Skoda looks to the 2030s
With the ongoing exception of China, Škoda Auto is doing exceeding well in almost all markets. Next, it hopes to finally crack India with a new small car. This and other models could help the...
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ASEAN sales decline in Q3
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News editor Graeme Roberts reviews the week.
The proportion of companies hiring for robotics roles rose in August
Top countries for Environmental, Social, and Governance Jobs, June-August 2021 (Source: GlobalData)
ESG hiring trends in automotive across the world - the US tops the table by a huge margin (from GlobalData's Jobs Analytics database)
| Country | Number of jobs |
|---|---|
| United States | 4035 |
| Germany | 285 |
| United Kingdom | 240 |
| India | 222 |
| Canada | 164 |
| China | 163 |
| Mexico | 110 |
| France | 107 |
| Thailand | 105 |
| Romania | 83 |
Latest News
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Expert Commentary & Analysis
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Cloud hiring levels in the automotive industry rose to a year-high in August 2021
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