Hitachi bus deal, Russia sales surge, Honda Ignition expands – the week
Just Auto deputy editor Graeme Roberts reviews a busy week of news and analysis.
How Audi is using AI as a supply chain risk radar
Audi is using AI to monitor its supply chain and provide early warning of issues.
Interior design and technology – Ford Fiesta Van
The latest generation Fiesta Van, launched in 2018, marks Ford's return to the urban hatchback van market. We take a closer look inside.
Nissan future models – 2021-2031
Nissan is the topic of the final report in a series examining future models for Renault Group and Nissan Motor brands.
Tesla cautious as scrutiny in China rises
For Tesla, China is an increasingly vital market, but future progress there could be undermined by public relations issues and emerging shortcomings in government relations.
Automotive company stocks have recovered better than average since the pandemic began
The top 10 countries for cloud computing job adds from automotive manufacturing and supply companies in 2021 (Source: GlobalData)
| Country | Cloud computing job ads in 2021 |
|---|---|
| United States | 1259 |
| India | 327 |
| Germany | 297 |
| Poland | 131 |
| France | 106 |
| China | 76 |
| Philippines | 65 |
| Sweden | 58 |
| Ireland | 52 |
| Israel | 44 |
Latest News
Baidu and BAIC plan mass production of robotaxis
The plan is for a fleet of 1,000 'low-cost' Apollo Moon autonomous EVs to be built over the next three years.
Bridgestone invests in Kodiak Robotics
Deepens a partnership that will put Bridgestone technologies on Kodiak's driverless freight trucks.
RHA meets UK government to address driver shortage
Growing UK commercial driver shortage compels RHA to seek meeting with British Roads Minister.
Subaru idling Japan plant, Suzuki mulls closures
The ongoing chip shortage will disrupt output at Subaru and Suzuki assembly plants in Japan.
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