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.
Emerging markets
Tesla plans China owner data access
Tesla has said it was developing a platform for car owners in China that would allow them to access data generated by their vehicles.
ASEAN sales just slightly lower in Q1
Sales of new vehicles in southeast Asia’s six largest markets declined by just 0.2% to 692,961 units in the first quarter of 2021 from 694,471 units in the same period of last year, according to data exclusively collected for just-auto from local industry sources including vehicle manufacturers, trade associations and government departments.
Tesla strengthens government liaison team in China
Tesla has moved to strengthen its engagement with the Chinese government and industry regulators, according to local reports citing industry sources, as it faces increased government scrutiny following recent safety and customer service complaints in the country.
ICE decline will hit Romania auto within a decade
An accelerated decline in demand for cars with ICE engines in Europe, expected for the next five to 10 years, would significantly affect Romanian manufacturers with direct consequences including state revenues in this field and the loss of dozens of thousands of jobs, according to a Frames & Factory 4.0 analysis quoted by Adevarul and reported by Romania Insider.
Suzuki suspends plants in India to free up oxygen
Suzuki Motor said it would suspend operations at its three assembly plants in India for over a week early in May to make available oxygen normally used in car manufacturing…
Geely to bring ‘flying taxis’ to China
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group this week announced plans to bring urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles, or flying taxis, to China and provide mobility services to consumers. The Geely Technology Group…
Baidu launches driverless fee-paying taxi service in Beijing
Chinese internet giant Baidu this week said it would launch the country's first commercial self-driving taxi service in Beijing next month. Baidu said it would begin operating the driverless service…
Q1 2021 worst for EU26 in over 40 years
Last month, new car registrations increased by 63% in Europe compared with March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. According to JATO Dynamics data for 26 markets across the region,…
Toyota’s global sales fell 5.1% in FY2020
Toyota Motor Corporation sales worldwide fell by just 5.1% to 9,919,759 units in the fiscal year ending on 31st March 2021, a year in which economies around the world were…
Munich show organiser counts EVs worldwide
The number of electric cars worldwide has been estimated at around 10m vehicles for a Munich Mobility (Frankfurt show successor) survey which will be done annually. The most electric cars…
