In the last few months of 2022, the automotive industry has seen a trio of significant sustainability step changes. COP27, Fit for 55 and Euro 7 each contain the potential to transform the future of vehicles. Autovista24 deputy editor Tom Geggus and journalist Rebeka Shaid consider whether these changes will be successful. Show notes A sustainable automotive industry? Cars, climate change and COP26 https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/a-sustainable-automotive-industry-cars-climate-change-...
Nov 23, 2022•22 min
Building momentum of electric-vehicle (EV) adoption requires the rapid construction of charging infrastructure. Plugs are a firm favourite at present, but they are far from the only option available. Autovista24 deputy editor Tom Geggus and journalist Rebeka Shaid discuss the advancement of EV-charging infrastructure. Show notes Battery swapping or fast charging: which is the better solution? https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/electric-vehicle-battery-swapping/ Power beyond the plug: al...
Sep 07, 2022•24 min
Cities bustling with self-driving shuttles, packages posted autonomously at rural residencies, and commercial sites serviced by ‘empty’ vehicles. These scenes would seem right at home in some futuristic film, but how long until they become a reality? Autovista24 deputy editor Tom Geggus discusses vehicle autonomy with Terence Broderick, senior patent attorney at Murgitroyd. Show notes What is an autonomous vehicle? https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/what-is-an-autonomous-vehicle/ How mi...
Aug 24, 2022•35 min
In-car technology is developing rapidly. Expansive infotainment systems offer media streaming and live navigation, while autonomous capabilities let the driver relax. But are these automotive advances more distracting than helpful? Autovista24 deputy editor Tom Geggus talks with editor Phil Curry and journalist Rebeka Shaid about the safety of in-car systems. Show notes Which cars have the most distracting in-car entertainment systems? https://the-compensation-experts.co.uk/news/the-most-distrac...
Aug 10, 2022•37 min
The age of the internal-combustion engine (ICE) looks to be drawing to a close. But is the future of transport dominated by zero-emission vehicles? Autovista24 deputy editor Tom Geggus is joined by editor Phil Curry and journalist Rebeka Shaid to discuss e-fuels. Show notes Can e-fuels save the internal-combustion engine? https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/can-efuels-save-internal-combustion-engine/ How will Europe’s efforts to cut CO2 emissions affect the automotive industry? https://a...
Jul 27, 2022•28 min
Technology is playing an increasingly important part in today’s automotive industry, but the market relies more on people than anything else. There is a concern that new technologies may lead to job losses while finding the right people for the vacancies is becoming increasingly difficult. Autovista24 editor Phil Curry and deputy editor Tom Geggus discuss the automotive skills crisis.
Jul 13, 2022•24 min
Electric-vehicle (EV) incentives appear to have been a resounding success in many European countries. However, consumer popularity, socio-economic pressures, and government financing is leading some countries to reconsider these grants. Autovista24 editor Phil Curry and deputy editor Tom Geggus, consider the different schemes used across Europe’s major automotive markets. Show notes Plug is pulled on UK plug-in car grant https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/plug-is-pulled-on-uk-plug-in-ca...
Jun 29, 2022•28 min
The automotive world has seen numerous safety milestones. Seatbelts, airbags, and crumple zones have all helped protect lives. But why stop at reactive measures when proactive capabilities might help prevent collisions? Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) look to promise just that. But the technology needs to be properly assessed so the industry knows what works. Enter Euro NCAP. Autovista24 deputy editor Tom Geggus and Adriano Palao, technical manager for ADAS and automated driving at Eur...
Jun 15, 2022•22 min
Autovista24 editor Phil Curry, deputy editor Tom Geggus, and journalist Rebeka Shaid explore alternative automotive realities. How can cars benefit from virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and the metaverse? Listen now to find out! Show notes Abarth launches world’s first virtual-reality test drive delivered to homes https://www.media.stellantis.com/uk-en/abarth/press/abarth-launches-world-s-first-virtual-reality-test-drive-delivered-to-homes Audi x holoride https://www.audi-mediacente...
Jun 01, 2022•27 min
The European Union (EU) is drafting new legislation, titled ‘Fit for 55’ that will see an effective ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2035. The regulations recently cleared a big hurdle with the European Parliament’s environment committee backing the plans. But what do the regulations mean for the automotive industry, and what impact might they have? Autovista24’s Phil Curry and Tom Geggus discuss the proposals.
