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Autonomous driving has progressed rapidly in recent years, moving from small-scale robotics challenges to reshaping some of the world’s biggest companies’ long-term strategies. Programmes that might once have been considered pet projects…

Paul Holland explores various ways in which companies can run their electric fleets more efficientlyRegistrations of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK rose 75% last year, from 108,000 to 191,000 and more than a quarter of new cars are…

Alletta Brenner explores how existing liability rules could affect the speed and manner in which driverless trucks are adoptedTruck driver shortages are one of the leading reasons for recent supply chain woes but the issue is hardly new.…

Current chip shortages plaguing manufacturers could be resolved with new hardware agnostic systems for vehicles, domestic chip manufacturing and silicon. By Christopher DyerIncreased dependency on computing and smart phone technology has…

Yagil Tzur explores how self-driving developments are likely to evolve over the coming monthsDespite all the bumps in the road over the past year for autonomous vehicles (AVs) and the industry’s focus on electric vehicles, 2022 will see AVs…

Like many emerging markets, emissions resulting from road transportation in Brazil are high. Awareness of the problem has been growing among consumers, and the government has recognised more must be done. However, a love affair with…

Plenty of work is going on under the skin of the car where advanced electronics and artificial intelligence are transforming what a vehicle can do. But the touch and feel of the vehicle remains crucial, and increasingly so as the vehicle…

As the British government halt the smart motorway conversion scheme, the safety, validity and effectiveness of these new roads continue to be under scrutiny. By Christopher Dyer.When introduced on a trial basis around Birmingham, UK in…

Brazil has enjoyed a long history of trading with Chinese companies, and the market looks set for a resurgence of Chinese automakers on Brazilian soil. The global financial crisis led many of these manufacturers to exit the country…

Companies that dive into digital supply chains, digitally-enhanced experiences, sustainability and connected vehicles will be best positioned to grow in the future, argues Dominik WeeThe past two years have been incredibly difficult for the…

Exact definitions vary by region, but medium-duty (MD) commercial vehicles span a wide range of applications and weight limits. While MD is something of a catch-all term and is not adopted by all markets, it is generally used to describe…

Disrupted supply chains are nothing new to the automotive industry. From factory fires, natural disasters and stranded ships to parts shortages and the lasting effects of COVID-19, it has faced its fair share over recent years.The latest…

Roland Berger experts investigate how the commercial vehicle powertrain mix is set to evolve in coming yearsJust a few years back, commercial vehicles (CVs) were seen as a safe bastion for diesel engines. Efficiency, durability and energy…

In welcoming 2022, we can reflect upon how much 2021 changed the landscape of the mobility sector. Across Europe we have seen fast-paced change in electric vehicles (EVs), automation and personal travel, shifting our priorities from public…

With disruptive new entrants looking to push car sales online and OEMs emphasising user experience, retailers need to find new ways to attract customers, writes David GreenbergCar buyers today expect more from their experience of purchasing…