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Credit: Michael Traitov/ Shutterstock Mentions of artificial intelligence within the filings of companies in the automotive industry were 141% increase between July 2020 and June 2021 than in 2016, according to the latest analysis of data from GlobalData. When companies in the automotive industry publish annual and quarterly reports, ESG reports and other filings, GlobalData […]

Analysis by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, suggests the global vehicle market in 2021 is heading for a disappointing result, dented by shortages of critical components that have restricted new vehicle supply. “With the latest results in, it seems fair to assume that the semiconductors shortage is set to continue into Q4 and

With new vehicle inventory levels hovering around 1m units in October, less than half the level of one year ago, Cox Automotive forecast another month of relatively slow new vehicle sales in October and sales have been down notably year on year with some brands dropping over 30%. Results are coming in and the final

ZF has acquired Bestmile’s technology, in what the German supplier says is a “significant step” towards launching the commercial vehicle industry’s first Mobility Orchestration Platform. Using ZF’s Next Generation Mobility strategy, the platform will help operators to realise ambitions for Transportation as a Service (TaaS) and Mobility as a Service (MaaS) for all types of

UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales fell 4.6% year on year in October as 27,420 vans were registered, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said. This was the the second consecutive month of decline but the sector remained 2.3% up on the five-year pre-pandemic average for October. Registrations of heavier vans, which weigh

Aptiv has reported third-quarter revenue down 5% to US$3.7bn, adjusted for currency exchange, commodity movements and divestitures, with net income of US$86m. “Our third quarter performance reflects continued robust demand for our safe, green and connected technologies and our relentless focus on serving customers despite the challenging operating environment,” said Aptiv president and CEO, Kevin Clark.

Peugeot 308 SW Inside story The all-black cabin of the 308 is cloaked in a rich mix of materials, satin chrome dashboard trim and interior door handles and plenty of hi-tech equipment.  It features Peugeot’s i-Cockpit that comprises four elements: a small steering wheel, head-up display (HUD), high centre console and touchscreen. And it all

Building on the interest following the recent openings of the Franciacorta and Tokyo locations, Porsche Cars Canada has announced its first Porsche Experience Centre (PEC). Only the tenth in the world and third of its kind in North America after Atlanta and Los Angeles, the future Porsche Experience Centre Toronto will be located on a

BorgWarner said Q3 2021 sales rose 35% year on year to $3,416m. Earnings were $0.40 per share, operating income $253m and adjusted operating income $311m. BW said the acquisition of Delphi Technologies and increased demand for its own products “more than offset the decline in industry production”. Net earnings for the third quarter 2021 were