May 18, 2022•26 min
Join Autovista24 deputy editor Tom Geggus as he charges around Fully Charged Live, an all-electric motor show. Speaking with a range of different automotive manufacturers, software suppliers, and service providers, he explores everything the event has to offer. Check out the accompanying Autovista24 article for more on the event as well as pictures. Show notes Electric vehicles take to the stage at Fully Charged Live https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/electric-vehicles-take-to-the-stage...
May 04, 2022•39 min
Vehicle particulates do not just come from the emission system. Tyres also create fine particles that can affect the environment, cause air pollution and create health problems. Yet unlike emissions, there is no easy way to manage tyre particulates. Autovista24 editor Phil Curry and deputy editor Tom Geggus discuss the problem with particulates, the role of electric vehicles, and solutions the automotive industry is working on.
Apr 20, 2022•30 min
Car companies are on a mission to lower the carbon emissions of their vehicles. But simply swapping out internal-combustion engines (ICEs) is not enough. The entire vehicle lifecycle must be considered. This includes the design, material sourcing, manufacturing, recycling, and time on the road. Autovista24 journalist Rebeka Shaid, editor Phil Curry, and deputy editor Tom Geggus discuss the green efforts of car companies. Show notes How can electric-vehicle batteries become more sustainable? http...
Apr 06, 2022•31 min
Electromobility and sustainability are two intertwined megatrends reshaping the automotive industry. However, electric-vehicle (EV) batteries are still a major source of emissions. Autovista24 editor Phil Curry, deputy editor Tom Geggus, and journalist Rebeka Shaid discuss how carmakers, suppliers, technology companies and governments are transforming the essential electric component. Show notes How can electric-vehicle batteries become more sustainable? https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/ne...
Mar 23, 2022•32 min
As the automotive industry embraces electric vehicles (EVs) and new car technologies, OEMs are constantly developing their electrification plans. Targets and deadlines for electrified cars, connected-car systems, and autonomous vehicles are shifting on a yearly basis as OEMs prepare to introduce new powertrains. Autovista24 deputy editor Tom Geggus, and editor Phil Curry, cover the latest developments of Stellantis, Hyundai and Kia.
Mar 09, 2022•29 min
With Russia escalating its aggression towards Ukraine into an invasion, severe sanctions are inevitable. Depending on how the situation plays out in the coming weeks or months, the European automotive market will see an impact as well. In this special episode, Autovista24 editor Phil Curry, Autovista Group chief economist Christof Engelskirchen, and Autovista Group director of valuations Roland Strilka discuss the possible scenarios for the industry.
Feb 24, 2022•23 min
Europe’s big five new-car markets are forecast to be at least 7% smaller in 2025 than in 2019. Meanwhile, used-car markets look set to exceed pre-pandemic sales levels in 2022, but by how much? Autovista Group’s chief economist Christof Engelskirchen, Autovista24 senior data journalist Neil King, and Autovista24 journalist Tom Geggus, discuss new-car and used-car markets, influences, and outlooks. Show notes Europe’s big five new-car markets to stay under pre-pandemic level in 2025 https://autov...
Feb 23, 2022•30 min
Electrically-chargeable vehicle numbers are growing in Europe. While this offers a number of benefits, it also raises various challenges for governments, workers and drivers. The Autovista24 team discusses some of the most pressing issues caused by electrification.
Feb 16, 2022•45 min
For years, motorsport has been considered a crucible where carmakers and suppliers alike can test new technology and components before putting them into road-going vehicles. But as the automotive industry advances rapidly with new innovations, is racing as important for research?
Jan 27, 2022•47 min
Personalised emotive paintwork, 1,000km electrified range, and swarm-enabled autonomy were just some of the innovations on display at CES 2022. Autovista24’s editor Phil Curry and journalist Tom Geggus consider what technology stole the show this year. Show notes CES 2022: BMW captures driver emotions through new technologies https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/ces-2022-bmw-unveils-new-technologies/ CES 2022: Sony launches mobility company to bring vehicles to market https://autovista24....
