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With 25.76 million passenger and commercial vehicles, more than 400 operating carmakers, and a single market accounting for 45% of all vehicles sold by the five most successful international carmakers, China is the world’s biggest…

Some industry analysts believe the car ownership model could soon be back in the ascendancy due to heightened concerns about health and hygiene during the pandemic. Suddenly, ride-hailing and other shared mobility options seem less…

While the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has upended the global automotive market during the past 12 months, the commercial-vehicle (CV) segment proved relatively less vulnerable than other sectors. The Economist…

Connected vehicle applications promise a wealth of safety and comfort related advances for drivers as well as more efficient multi-modal mobility and smarter cities. A wide range of ecosystem players are exploring the potential for…

An online event hosted by solid-state battery company QuantumScape left a panel of experts in awe as dramatic improvements in key performance criteria were revealed. New York-headquartered QuantumScape plans to…

Much of the mobility sector relies on scale to deliver true value, either through being large enough to drive down the cost of vehicles through economies of scale or operating over a broad enough area to access the largest possible…

Steel has underpinned vehicle design since the industry’s earliest days due to its strength and cost-effectiveness. Despite growing interest in alternatives like aluminium and carbon-fibre, it remains the most widely used material…

The notion that cars are becoming “computers on wheels” is already an outdated expression, and shortchanges the direction in which the automotive industry is heading. In future electrical architectures, cars are becoming “servers…

Start-ups have been pivotal in blurring the lines between the automotive and mobility industries. In fact, early stage companies remain one of the sector’s hottest topics as opportunities arise, new players emerge,…

The world has progressively digitised in recent decades and the pace of change is increasing, changing products and industries beyond recognition. The ready and rapid adoption of digital technology in all parts of society is…

A decline in gasoline and diesel vehicle sales will impact suppliers as well as automakers. Those that have built their business around the downstream elements of the engine look well placed to navigate the…

The global COVID-19 pandemic hit the mobility industry like a multi-car pileup. The crisis has given automakers and suppliers a new revenue and profit mandate: develop a sustainable business strategy that aligns with ‘next normal’…

With a car subscription service, you will be paying a flat fee, usually every month. This is a recurring payment, and in turn, you enjoy access to different vehicles under the program. You can change your car as often as you want, depending…

No sector within road transportation is more reliant on diesel than heavy-duty commercial vehicles. In the European Union, more than 97% of new medium- and heavy-duty trucks sold run on diesel. A similar figure can be…

If your business relies on road-based transportation, do you ever wonder how you can take advantage of this fact to boost your business? Here are three different options to consider. Get ready to save on product storage and vehicle…