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Is the BEV world moving away from rare-earth magnets?

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) remain the default for most BEV drivetrains, but they come with reliance on rare-earth magnets.

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Hardware vs software: The road to autonomous driving

The need to connect hardware and software is now as important as ever within the automotive industry.

Global light vehicle production forecast for 2026 gets a downgrade

GlobalData analysts' latest assessment of the outlook for world light vehicle production across the globe.

Toyota global sales down again in April

Third straight month of decline as Middle East disruption and slower sales in China continue.

UK car output dipped slightly in April

UK car production down just 0.7% in April versus year ago pace.

US light vehicle market forecast to tick up in May

Affluent demographic car buyers may be shaking off high fuel prices and low consumer sentiment – for now.

Chinese brands hit insurance obstacles in UK car market

The rapid rise of Chinese brands in the UK is bringing some insurance market issues.

Suzuki opens second plant in Kharkhoda, India

The company aims to have a production capacity of four million vehicles in India in the medium term.

VinFast begins VF MPV 7 production in Indonesia

First buyers offered US$900 and free charging.