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Forward this email  |  View in browser JustAuto In Brief December 20, 2024 Season's greetings! Thank you for a great year and your continued subscription. Please note that we will be taking a short break from 23 December – 1 January, but your daily news round-up will be back with you on Thursday 2 January 2025 SPOTLIGHT READ Z4 Handschalter – BMW brings back the (manual shifting) bliss Until recently only available as an automatic, the 3.0-litre Z4 is now also offered with a six-speed manual transmission. Got a minute to take part in our research?  Answer the poll LATEST NEWS Hon Hai looks to acquire Renault's stake in Nissan Approach follows unfavourable response from Nissan.   Honda to unveil 0 Series prototypes at CES 2025 Honda to step up its zero-emissions strategy at CES 2025.   VW labour agreement in Germany close – reports In exchange for workers giving up bonus payments, management will keep plants open and extend job security agreements until 2030.   UK car production down 30.1% in November A confluence of factors left November 2024 as a very poor month for the UK's automotive manufacturing sector.   Western European diesel share of new car market stable – GlobalData Diesel car sales in the region in November were about 20k lower than a year earlier.   GlobalData raises 2024 ASEAN vehicle market forecast Slight upward revision to forecast comes in spite of mixed picture in regional markets.   Kia launches Syros compact SUV in India Automaker claims it sets new standards in its segment.   Chery launches automotive spare parts distribution centre in UAE The new facility stocks over 20,000 types of spare parts, covering a wide range of Chery models in the region. Read more news IN-DEPTH READ Automotive Fuel Cell Powertrains​​ Market Overview   GlobalData's latest report provides a comprehensive overview of the recent market developments and tech foresight & patent analysis of the global automotive fuel cell powertrains market. The report also provides a detailed sector-wise and regional market outlook from 2019 to 2029. Per our analysis, the fuel cell powertrains market volume is estimated at 11.7 thousand units in 2024 and will grow at a CAGR of more than 59% from 2024 to 2029. Buy report MORE FOR YOU Are you ready for the challenges ahead in 2025?   GlobalData Consumer Divisions advisory research and consulting service offers unrivalled sector-level expertise and advice to help you solve your most complex and important challenges. Find Out More Just Auto Digital Magazine   Issue 22 | December 2024   In this issue: What's in store for 2025? We take a look at major industry developments and trends. Read the magazine Click below to view more from across the network: Airport Technology   |   Railway Technology   |   Ship Technology   Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here.   Please send any news or comments to: editor@just-auto.com   GlobalData   At GlobalData we have a proven track record in helping thousands of companies, government organizations, and industry professionals benefit from faster, more informed decisions. You can update your communication preferences to make sure you receive the right information for you.    GlobalData, John Carpenter House | Registered in England No. 03925319, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, United Kingdom London  Unsubscribe  |   Manage Preferences