Rolling toward responsible capitalism
Jean-Dominique Senard, the departing CEO of Michelin and incoming chair of Renault and of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi alliance, argues that the prevailing concept of corporate purpose needs an update.
Facing up to the automotive innovation dilemma
April 30, 2019 by Evan Hirsh, Rich Parkin, and Reid WilkThe rise of connected, autonomous, shared, and electric vehicles will reshape the industry. The challenge in the meantime is survival.Chinese cars go global
April 3, 2019 by Jenny Chong and Art KleinerAn Conghui, president of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and CEO of Geely Auto Group, explains the future of flying cars and the value of an international brand.Related tags: automakers, autonomous vehicles, auto trends, china, global expansion, Inside the Mind of the CEO, self-driving carsThe Automaker’s Dilemma: Getting More Impact from Innovation Capital
July 27, 2017 by Rich Parkin and Reid WilkThe auto industry is making massive R&D investments in safety, connectivity, and autonomy — so far without good returns.Related tags: auto industry, automakers, auto trends, car design, cost management, digitization, innovation, self-driving carsTech is no cure-all where emotions run high
April 6, 2017 by Daniel GrossAutonomous buses seem like a natural solution to a school bus driver shortage, but parents would certainly disagree.Related tags: automakers, automation, auto trends, economy, innovation, self-driving cars, technology, transportationThree Questions Shape the Prospects of Alphabet’s Waymo
March 7, 2017 by Chunka MuiGoogle vaulted from nowhere to grab the lead in driverless cars, but Waymo aims to win the race.Related tags: auto industry, automakers, auto trends, innovation, self-driving cars, technology, transportationCan Radio Survive in the Era of Self-Driving Cars?
February 21, 2017 by Daniel Eckert, Gregory Boyer, and Huw ThomasRadio companies may be better positioned than they realize to provide entertainment to commuters, but they’ll need to rethink their business models.You May Be Part of a Global Supply Chain
February 14, 2017 by Daniel GrossAll sorts of U.S. industries, including education and car manufacturing, sell their products and services to international customers.The End of Conventional Industry Sectors
January 3, 2017 by Norbert SchwietersTechnology and the Internet of Things are eroding the boundaries that have long classified businesses. Here’s how to change your company’s approach.Related tags: automakers, automation, digital trends, disruption, healthcare, industrials, industry trends, internet of thingsA Tale of Two Cities
November 15, 2016 by Daniel GrossEconomic narratives can change rapidly.The Demands on Auto Suppliers
November 9, 2016 by John Jullens and Ganesh KalpundiAs they adapt to the shifting geography of sales and technological disruption, the companies that provide auto parts, components, and systems must reevaluate their product portfolios.Related tags: auto industry, automakers, automation, capabilities, capable dealmaker, car design, cars and emerging markets, deals, innovation, manufacturingThe Race to Dominate Robotaxi Rides
November 2, 2016 by Mark Norman and Evan HirshWhen it comes to the autonomous ride-hailing battle, no single player has all the capabilities necessary to succeed.Related tags: auto industry, automakers, auto trends, self-driving cars, strategic planning, technologyFriction Complicates Tech Adoption
October 26, 2016 by Daniel GrossThe electric vehicle and green energy industries show how rolling out innovations can be delayed in the face of time-consuming obstacles.Related tags: auto industry, automakers, automation, car design, execution, innovation, solar energy, utilitiesSoftware-as-a-Catalyst
October 25, 2016 by Barry Jaruzelski, Volker Staack, and Aritomo ShinozakiThe world’s largest innovators are shifting the focus of their R&D investments from products to programming. See also “How Non-Tech Companies Are Joining the Software Revolution — in Pictures."Related tags: agriculture, automakers, capabilities, digitization, global innovation 1000, innovation, manufacturing, research, technologyThe Auto Industry’s Real Challenge
September 19, 2016 by Evan Hirsh, John Jullens, and Ganesh KalpundiWhile automakers pour millions into winning the autonomous vehicle race, they run the risk of ignoring the more imminent threats that could sink them before the technology becomes pervasive.Singapore: The First-Mover Nation for Driverless Cars
July 26, 2016 by Chunka MuiStartup nuTonomy thinks that the island nation is the place to make autonomous vehicles — in the form of driverless taxis — a reality.Innovation Shifts from Products to Solutions
June 15, 2016 by Barry JaruzelskiA new survey examines trends in R&D spending.Bran Ferren on the Art of Innovation
October 21, 2015 by Art Kleiner and Juliette PowellA celebrated proprietor of R&D ateliers explains how companies can cultivate the rare people who create miracles.The True Lesson of an Airbag Disaster
August 10, 2015 by Jeffrey RothfederHonda’s practice of learning from errors had to change when failure became deadly.A Case of Successful Failure
July 13, 2015 by Daniel GrossThis technology company almost died of financial hubris, but its behind-the-scenes resurrection proves there’s sometimes a fine line between winning and losing.The Right Track for Connected Cars
May 11, 2015 by Evan Hirsh, Marian Mueller, and Kumar KrishnamurthyFive ways automakers can design for safety and profitability.The Impact of a Corporate Idealist
March 12, 2015 by Ann GrahamIn a recent video interview, Christine Bader explains why paying attention to your company’s ethical, environmental, and societal consequences pays off.The Future of Health Is More, Better, Cheaper
February 2, 2015 by Vaughn Kauffman and Trine TsouderosNew entrants and established players are racing to create the next generation of medical products and services.It’s a Race to the Bottom in China’s Auto Market
September 11, 2014 by John JullensChinese and foreign automakers are preparing to compete in the low-end car market.When Big Data Isn’t an Option
May 19, 2014 by David MeerCompanies that only have access to “little data” can still use that information to improve their business.
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