Jan 12, 2022•44 min
After an enormously difficult 2020, this year has served as a hard reset for the automotive industry. The sector saw massive movements concerning sustainability, semiconductors, registrations and motorshows. But what did we learn from these topics, and how will they shape the market in 2022? In this episode of the Autovista24 podcast, the team discuss how the market may develop through the next 12 months and beyond. Show notes How has the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the automotive market? https:/...
Dec 28, 2021•42 min
The emergence of the Omicron variant has put COVID-19 firmly back in the spotlight. But how has the automotive industry adapted since those first strict lockdowns in 2020? Autovista24's Phil Curry, Tom Geggus and Neil King discuss developments and the future of the automotive market in the latest episode of the Autovista24 podcast.
Dec 16, 2021•33 min
Autonomous vehicles could help make roads safer, freeing people of a complex and sometimes dangerous task. But how can the safety of these advanced systems be measured? Autovista24 journalist Tom Geggus speaks with UK Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) safety researcher Ben Simpson about motoring-safety metrics. Show notes Who is developing autonomous-vehicle technology and how will they market it? https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/who-is-developing-autonomous-vehicle-technology-and-h...
Dec 08, 2021•22 min
The automotive industry is undergoing a period of transformation, from electrification to digitisation. All this change is creating opportunities for startups. These new car companies are generating large amounts of interest and even larger valuations. But are these valuations justified? Show notes Are car subscriptions the way forward? https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/are-car-subscriptions-the-way-forward/ COP26 and the automotive world: the key talking points https://autovista24.aut...
Dec 01, 2021•32 min
COP26 drew the world’s attention as governments, environmental groups and industry gurus decided the best way to tackle climate change. On 13 November, an agreement was finally reached, with a last-minute change in wording to phase down, rather than phase out the use of unabated coal. But what does this, and other COP26 arrangements mean for the automotive industry and its sustainability efforts? Show notes UN: Era free of fossil-fuel-powered vehicles comes into focus at COP26 https://news.un.or...
Nov 17, 2021•32 min
The age of petrol and diesel is coming to an end as stricter emissions regulations loom and sales of new fossil-fuelled models are phased out. Could batteries and hydrogen be viable successors in a new ‘two-fuel’ future? The Autovista24 team discusses mobility’s next evolutionary environmental step. Show notes Fit for 55: European Union to end sale of petrol and diesel models by 2035 https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/fit-for-55-european-union-to-end-sale-of-petrol-and-diesel-models-by-...
Nov 03, 2021•35 min
Today, how vehicles are produced garners almost as much attention as the vehicles themselves. With disrupted supply chains, environmental targets, and the development of new technologies, this is a decisive moment for automotive production. The Autovista24 team examines modern-day manufacturing. Show notes Car parts prices soar 44% due to near-monopoly market in Germany https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/car-parts-prices-soar-44-due-to-near-monopoly-market-in-germany/ How will Macron’s ...
Oct 20, 2021•35 min
From new technologies to improved infrastructure and external influences, car buyers are becoming more alert to the potential of electrically-chargeable vehicles (EVs). The Autovista24 team discusses what is boosting awareness, including the current fuel ‘crisis’ in the UK. Show notes What is an EV? https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/what-is-an-ev/ Rolls-Royce plans first BEV for 2023 https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/rolls-royce-plans-first-bev-for-2023/ Lucid Motors to launc...
Oct 06, 2021•41 min
Altia recently published its graphical user interface (GUI) global trends report. The developer examined how current industry megatrends are shaping the development of the critical system. It considered factors such as the semiconductor shortage, user demand and working practices. Autovista24 journalist Tom Geggus spoke with Altia’s CEO, Mike Juran, about the study and its findings. Show notes IAA Mobility 2021: Electromobility, sustainability and autonomy https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/...
Sep 22, 2021•25 min
This year’s IAA event is all about mobility, embracing its new home in Munich by taking to the streets and showing vehicles in motion. The Autovista24 team discusses whether the new concept should be adopted at other motoring shows and considers the big reveals and announcements from IAA Mobility 2021. Show notes Audi goes for two cars in one with its new electric Skysphere concept https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/audi-goes-for-two-cars-in-one-with-its-new-electric-skysphere-concept/ ...
Sep 09, 2021•55 min
