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
New Zealand sales set November records
Careful forward planning by distributors is reducing impacts of shipping constraints due to Covid-19 and microchip shortages, enabling a steady supply of new vehicles.
Toyota Texas starts new Tundra production
First full redesign since plant opened in 2006.
Marelli poaches new chief from Nexteer
New chief has a long history with multiple suppliers.
Cautious optimism on HGV driver shortage – Logistics UK
Report reveals significant steps have been taken to address recruitment issues.
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
View MoreBMW expands 4 Series with G24
First came new versions of the 4 Series Coupé (G22) and Convertible (G23), now comes...
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...
Collaboration: the key to designing better EV battery packs
The importance of collaboration and common solution platforms to ensure smooth and efficient EV design...
Great Wall Motor future models – Wey
Not yet five years old, Wey soared for a time but more recently has crashed...