Aston Martin? The plan just might work
Having recently secured a major £120m bonds deal, Aston Martin appears to be banking on innovating its way through the current tough trading conditions and CEO, Andy Palmer, has promised that its ambitious investment plan can succeed.
Chinese investors set their sights on UK autotech
The UK’s thriving autotech sector could be making more of Chinese money and investors’ willingness to look further afield for opportunities to fund early-stage R&D activity, says Richard Gane.
Here’s how Boeing can recover from its 737 Max failures
Boeing’s decision to ramp down the production of its popular 737 Max model has already had a significant impact on its revenues.
Boosting the UK’s battery capacity
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has called for the creation of multiple ‘gigafactories’ to provide the large volume of batteries needed to fuel its electrification strategy.
Why is the aerospace aftermarket taking off?
What are the key factors behind the growth of the aerospace aftermarket, and who are its winners and losers?
Why AMs must accelerate their tech investment
Tech-led innovators are increasingly challenging AMs in the global automotive industry. To keep ahead of the competition, AMs need to accelerate their investment in emerging technologies now.
The UK’s Motor Industry Is Jeopardy – This Is Why
The failing fortunes the UK car manufacturing industry was dealt yet another blow on Thursday, when Ford confirmed its engine plant in Bridgend will close in September 2020.
Short-term thinking is holding back big data opportunities
A massive amount of big data is already being harnessed, which could help to drive efficiency and enhance passenger experience – so why isn’t it happening?
Procurement, purchasing and getting the right price
Our Richard Gane comments on how procurement and purchasing professionals can drive significant cost savings.