A warning to OEMs – beware the temptation of subscription services
The ever-increasing amount of on-board software-based technology found in modern vehicles has introduced plenty of new opportunities for monetization in…
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Mike Vousden
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Why does the chips shortage hit some vehicle markets harder than others?
You could forgive the automotive industry for feeling a little bruised at the moment. It was already straining to address…
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Cloudy outlook for Jeep in China, but is there a silver lining?
Stellantis and GAC recently confirmed they would close their struggling joint venture building Jeep models in China. This is another…
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Tesla Cybertruck dumps Aussie reservation holders
Tesla’s sci-fi-inspired Cybertruck pickup generated a tremendous amount of hype for the brand when it was first shown in November…
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Sony and Honda will develop BEVs together, but are they late to the party?
More details have now been shared relating to the planned joint venture between Sony and Honda. The two Japanese giants…
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VW starts production of long-awaited ID.Buzz EV but will price and packaging limit its appeal?
Among Volkswagen’s battery-electric ID lineup, perhaps no model has caused quite as much excitement as the ID.Buzz. This part-van-part-MPV is…
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What GM’s 3D printing and hand crafting plans tell us about the 2023 Cadillac Celestiq
Some EVs aim to offer long driving ranges or rapid acceleration, but a growing number are leaning into the luxury…
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Will Autopilot problems snowball into a major headache for Tesla?
A string of high-profile Tesla crashes has led the US road safety regulator (NHTSA) to upgrade its existing investigation into…
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Reasons for optimism on China market prospects
Compared to many western nations, China handled the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic relatively effectively. The country locked down…
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Should Europe brace for an incoming wave of Chinese EV imports?
China is the most populous country in the world, its second-biggest economy, and the largest producer and consumer of battery-electric…