Megan Lampinen, Author at Automotive World Future mobility articles, reports, and events Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:30:05 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png Megan Lampinen, Author at Automotive World 32 32 What does Trump’s return mean for automotive? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/what-does-trumps-return-mean-for-automotive/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:09:38 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428230 From trade to EVs, the change in administration could put US automotive on a dramatically different course. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Stellantis sales and revenue fall, outlook slashed https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/stellantis-sales-and-revenue-fall-outlook-slashed/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:59:40 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428207 Q3 results were actually a little better than expected and the share price rose by 2% on results day, writes Jonathan Storey

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]]> Europe under pressure: Schaeffler cuts 4,700 jobs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/europe-under-pressure-schaeffler-cuts-4700-jobs/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:20:08 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428175 Schaeffler joins the growing list of German-based automotive companies undergoing drastic restructuring. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Subaru returns to double-digit margin in Q2 https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/subaru-returns-to-double-digit-margin-in-q2/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:36:08 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428167 Revenue grew by 3.8%, helped by a 2.1% rise in unit sales and favourable forex. By Jonathan Storey

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]]> Wage cuts or plant closures: how Volkswagen can save itself https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/wage-cuts-or-plant-closures-how-volkswagen-can-save-itself/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:06:44 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428128 The proposal for factory closures has been replaced by a call for wage cuts. By Ian Henry

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]]> Toyota CTO: eVTOL to change ‘sense of distance and time’ https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/toyota-cto-evtol-to-change-sense-of-distance-and-time/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:50:34 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428123 Toyota and Joby are making progress on their vision for air mobility. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Freelander: another JLR brand, outside the house https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/freelander-another-jlr-brand-outside-the-house/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:55:04 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427901 The idea is to transform the Freelander from a dormant brand into a stream of royalties, writes Ian Henry

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]]> Mitsubishi Motors anticipates much stronger H2 https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/mitsubishi-motors-anticipates-much-stronger-h2/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:52:50 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428103 Jonathan Storey takes a deep dive into the latest results from Mitsubishi Motors

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]]> VW Q3 results: 2024 proving even tougher than feared https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/vw-q3-results-2024-proving-even-tougher-than-feared/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:51:33 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428100 Q3 group revenue dipped 0.5% to €78.5bn, with a 0.7% drop in the automotive division. By Jonathan Storey

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]]> AI connects sustainability with profitability https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ai-connects-sustainability-with-profitability/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:07:55 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=425067 Nadine Kanja explores several examples of how AI could help OEMs and their suppliers meet sustainability goals

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]]> How independent are Chinese manufacturers from government? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/how-independent-are-chinese-manufacturers-from-government/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:10:18 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428057 The Chinese government is putting pressure on Chinese manufacturers to pause expansion in Europe as a result of the tariff conflict, writes Ian Henry

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]]> Nikola warns cash to run out in Q1 2025 https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/nikola-warns-cash-to-run-out-in-q1-2025/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:49:13 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428053 The search is on to secure capital from ‘like-minded’ investors. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> China fights back against Europe’s EV tariff hike https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/china-fights-back-against-europes-ev-tariff-hike/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:45:44 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427990 China refuses to accept the additional tariffs imposed by the European Commission and claims they violate WTO rules. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Battery innovation progress hinges on testing infrastructure https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/battery-innovation-progress-hinges-on-testing-infrastructure/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:12:25 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=424929 UL Solutions offers an inside look at one of automotive’s most extensive battery testing facilities. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Is there really a market for US pick-ups in Europe? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/is-there-really-a-market-for-us-pick-ups-in-europe/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:50:42 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427916 The modest size of the European pick-up market makes Stellantis’ decision to push ahead with Ram sales intriguing, writes Ian Henry

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]]> Renault Q3: weaker sales but forecast maintained https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/renault-q3-weaker-sales-but-forecast-maintained/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:55:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427826 Jonathan Storey takes a deep dive into the latest results from Renault

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]]> Suzuki and Toyota update EV plans with Indian-built SUV https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/suzuki-and-toyota-update-ev-plans-with-indian-built-suv/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:43:36 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427920 Suzuki will share its first electric model with Toyota, but both are sticking to a multi-tech strategy. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Ford Q3 profit constrained by US$2.2bn EV losses https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ford-q3-profit-constrained-by-us2-2bn-ev-losses/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:04:10 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427867 Group revenue rose 5.5% to US$46.2bn, as wholesale volumes rose by 0.8% thanks to a solid rise at Ford Pro and the sales mix remaining favourable, writes Jonathan Storey

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]]> GM Q3: resilient results and a forecast upgrade https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/gm-q3-resilient-results-and-a-forecast-upgrade/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:30:41 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427779 Q3 group revenue rose by 10.5% to a record US$48.76bn as consolidated wholesales rose by 5.3%. By Jonathan Storey

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]]> Hyundai Motor Q3 sales slow, profit declines https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hyundai-motor-q3-sales-slow-profit-declines/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:38:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427781 Hyundai Motor's automotive revenue grew by 5.3% but operating profit dropped by 26% and the margin fell a sharp 2.9 points. By Jonathan Storey

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