R&D globalisation in the car industry
by Giuseppe Calabrese
International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management (IJATM), Vol. 1, No. 1, 2001

Abstract: The globalisation of markets, the regionalisation of technical and scientific expertise, and the rapid change in technologies are forcing car manufacturers to review their R&D organisation. The thesis of the internationalisation of R&D activities is built on a long series of arguments. In contrast, a number of authors stress that R&D activities provide the basis for future earnings to be kept in the home base for security reasons. In comparison with other sectors, globalisation of innovation networks in the car industry is limited and the international duplication and diversification of technology is moderate at the most. The development of global networks is constrained by communication difficulties, pressures for regional autonomy, predominance of applied research and mechanical specialisation. Nevertheless, like other multi-national companies, some car manufacturers have been introducing different organisational concepts in international R&D. The new developments in mergers, acquisition and joint operations are emphasising this trend.

Online publication date: Wed, 02-Jul-2003

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