All articles by David Leggett
David Leggett
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).
BMW and partner using AI to optimise battery cell production
AI models identify patterns in data that are used to predict how production can be optimised
Volvo Cars starting deliveries of EX90 flagship following software delays
Deliveries of the first Volvo equipped with an AI-based ‘core computing system’ was initially planned to commence early 2024
Renault/WeRide autonomous vehicle collaboration to be demonstrated
Robotised electric miniBus platform based on Renault Master and company sees annual volumes of ‘several thousands’
What the UK Government must do to increase EV uptake
In a guest editorial, Quentin Willson argues the case for UK Government policies that would increase EV take-up and boost Britain’s auto industry
Mercedes-Benz to present vision of ‘hyper-personalised UX’ at CES 2024
Claims AI-powered MBUX Virtual Assistant takes driver-car relationship into ‘new dimension’
Korea calls on France to amend new EV subsidy bill
Claims planned subsidies for EVs in France would violate the EU-Korea free trade agreement (FTA)
Autoliv and Nio to develop safety tech for EVs
Important contract win for Autoliv with Chinese EV maker startup Nio
Renault claims first ‘industrial metaverse’
Renault claims a new milestone in its digital transformation by launching ‘industrial metaverse’
Waymo and Swiss Re announce research collaboration on AV risks
Move is aimed at addressing need for new risk assessment methodologies for autonomous vehicles