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Automotive news in the UK | Page 6

An overview of news, trends and research in the Automotive industry in the UK:

Sales of light vehicles to break through 100 million mark In the next seven years the light vehicle market is expected to grow at a rate of 2.6% per annum, taking the total number of cars sold past the 100 million mark. While China is expected to see a slowdown of growth, from
03 August 2015
IBM & PSA Peugeot Citroen to build connected services IT-giant IBM and PSA Peugeot Citroën have decided to partner up to develop new technical solutions needed to help various industries to deliver services from connected vehicles. Employees of the two firms will work closely with clients to deve
15 June 2015
BCG: Autonomous car market to hit 42 billion by 2025 The autonomous car market will hit $42 billion by 2025, projects the Boston Consulting Group. The firm’s research shows that consumer sentiment for partially autonomous and fully autonomous vehicles in the US is at 55% and 44% respectively. O
01 June 2015
Strategy&: Digitisation pressuring UK used car market Digitisation is expected to put pressure on the used car market in the UK in the coming years, research by Strategy& shows. As digitisation is allowing car buyers to consult increased amounts of information on possible car targets and compare p
27 May 2015
New Cambridge Consultants tool monitors rental cars Cambridge Consultants has developed a service for car hiring companies that tracks and monitors the car during the entire hiring period, to allow for a clear picture of what went on during the hire period. The wireless app-based DropTag DRIVE servi
14 May 2015
Accenture: Car buyers want better digital experiences Three quarters of car buyers are considering conducting the entire car-buying process online, new research by Accenture shows. According to the consulting firm, the results highlight the need for OEMs and dealers to pursue a more aggressive digital
11 May 2015
EC Harris boosts automotive presence with Paul Adams Built asset and design consulting firm EC Harris, part of Arcadis, has increased its presence in the automotive sector with the appointment of automotive professional Paul Adams as Partner - UK Sector Le
16 April 2015
Ricardo-AEA helps Leicester to shortlist for ULEV funding The Leicester City Council has been able to shortlist for the ‘Go Ultra Low’ ULEV (ultra-low emission vehicles) funding awarded by the UK Office for Low Emission Vehicles to cities demonstrating the most potential to adopt ULEVs. Consul
13 April 2015
KPMG: Connected cars to deliver huge UK jobs boost The development of connected and autonomous cars will deliver huge benefits to UK society and its economy, research by KPMG shows. The new cars are expected to boost the economy by £51 billion by 2030 and create 320,000 new jobs. According to
07 April 2015
Record profitability for automotive supply industry The automotive supply industry last year recorded its highest EBIT margin ever, recent research from Roland Berger finds. However, at the same time the outlook is mixed, with several long term fundamentals for the industry unergoing rapid change, i
25 March 2015
EY: Top five priorities of global automotive executives In today's fast-paced world, automotive businesses are facing significant challenges in their route to success, including volatility, gaining competitive advantages, and securing access to resources. Based on its annual survey among automotive exec
23 March 2015
Ricardo-AEA runs hydrogen refuelling station scheme Ricardo-AEA and E4tech have been chosen by the UK Government to run a competition to develop infrastructure proposals for a £3.5 million scheme to develop seven fully functioning hydrogen fuelling stations. Once candidates have been chosen, R
12 February 2015
Capgemini launces Automotive Insights Laboratory Global services firm Capgemini has recently launched an Automotive Insights Laboratory, forming a key part of its AutomotiveConnect offering, which aims to help car manufacturers leverage Big Data to
21 January 2015
Porsche Consulting: The hidden jewel of consulting Cars come in many shapes and sizes, some are expensive, some cheap, some slow and some are pretty quick.
06 January 2015
Oliver Wight: Automotive sector gearing up for growth The automotive sector should focus their business strategies on Integrated Business Planning and demand management, says consulting firm Oliver Wight.
18 December 2014
Roland Berger: Autonomous cars add $40 billion to market Fully autonomous cars are expected to be on the road by 2030. This is a development that car manufacturers and suppliers should already be taking into account in their future business models, says consulting firm Roland Berger, as the potential mar
10 December 2014
Roland Berger: Car sharing to grow exponentially The market for sharing one’s car – car sharing and ride sharing – is expected to explode over the coming years, according to Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. The consultancy has projected that the market will grow between 30% a
02 December 2014
PwC: Only 1% of car buyers would buy an electric car Buying a climate friendly car is not a top priority for potential car buyers in the UK, shows a recent car survey by PwC. The survey shows that as consumers are not willing to give in on comfort and design, they are delegating the responsibility fo
28 November 2014
Altran buys automotive safety specialist Concept Tech Altran has recently acquired Concept Tech, an Austria-based firm that develops, simulates and tests services to ensure passenger safety.
18 November 2014
Capgemini: Digital channels transforming automotive According to a recent report from Capgemini, digital information channels are transforming the way customers are leaving tracks on the automotive industry. In particular, how consumers are gathering information is transitioning, finding
06 November 2014
BCG expects battlefield in Chinese automotive industry In the coming years, more than three-quarters of car owners in China is expected to switch brands, according to a research from The Boston Consulting Group. The result: massive stakes up for the grabs, leading to a battlefield in the automotive ind
07 October 2014
Roland Berger: Small Commercial vehicle market booming According to a new research from Roland Berger, the small commercial vehicles (SCV) segment in India will in the coming years boom, accounting for &tilde;80% of the total market for commercial vehicles by 2020. span
17 September 2014
Randy Miller Global head of EY Automotive practice Accounting and consulting giant EY has appointed Randy Miller as the new Global leader of its Automotive and Transportation Sector. Miller has been promoted internally, in his previous role he led the Global Risk Practice for EY’s Advisory se
05 September 2014
Toyota Material Handling Europe outsources IT to CGI Toyota Material Handling Europe (TMHE), a truck manufacturing and material handling firm, has decided to outsource its entire IT operations to CGI.
27 August 2014
Capgemini: Online channel for car sales increasing Over the past years the number of consumers that shop online has – driven by the rise of the internet and other large technological innovations – increased dramatically. By 2020, analysts forecast that online transactions could reach 45
13 August 2014
McKinsey develops corporate strategy for Indian firm Indian car manufacturer Rane has hired strategy consulting firm McKinsey & Company to develop its new corporate strateg
04 August 2014
PwC manages sale of car parts manufacturer Volvox Private equity firm Elysian Capital has put Volvox, a Leeds-based car parts manufacturer, up for sale. Big Four firm PwC has been hired to explore the market for possible sale options. s
04 August 2014
Oliver Wyman: Car makers dive into light-innovation In a highly competitive market, global car manufacturers are continuously finding ways to stand out. According to Oliver Wyman, a new lighting technology is quickly developing into one of the lates
30 January 2014
Ashok Leyland hires consulting firms McKinsey and BCG Ashok Leyland, India’s second-largest commercial vehicle maker, has hired consulting firms McKinsey & Company and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to help improve
05 June 2013
Roland Berger expects 75.000 layoffs in automotive sector The automotive industry will lose more than 75.000 jobs in the next few years. That is concluded by strategy consulting firm Roland Berger in a market study on the future of the car industry. Thei
12 March 2013
E&Y and KPMG: Car industry in biggest crisis ever since '93 The European automobile industry is experiencing the biggest crisis since 1993. The demand for new cars in recession-bound Europe fell by 17% last year, the biggest annual drop since 16.
25 February 2013
McKinsey: Electric cars will be half cheaper in 2025 The strategy consultants from McKinsey & Company assess that the price of EV batteries will decrease significantly in the coming years. The production will be optimized, the scale of production will be increase
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