All articles by 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).

David Leggett
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Baidu first in China to offer driverless airport rides
Baidu has launched its Apollo Go driverless rides at Wuhan’s airport
UK car production surges 31% in July
As supply shortages ease, UK car production surges versus year-ago levels
Signals: IS Dongseo to acquire Slovakian EV battery recycler BTS
Acquisition of BTS will give IS Dongseo a strong foothold in the emerging European battery recycling sector
PHINIA eyes future after BorgWarner spin-off
In July, BorgWarner completed the spin-off of its Fuel Systems and Aftermarket segments when PHINIA debuted on the NYSE
As auto industry rebounds, EVs look set to drag profits down
For years to come, EVs will come with heavy investment and lower scale than ICE vehicles
Polestar and Mobileye working on next gen AV tech
First deliveries iof Polestar 4 in China are expected before the end of 2023
Geneva heads to Doha
Geneva Motor Show organisers puff up Doha for now, but GIMS planned to be back in Geneva in 2024