The Connected Future & Battery Insights | Automotive Industry Latest - 12th December

Welcome back to Automotive Industry Latest. This week we bring you all the best automotive news and content, as well as some brilliant events and opportunities coming up in the auto space.

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📰 Latest Automotive News

General Motors has announced it will end robotaxi development at its Cruise business. The company has invested more than $10 billion in Cruise since 2016. Meanwhile, Waymo is expanding its autonomous taxi service to Miami, Florida from early next year.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed 1 in 4 cars sold in the UK last month were electric, but big discounts are being used to drive this growth.

Chinese automakers are increasing their production of hybrid vehicles for Europe, with 20% growth expected this year and more in the coming years. This is likely due to the fact that the latest EU tariffs of up to 43.5% on Chinese EV imports don’t apply to hybrid vehicles.

Ford uk has asked the UK government to introduce more incentives to encourage electric vehicle purchases. This comes as the backlash grows against the government’s EV targets, requiring EVs to make up 22% of a company’s car sales this year and increasing in the next years.

⚙️ Auto Content of the Week

What does the future of connected vehicles look like?

We recently surveyed 150+ connected vehicle experts to build our exclusive industry report: Navigating the Future of Connected Vehicles: Integration, Innovation & Strategic Collaboration.

This report will provide deeper insights into how industry professionals perceive the current state of vehicle connectivity. We’ll examine the strategies companies are employing to overcome challenges, the partnerships they’re forming, and the innovations they’re pursuing. Download here:

As the automotive industry focuses on meeting consumer demand in seat designs, Dr. Peter Vink offers valuable insights on the balance between safety and comfort, as well as addressing these challenges to ensure seats are both lightweight and safe. He explores long-term sustainability goals shaping the future of automotive seating.

Download the latest interview here:

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Jonty Purvis, Editor