All articles by David Leggett

David Leggett

@dave_gdauto

Just Auto’s Editor since 2000. Past positions include head of automotive forecasting at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), forecast analyst at IHS Markit and senior economist at the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Will Stellantis build cars for Leapmotor outside China?

The two companies are exploring manufacturing collaborations as part of strategic partnership

Bosch invests in Point2 for new data transmission tech

Claims new ‘E-Tube’ technology reduces power consumption, weight, and costs for data transmission

Philippines sales continue to grow in January

Strong economy underpins Philippines’ market rebound

Chinese OEMs in Russia, Stellantis tensions, Canada forecast – the week in data

A snapshot of the week’s news and analysis on Just Auto, as seen through data points

LGES to produce 4680 battery cells in 2024

The 4680 cylindrical batteries are said to have five times more energy density and power output than current 2170-type cells

Panasonic Energy does deal with NMG for EV battery materials

Multi-year offtake deal to boost EV battery supply chain in North America

BYD to build EV plant in Mexico

BYD global expansion strategy extends to North America

Renault reports record operating margin for 2023

Investors buoyed by Renault 2023 results, dividends and outlook

Ford expands EV testing labs in UK

Third new laboratory opened at Dunton to develop and test electric vehicle powertrains

Stellantis delivers record revenues and profit in 2023

Stellantis able to announce €3 billion shares buyback plan