Articles

Peter Richards shares key takeaways from Protolabs research into innovation in automotive manufacturingThe automotive industry is experiencing a mobility revolution even greater than that seen during the early 1900s, when mass production of…

Ralph Dangelmaier explores what the possibilities of in-vehicle payments mean for the customer experience and brand differentiationAlmost nine in ten Europeans own a car in their household. Furthermore, it’s estimated that the typical UK…

Flip through any car magazine or blog and range is typically shown as a defining factor in whether or not an electric vehicle (EV) is recommendable compared to its peers. Range, or lack of it, is regularly claimed as one of the biggest…

The King's Speech promise of an Automated Vehicles Bill could be an industry landmark, writes Sarah RidingAutonomous vehicle (AV) developments came under the spotlight in the UK during the King’s Speech on 7 November. The speech…

Manuel del Castillo explains recent consumer views related to spoofing attacks and why they cause a significant threat for automakersAutonomous vehicle technology is advancing quickly. Self-driving vehicles on the motorways have become…

In an open letter to electric vehicle stakeholders, Dan Blondal outlines the problems with the lithium supply chainLithium-ion batteries—having reliably powered phones and laptops for years—are now the linchpin of electric vehicles (EVs).…

Sandeep Rao takes a deep dive into Tesla's latest results and their reflection on the wider EV segmentTesla’s Q3 earnings release has a number of encouraging trends: across nine months of the current financial year (FY), total production…

Giuseppe Pedretti explores the importance of innovation to accelerate the transition to EVs and how supporting industries can help encourage consumers to drive greenerIn recent years, electric vehicles (EVs) have experienced a surge in…

The automotive industry has a history of embracing cutting-edge technologies. Far from just an engine and four wheels, now a vehicle can have as many as 50 computer systems operating and controlling a variety of features. While this surge…

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.…