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Sven Schuwirth talks to Megan Lampinen about his strategy around EVs, connectivity and alternative retailFuture mobility trends are forcing established automakers to reinvent themselves as technology companies, but what does that mean for a…

Richard Felton explores how generative AI is likely to shape the automotive industry, and how car manufacturers might be able to leverage the technologyGenerative AI applications continue to capture widespread attention and imagination. In…

Moritz Neukirchner explores the evolution of software-defined vehicles and the new revenue opportunities they may presentLooking at the classic automotive software industry, there are essentially two markets today: the market for in-vehicle…

Shahar Shechter explores the measures OEMs can take to mitigate RF attacks and strengthen the overall security of their vehicle fleetsKeyless entry and ignition systems began to appear in production in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and…

Regional governments are introducing stimulus packages to support domestic EV markets and encourage battery R&D. By Benedikt SobotkaAsia’s electric vehicle (EV) market is poised for decades of historic growth. In the global race to…

Emma Loveday explores the top things fleets need to consider when looking to decarbonise operations and improve their sustainability credentialsElectric vehicles (EVs) play a key role in achieving ambitious net zero targets set for 2050.…

Business litigation lawyers at Faegre Drinker offer advice to manufacturers on potential collective redress outcomes arising from the right-to-repairThe European Union’s Collective Redress Directive (the CRD)—which provides the potential…

While driver-centric subscription features mark a step forward for the industry, they will remain elusive for most drivers until OEMs make them more accessible. By Jillian GoldbergFrom Netflix to Hello Fresh to the Dollar Shave Club,…

Robert Ziegler breaks down the most common myths of electrifying heavy goods vehiclesThe decarbonisation of freight has been largely neglected in the global race towards net zero—despite contributing 30% to all road transport emissions.…

The modern automotive space feels like a natural home for open-source software, writes Ben MalingThe requirements for automotive software are shifting dramatically as the industry evolves towards the software-defined vehicle (SDV) paradigm.…

Krzysztof Wróblewski explores how recycled tyres could help shape the future of mobilityWhat if the industry considered end-of-life tyres (ELTs) as new commodities and not waste? The billion-plus tyres discarded annually can provide…

Eliron Ekstein explores the resurgence of automotive manufacturing in the US and what that means for both the auto and tech industriesFirst it was Japan, then Korea—and now it’s China that is contending for the crown as the world centre for…

The automotive tyre industry is embarking on a journey of reinvention as it addresses increasingly pressing sustainability concerns. About 6.1 million metric tons of tyre dust are released every year with wear and tear. Containing toxic…

Data analytics can improve not just vehicle safety but also the safety of supporting road infrastructure, writes Alessandro ChimeraAs the world’s road networks and related systems become increasingly populated with autonomous vehicles and…

Chris Stott explores how OEMs and retailers can maintain clear, real-time visibility of the vehicle pipelineFollowing a turbulent year for the automotive sector in 2022, the UK industry has certainly shown encouraging signs of recovery…