Automotive Sector News
What to expect from the EV battery technology market
8th October 2024
Henrik Mikkelsen returns with another detailed analysis of developments in the EV battery market, and what to expect next.
Nano One awarded US$12m by US Department of Defense for LFP battery work
27th September 2024
IPO Radar: GenIP, Hozon New Energy Automobile, Wealthsimple
24th September 2024
Transense Technologies continues strong growth curve
23rd September 2024
Inside China’s red hot EV manufacturing market
29th August 2024
Tesla stock price boosted on EU tariffs deal
21st August 2024
Is it time to get back into BMW shares?
5th August 2024
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Tekcapital’s Guident to launch satellite services for self-driving vehicles
12th July 2024
Tekcapital portfolio company Guident is joining a project to provide emergency satellite connectivity for self-driving vehicles.
How battery cell formats will change the face of the EV industry
2nd May 2024
Henrik Mikkelsen returns with the third part of his in-depth analysis of the EV battery sector and its future prospects.
Porsche shares vs BMW: Asian EV market key to expansion
22nd March 2024
Both Porsche and BMW will need effective campaigns for the red hot Asian markets if they are going to stay ahead of the game.
Transense Technologies reports strong growth in half-year results
20th February 2024
Transense Technologies sees robust half-year providing confidence to increase investment in business development in the second half
Why are Ferrari shares up 222% over five years?
2nd February 2024
Ferrari’s order book is full for this year and across 2024 giving the company confidence to forecast an increase in revenue.
The flying taxi is about to become a reality: are you ready?
22nd January 2024
The next two years could become for the vehicle market what the introduction of the smart phone was for mobile phones.
Is Chinese electric car maker BYD poised to eat Tesla’s breakfast?
8th January 2024
The latest set of numbers out from BYD has caused many analysts to take a second look at the Chinese electric car contender.
Can Nio’s shift in battery strategy turn it profitable?
12th December 2023
Enthusiasm for Nio is currently on the ebb, compelling a change in focus by management as it works to make the EV maker profitable
Hillcrest Energy reports substantial progress with OEM development projects
28th November 2023
Hillcrest Energy Technologies is an innovative clean technology company redefining power conversion technologies.
Why are Ferrari shares outperforming Aston Martin Lagonda?
3rd November 2023
Ferrari shares have been on a run this week, trading at an ATH, but why is Aston Martin Lagonda lagging behind the luxury boom?
Equipmake signs deal with Big Bus Tours to provide zero emission drivetrains
29th September 2023
AQUIS-listed UK green stock Equipmake has partnered with the world’s largest sightseeing company, Big Bus Tours, in a fleet deal.
Stellantis vs Tesla: which stock is a ‘sure thing’ winning ticket for investors?
19th September 2023
Fund manager Shaul Rosten compares Stellantis against auto sector darling Tesla: which looks better value right now?
XPeng results: look to Volkswagen deals and sales volumes
21st August 2023
Analysts remained cautiously upbeat despite another poor set of results out from Chinese EV manufacturer XPeng last week.
SulNOX Group is pushing ahead with green fuel solutions for shipping
18th July 2023
SulNOX Group is an AQSE listed company that is developing cleaner solutions for existing users of fossil fuels.
Ilika dispatches first revenue-generating samples
13th July 2023
Ilika dispatches first revenue-generating micro-battery samples as partnership develops with US meditech manufacturer, Cirtec Medical
Hydrogen network specialist Element 2 partners with Radius on fuel cards
23rd June 2023
Element 2 recently entered an RTO with UK-listed cash shell Pineapple Power that will allow it to expand its network of refuelling stations.
Why is Rivian rated an underperform by artificial intelligence?
12th June 2023
This week we put electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian under our artificial intelligence microscope to see why shares have been sold down.
FirstGroup: should investors jump on board?
31st May 2023
We take a look at FTSE 250 transport operator, Firstgroup. Are the fundamentals sound and the technicals suggesting an entry point?
Deutsche Lufthansa: time for investors to bet on a bright summer season?
3rd May 2023
Lufthansa has come roaring back from the pandemic, but stock is still not trading at pre-pandemic levels. Time to buy in?
Pineapple Power to acquire leading hydrogen refuelling company in RTO
24th April 2023
Shares in cash shell Pineapple Power have been suspended ahead of a reverse takeover of UK hydrogen infrastructure company Element 2.
Nano One completes successful battery materials evaluation
22nd February 2023
Nano One is to expand the collaboration with an undisclosed OEM to target performance, cost and environmental specifications
Automated vehicles: the next big boom in motoring
10th February 2023
Electric vehicles are changing how transport looks, but the more dramatic changes are still ahead of us in the shape of automated driving
Are you shorting Tesla yet?
5th January 2023
We revisit our best short trade of Q4 as Tesla stock continued to drop in December and hedge funds build short positions.
