Megan Lampinen, Author at Automotive World Future mobility articles, reports, and events Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:53:04 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png Megan Lampinen, Author at Automotive World 32 32 Testing to the limit: motorsport brings PC EV improvements https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/testing-to-the-limit-motorsport-brings-pc-ev-improvements/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:48:35 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426662 The extreme on-track conditions in motorsport are helping further improve efficiency and performance of EVs on the road. By John McKeen

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]]> Location data turns range anxiety into range awareness https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/location-data-turns-range-anxiety-into-range-awareness/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:09:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=425471 Here Technologies believes location data is pivotal to ensuring a seamless transition to electric vehicles. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Software defined audio emerges as key innovation enabler https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/software-defined-audio-emerges-as-key-innovation-enabler/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:46:13 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427694 SDA represents a paradigm shift in how users perceive and interact with automotive audio systems, writes Jose Marin

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]]> Nissan Q2 results—it’s revival time, again https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/nissan-q2-results-its-revival-time-again/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:57:06 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428422 The company has announced a significant restructuring plan to address its chronically weak profitability, writes Jonathan Storey

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]]> Mazda Q2 results: gloom gloom https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/mazda-q2-results-gloom-gloom/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:08:21 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428399 Operating profit dropped by47% to ¥52.7bn, a margin of 4.4% compared with 8.1% a year earlier, writes Jonathan Storey

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]]> Trump on China: cooperation or confrontation? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/trump-on-china-cooperation-or-confrontation/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:45:21 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428374 A more protectionist trade policy between the US and China has global implications for automotive players. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Honda Q2: motorcycles to the rescue (again)  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/honda-q2-motorcycles-to-the-rescue-again/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:08:55 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428289 The automobile division's operating profit fell 72% to ¥35.1bn, a margin of just under 1%. By Jonathan Storey

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]]> BMW Q3: faulty brakes but still a sharp slowdown https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/bmw-q3-faulty-brakes-but-still-a-sharp-slowdown/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:58:48 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428316 Jonathan Storey takes a deep dive into the latest results from BMW

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]]> Qualcomm: AI is the new UI https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/qualcomm-ai-is-the-new-ui/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:50:50 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427787 Qualcomm leadership share their vision for how GenAI and NLP will reshape the way humans and vehicles interact. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Has the shine come off gigacasting’s appeal? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/has-the-shine-come-off-gigacastings-appeal/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:28:44 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428239 Tesla is slowing the adoption of gigacasting while Stellantis affirms it will not adopt the process. By Ian Henry

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]]> What does Trump’s return mean for automotive? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/what-does-trumps-return-mean-for-automotive/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:09:38 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428230 From trade to EVs, the change in administration could put US automotive on a dramatically different course. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Stellantis sales and revenue fall, outlook slashed https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/stellantis-sales-and-revenue-fall-outlook-slashed/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:59:40 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428207 Q3 results were actually a little better than expected and the share price rose by 2% on results day, writes Jonathan Storey

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]]> Europe under pressure: Schaeffler cuts 4,700 jobs https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/europe-under-pressure-schaeffler-cuts-4700-jobs/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:20:08 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428175 Schaeffler joins the growing list of German-based automotive companies undergoing drastic restructuring. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Subaru returns to double-digit margin in Q2 https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/subaru-returns-to-double-digit-margin-in-q2/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:36:08 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428167 Revenue grew by 3.8%, helped by a 2.1% rise in unit sales and favourable forex. By Jonathan Storey

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]]> Wage cuts or plant closures: how Volkswagen can save itself https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/wage-cuts-or-plant-closures-how-volkswagen-can-save-itself/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:06:44 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428128 The proposal for factory closures has been replaced by a call for wage cuts. By Ian Henry

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]]> Toyota CTO: eVTOL to change ‘sense of distance and time’ https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/toyota-cto-evtol-to-change-sense-of-distance-and-time/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:50:34 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428123 Toyota and Joby are making progress on their vision for air mobility. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Freelander: another JLR brand, outside the house https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/freelander-another-jlr-brand-outside-the-house/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:55:04 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427901 The idea is to transform the Freelander from a dormant brand into a stream of royalties, writes Ian Henry

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]]> Mitsubishi Motors anticipates much stronger H2 https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/mitsubishi-motors-anticipates-much-stronger-h2/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:52:50 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428103 Jonathan Storey takes a deep dive into the latest results from Mitsubishi Motors

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]]> VW Q3 results: 2024 proving even tougher than feared https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/vw-q3-results-2024-proving-even-tougher-than-feared/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:51:33 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428100 Q3 group revenue dipped 0.5% to €78.5bn, with a 0.7% drop in the automotive division. By Jonathan Storey

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]]> AI connects sustainability with profitability https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/ai-connects-sustainability-with-profitability/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:07:55 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=425067 Nadine Kanja explores several examples of how AI could help OEMs and their suppliers meet sustainability goals

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