Autonomous Vehicles: Moving Closer to the Driverless Future
An Uber self-driving car was reported getting into an accident in Arizona last month. But as the saying goes “any publicity is good publicity”, this also holds true for autonomous...
Tata’s Tamo Breaks with Convention, but the Fight Lies Elsewhere
Will the new Tamo sub-brand be able to change Indian consumers’ perception of Tata Motors? Tata Motors is out to regain its place in the Indian automotive market, where it...
The Return of Consumer Credit – What Does It Mean for Algerian Passenger Vehicles Industry?
(This post, along with recently published article on auto financing in Nigeria, formed a mainstay of a broader coverage article titled ‘Affordable auto financing essential for OEM success in Africa’,...
Driving Growth in Kazakh and Uzbek Passenger Vehicles Markets
The past two years have brought a mixed bag of experience for both Kazakh and Uzbek automotive industries. Passenger vehicles sales volumes witnessed growth, however at a varied rate, affected...
North Africa: Is It The Next Frontier Market For Automotive Manufacturing?
The article was also published in Automotive World’s Q2 2015 Megatrends Magazine ———- Rapid urbanization, growing consumer base with rising disposable income, significant infrastructure investments, and proximity to the EU...
India – Reducing Reliance on Diesel
India’s subsidy on diesel currently stands at about INR 950 billion (~ USD 19 billion). Total diesel consumption was 64.74 million tons in 2011. Diesel accounts for about 38% of...