Equipmake Holdings: a small cap bus electrification specialist
13th December 2022
Equipmake Holdings recently listed on London's Aquis Exchange and is currently signing deals with bus manufacturers around the world.
What is driving the Tesla stock price at the moment?
24th November 2022
Artificial intelligence specialist Blu Analytics kicks the tyres on what is causing the Tesla share price to fall.
Euro Manganese reports strong demand for Chvaletice plant samples
11th November 2022
Euro Manganese has reported strong demand for samples from its high grade manganese reprocessing plant in the Czech Republic.
Transense Technologies senses strong year ahead
13th October 2022
Transense Technologies is riding on the back of a 10-year agreement with Bridgestone, committing more R&D to its SAW technology
Porsche makes record debut on DAX, but is all well at Volkswagen?
4th October 2022
The Porsche IPO is one of the largest in European history, but is the move a masterstroke by parent Volkswagen or a short-term dash for cash?
Where next for the Aston Martin share price after equity raise?
7th September 2022
Aston Martin Lagonda is seeking to raise £654m via an equity placing to reduce its debt pile - but prospects remain highly uncertain
Is Volkswagen getting ready to IPO Porsche this autumn?
31st August 2022
Investors are talking about a Volkswagen road show building a shadow book for Porsche shares this summer.
Tesla stock: is now the time to buy?
13th June 2022
John Woolfitt of Atlantic Capital Markets takes a closer look at recent Tesla stock price gyrations and asks if now is the time to buy?
LG Chem confirms JV to produce recycled metals for EV batteries
7th June 2022
LG Chem confirmed a joint venture partnership to produce precursor materials from recycled metals for electric vehicle batteries.
Tesla stock: time to head for the exit or double down?
27th May 2022
Our Wall Street correspondent talks to US market pundits about the Tesla stock rout and asks if investors should stay in.
The Porsche IPO: five things you need to know
9th May 2022
Volkswagen says it plans to spin off Porsche AG later this year in one of the biggest ever listings for the German stock market.
Car makers to remain under pressure as Ukraine conflict dents consumer confidence
23rd March 2022
The conflict in Ukraine could end up being for the car industry what Covid was for the airline industry - a major blow to sales.
Do Aston Martin Lagonda shares offer potential for recovery after its massive post-IPO slump?
4th March 2022
Aston Martin shares have been struggling ever since it came on the market; with Covid receding, are there prospects for recovery?
Nano One completes first phase of niobium development project with world leader CBMM
16th February 2022
Nano One has completed Phase One of its advanced lithium-ion battery cathode materials coating development agreement with CBMM.
Does Fisker’s 30% share price drop present a buying opportunity?
8th February 2022
Electric vehicle (EV) companies such as US-listed Fisker (NYSE: FSR) appear to have a huge growth opportunity over the next decade.
NIO deliveries up 34% but lagging the competition
2nd February 2022
Chinese EV manufacturer, NIO has seen deliveries rise but stiff competition combined with a high valuation may be putting investors off
Private equity-backed group takes 20% stake in Lookers
31st January 2022
The value of shares in Lookers (LON: LOOK) has jumped 31% in a week on rumours of a share deal which duly emerged today
Halfords Group: will shares benefit from a shift to carbon neutral vehicles?
26th January 2022
Halfords Group has emerged in great shape from the pandemic, the question now being how it will manage the transition to green motoring?
Hatch study confirms Nano One technology’s environmental benefits for OEMs
24th January 2022
New study finds Nano One's One Pot Process has considerable environmental and cost benefits for scaled up cathode manufacturing.
Vertu Motors: why listed car dealership has scope for another bonanza year
12th January 2022
Vertu Motors is arguably the best small cap play out there for the growth in demand for second hand cars in the UK.
Are Rivian stock investors just chasing a dream?
18th November 2021
The valuations for Amazon-backed Rivian have been crazy, say analysts - so does this make it a de facto meme stock?
Tesla stock price is looking crazily expensive, say analysts
21st October 2021
Headwinds ranging from chip shortages to blackouts all mean production is probably behind what Tesla management had hoped for.
Marshall Motor Holdings: Motorline deal boosts already buoyant share price
19th October 2021
We take a look at this fast expanding UK auto dealer and why a recent acquisition is causing its share price to break long term trend.
Does Tata Motors have further upside after it gains 20% in a week on electric vehicle deal?
18th October 2021
Tata Motors’ share price has surged 20% after the Indian automaker announced it has raised capital for a venture focused on EVs.
Tesla: institutional investors showing a negative bias on the stock
31st August 2021
Long term investors are showing little appetite for Tesla. While the stock remains popular with retail traders institutional bias is negative
Nano One begins exploration of cathode material scale up with undisclosed OEM firm
19th August 2021
Battery materials technology pioneer Nano One has engaged engineering consultancy Hatch to examine economics of large scale applications
Euro Manganese: latest progress with high purity manganese project in heart of Europe
18th August 2021
Q3 financials and operations update from project that is poised to provide high purity manganese for growing European battery sector.