David Leggett

London

Editor at Just-Auto

Editor of just-auto. Likes fresh coffee, the ISS live stream, cider, Freakonomics, Alexei Sayle and Lotus cars.

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Volkswagen and Uber partner to deploy autonomous ID. Buzz

18 hours ago | just-auto.com | David Leggett

Volkswagen Group of America Inc.’s autonomous mobility subsidiary Volkswagen ADMT, LLC, and Uber Technologies, Inc. have announced a strategic partnership to deploy a fleet of thousands of all-electric, fully autonomous ID. Buzz AD vehicles within multiple US markets over the next decade, starting in Los Angeles. Testing is expected to begin later this year, with the first commercial launch expected in Los Angeles in 2026. During the initial testing and launch phases, ID.
Renault says three new e-LCVs to feature scalable SDV architecture

1 week ago | just-auto.com | David Leggett

Renault says that three new electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) will be the first to feature the flexible, scalable architecture developed by Ampere around the SDV (Software Defined Vehicle). It says the innovative approach marks the start of a new era in the design, perception and use of LCVs. The models – Trafic, Estafette and Goelette – will be presented on 29 April at the CV Show in Birmingham, UK.
Tesla stops taking orders in China for US-made models

1 week ago | just-auto.com | David Leggett

Tesla has stopped taking orders for the US-made Model S and Model X vehicles on its Chinese website, media reports say. The move comes as a trade war between the US and China has intensified with both countries dramatically raising import tariffs on each other’s products.
Mahle wins electrification order in China

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | David Leggett

Mahle says it has secured another order in the field of electrification in China. It is supplying a DC/DC converter to an international car manufacturer in China for its future battery-electric model range. It said the contract volume is €200 million. Series production at the Mahle Changshu location will start in the middle of 2028.
Mahle wins electrification order in China

2 weeks ago | just-auto.com | David Leggett

Mahle says it has secured another order in the field of electrification in China. It is supplying a DC/DC converter to an international car manufacturer in China for its future battery-electric model range. It said the contract volume is €200 million. Series production at the Mahle Changshu location will start in the middle of 2028.
Europe’s carmakers call for ‘swift resolution of EU-US trade dispute’

2 weeks ago | investmentmonitor.ai | David Leggett

Rising EU-US trade tensions raise concerns for European automakers over jobs, investment, and economic growth. Europe’s automaker trade association, ACEA, has called for the swift resolution of the ‘EU-US trade dispute’ in rection to new US tariffs of 25% on light vehicles imported from the Europe. “We are deeply concerned about the escalation of trade tensions in the world.
Samsung SDI begins production of 46-Series cylindrical batteries

3 weeks ago | just-auto.com | David Leggett

South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI Company Ltd announced this week that it recently began production of its newly-developed 46-series cylindrical batteries, a year ahead of schedule, for a customer based in the US for use in “micro-mobility” products. The next-generation 4695 battery cells, measuring 46 mm in diameter and 95 mm in height, are much larger and have six times the energy capacity of their 21700-series predecessors, requiring fewer cells for the same capacity.
Europe’s carmakers call for ‘swift resolution of EU-US trade dispute’

3 weeks ago | just-auto.com | David Leggett

Rising EU-US trade tensions raise concerns for European automakers over jobs, investment, and economic growth. Europe’s automaker trade association, ACEA, has called for the swift resolution of the ‘EU-US trade dispute’ in rection to new US tariffs of 25% on light vehicles imported from the Europe. “We are deeply concerned about the escalation of trade tensions in the world.
Mitsubishi Motors launches 'Miland' virtual car 'lifestyle app' in Japan

3 weeks ago | just-auto.com | David Leggett

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced the launch of Miland, a virtual car lifestyle app that connects users and their friends, in the Japanese market. The app was developed in collaboration with JP UNIVERSE Inc. In its mid-term business plan “Challenge 2025,” Mitsubishi Motors has set creating seamless and efficient touchpoints with customers through digital transformation (DX) as a key strategy.
SEAT CEO Wayne Griffiths exits

3 weeks ago | just-auto.com | David Leggett

Wayne Griffiths, CEO of VW-Group owned brands SEAT and CUPRA, is leaving the company at his own request, effective yesterday March 31, 2025. Markus Haupt, Executive Vice-president Production & Logistics of SEAT S.A, will assume interim leadership of the company, with a successor to be announced at a later date. In a statement, SEAT said Griffiths has decided to leave the company to pursue new challenges. Under Griffiths’ leadership, CUPRA became an independent brand within the Volkswagen Group.