All articles by Frankie Youd

Frankie Youd is the Senior Reporter for Just Auto. She has a background in Journalism with a BA Hons degree from The University of Sussex.

AI will be a gamechanger in the testing environment – UTAC [includes podcast]

Kirsty Andrew, vice president of UK operations at automotive testing and proving ground specialist, UTAC, has told Just Auto that…
Suzuki to launch new eVitara in Japan in January

Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that it plans to launch sales of its new battery-powered eVitara SUV in Japan…
LG Uplus launches autonomous bus service in Busan, South Korea

South Korea’s LG Uplus Corporation announced that it has launched a self-driving public bus service in the Osiria District of…
South Korean vehicle exports rise 9% in August

The value of built-up vehicles exported from South Korea rose by 8.6% year-on-year to US$ 5.5 billion in August 2025,…
South Korea-US trade negotiations stall

Trade negotiations between South Korea and the US have stalled, after the two countries agreed in principle at the end…

SK On opens pilot solid-state battery plant

South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer SK On Company announced that it has completed the construction of a pilot…
Indonesian vehicle sales fall 19% in August

New vehicle sales in Indonesia continued to decline in August 2025, by 19% to 61,780 units from 76,302 in the…
Lexus unveils new IS model

Toyota’s premium car division, Lexus, has unveiled its new IS sports sedan, which is scheduled to go on sale in…
Chinese vehicle sales rise 16% in August

Sales of Chinese-made vehicles, including exports, rose by over 16% year-on-year to 2.857 million units in August 2025, after declining…
Looking at leather alternatives: process and benefits

The automotive industry is increasingly turning to more sustainable materials, both for interior and exterior applications. Mercedes-Benz has recently announced…