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Stellantis still seeking Ellesmere commitment- CEO
Stellantis says it is seeking "commitments and support" from the UK government as the newly-combined manufacturer mulls the future of its Ellesmere...
Chip shortfall extends GM NA output cuts - report
General Motors reportedly said Wednesday (3 March) it was further extending production cuts at three North American plants and adding a fourth due to...
Ford Europe extends keyless fob theft protection
Ford Europe has increased the number of models offering owners heightened protection from theft thanks to security technology which disables their...
NHTSA probing Toyota RAV4 fires
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced an investigation into Toyota RAV4 battery fires, media reports said.
Hyundai Motor joins ambitious hydrogen group
SK, Hyundai Motor, POSCO, Hanwha and Hyosung are planning to spend KRW43.4 trillion (US$38.6bn) by the end of 2030 in all areas of the South Korean...
Product activity boosting India car market
India's car market is bouncing back. Year-on-year (y-o-y) passenger vehicle sales in India grew by 23% in February.
Chip shortage sees Dacia cut output again
Renault Romania unit Dacia reportedly said it would again suspend production following the recent Ford announcement of a longer stoppage at its...

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.

South Korean sales rebound 24% in February
Domestic sales by South Korea’s five main automakers combined rebounded strongly in February 2021, by almost 24% to...

Toyota commits to new A-seg city car for Europe
Toyota has confirmed it will produce a third model on its TNGA-B vehicle platform for Europe’s A-segment (city cars).
Latest automotive insights

Rimac – what’s all the fuss about?
Electric vehicle startups are a dime a dozen at the moment.

Mahindra and Pininfarina future models
This year will be one of ups and downs for Mahindra & Mahindra. On the plus side, the company's Automobili Pininfarina...

Interior design and technology – SEAT Leon
The fourth and latest generation SEAT Leon is the first for the brand that integrates a plug-in hybrid system as well as...

JLR job cuts, January global sales, new Magna plant - the week
News Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) had confirmed a further 2,000 job cuts this year, following the automaker's...

Is contract manufacturing the future for EV startups?
This week's announcement from EV startup Fisker it had inked a deal with Taiwan's Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as consumer electronics contract manufacturer Foxconn, to co-develop and build a "breakthrough new segment vehicle" reflects a new approach from EV startups - contract rather than in-house build.

COMMENT - BEVs and hydrogen provide fuel for thought
There have been a number of stories in the press recently which all in one way or another related to the potential...

Honda open to partnerships in race for EVs
Honda is looking to set up more partnerships to tackle future challenges – that is the message coming from the company’s...

GAC Guangzhou Auto future models
In addition to JVs with Toyota, Honda & Acura, Mitsubishi and Stellantis (Jeep), GAC's thriving own-brand business sold...
Hot issues

Semiconductor shortages hit automotive output
As vehicle production volumes rise again, OEMs are reporting supply bottlenecks for critical semiconductors - with the...

Perspectives on 2020 - views from around the auto industry
In these extraordinary times, we have reached out to parts of the global auto industry for perspectives on current...

COVID-19 hits the auto industry
The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak is causing disruption in China (especially Hubei province) with knock-on impacts on...
Latest interviews

Redesigning the automotive retail experience - Q&A with ZeroLight
There are some in the auto industry who believe that the rise of digital solutions within the new car buying journey...

Euro vision - Q&A with Apollo Vredestein
Tyres remain a key technology within chassis engineering. Quite apart from the fact that vehicle grip and handling...
Riding high on coconut shells - Q&A with Carbon Air
A British materials company is planning further growth of applications for its ‘activated carbon’...
Material matters - Challenges of casting EV and hybrid components
As vehicles are developed to meet the low emissions targets set around the world, it isn’t just...
5G and the digital cockpit – Q&A with Harman
Forget RPM, think EPM (Experiences Per Mile). As mobility shifts, the digital cockpit is evolving,...
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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