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No deal tariffs would undermine green recovery
No deal - exiting the EU on 31 December without a trade deal with the bloc, thus reverting to World Trade Organisation (WTO) terms imposing a 10%...
Dacia prices Spring EV cheap for Europe
Dacia's first EV - the Spring - will cost EUR 17,800 in Hungary, according to local media.
Thailand output plunges, recovery path uncertain
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has reported a year-on-year decline of 38.76% in vehicle production in Thailand over the past nine months....
Britain plans law to speed post-Brexit trade
Britain announced on Thursday it would introduce legislation to try to minimise major delays and disruption at one of its busiest trade routes when it...
Thyssenkrupp agrees restructuring deal
Thyssenkrupp has reached agreement with workers on the restructuring of its German springs and stabilisers operation.
GWM expands with new base in Wuhan
Great Wall Motors (GWM) has opened a new manufacturing site (GWM Jingmen Vehicle Production Base) in Wuhan, Hubei Province.
Kia Sorento gets multi-collision brake system
The new Kia Sorento is the first Kia to be equipped with its Multi-Collision Brake system, helping to prevent passengers from being involved in...
FREE TO READ - Global pandemic sector recovery briefing
As we enter a recovery phase around the world, we aim to bring you the latest news and intelligence on the speed, nature and shape of the automotive sector's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tesla posts fifth consecutive quarterly profit
Tesla has reported its fifth consecutive quarterly profit and said it is on track to deliver half a million vehicles...
Cruise to seek US regulatory approval for hands free driving
Cruise, the self driving car maker in which General Motors is the majority shareholder, has said it would seek...
Latest automotive insights
ANALYSIS - G22 BMW M440i Coupe
The fact that 'correction' kits are already available from the after-market for those seeking a less arresting front end for their G22 4 Series might not be a bad thing. After all, the publicity generated by the controversial looks of the E65 7 Series likely helped to make it the brisk seller that it became. BMW might even be on to something if the new Coupé reinvigorates a segment in steep decline.
New GMC Hummer EV revealed to battle Tesla’s Cybertruck and Rivian’s R1T
Hummer is the latest nameplate to be revived for an upcoming SUV, following the relaunch of the Ford Bronco and...
RESEARCH SNAPSHOT - Taking the long view on hydrogen vehicles
Cast your mind back a decade or so ago and you’ll recall how hydrogen was among a number of promising alternative fuel...
COMMENT - Nikola faces serious credibility questions
Nikola – the US-based EV startup focused on hydrogen-based power sources – had been hailed by some as the ‘next Tesla’,...
Interior design and technology – Kia Soul
The third generation Kia Soul is powered in Europe exclusively by electric energy. With a claimed combined range of 280 miles on a single charge, that’s a country mile improvement on the original Soul EV’s 132 miles and should relieve any symptoms of range anxiety. The longer range is due partly to the knowledge the Korean carmaker has gleaned from its e-Niro. Continuing just-auto/AIC’s review of interior design and technology trends, we take a closer look inside this quirky all-electric compact crossover.
Global light vehicle markets update
As was posited two weeks ago in our early take on September’s light vehicle sales the month has proved to be the...
Suzuki - what's coming next and when
It wasn't a great first half of the year for Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Suzuki alike, Japan and India having...
With the majority of its worldwide sales in the USA, electrification hasn't been at the top of Subaru's list of...
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
Tomorrow’s car - Perpetually upgradeable machines
With vehicles averaging 11 years on the road, the opportunities to surprise and delight motorists are few and far...
Redefining LiDAR - Will perception software become the eyes of AVs?
California-based LiDAR specialist, AEye has developed iDAR (Intelligent Detection And Ranging), a perception system that...
Sit down, we need to talk – Facetime with Nio
While giving instructions in our cars is nothing new, putting questions to the likes of Alexa and...
INTERVIEW – Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida
Makoto Uchida became president and CEO of Nissan in January 2020, and by May had unveiled his...
SNAPSHOT - Skoda designer discusses Enyaq iV SUV
Karl Neuhold, head of exterior design at Skoda, highlights the upcoming Enyaq IV car's design...
Thought leaders
Webinar on-demand: Next Generation Design for the Automotive industry
The automotive industry is changing faster than ever, with electrification, connectivity autonomous driving, and lightweight construction combining to do away with old design...
Webinar on-demand - Interiors with Instincts: 3D Imaging Radar for In-Car Sensing
Safety, innovation and scalability are all key factors in designing intelligent interiors.
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Michelin SCA (ML) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
Michelin SCA (ML) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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