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2026

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China’s auto market achieved steady growth in 2025 [China]

GlobalData revises forecasts down on Middle East conflict [USA][Iran][EU][Japan]

How is Tesla’s pivot to robotics and AI likely to affect it going forward? [USA]

European light vehicle production and sales decouple as Chinese imports take off [EU][China]

Will the Iran crisis derail the European truck market’s recovery in 2026? [EU]

January

Navigating 50% tariffs: strategic options for Chinese automakers in Mexico [Mexico][China]
Brussels Motor Show 2026: Taking up the mantle from Geneva [Belgium][EU][China]
BMW’s price restructuring: strategic self-rescue amid transition pains [China]
The ADAS endgame: Global outlook for Autonomous Vehicles [EU][China][USA]
Preliminary assessment of the EU Light Vehicle CO2 roadmap changes [EU]

February

Tackling Europe’s bus driver shortage [EU]
Navigating the transition: How PHEVs fit into Asia-Pacific’s electrified vehicle market [Asia]
Has Chinese light vehicle demand peaked? [China]
Chicago vs. Detroit: The shift to consumer-first auto shows [China]
Tariffs as a structural constraint: How US trade volatility is reshaping Hyundai and Kia’s production strategy [Korea][USA]
SIAT 2026: Engineering signals point to a broader, more disciplined EV launch cycle in India [India]

March

China’s auto market achieved steady growth in 2025 [China]
GlobalData revises forecasts down on Middle East conflict [USA][Iran][EU][Japan]
How is Tesla’s pivot to robotics and AI likely to affect it going forward? [USA]
European light vehicle production and sales decouple as Chinese imports take off [EU][China]
Will the Iran crisis derail the European truck market’s recovery in 2026? [EU]
Middle East auto sales outlook cut for 2026 as geopolitical tensions escalate [Saudi Arabia][Iran][UAE][Qatar][Israel]
Proton’s 2030 vision: Navigating its ambitious targets and strategy [Malaysia]

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2025

January

NEV development in China, a review of 2024 and expectations for 2025 [China]
Europe's 2024 new car diesel share drops to 14.0% [EU]
Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, Paving the way for BEV expansion in India [India]
Leapmotor International sets the precedent for Chinese car production in Europe: an automotive industry analysis [China][EU]
Future of mobility: lessons from the Brussels Motor Show 2025 [Belgium]
CES 2025: Driver Monitoring Systems – the future is closer than you think
CES 2025, Driving into the future of Autonomous Vehicles [USA]
Could the prospective merger of Honda and Nissan transform their futures? [Japan]
Nearly five years post-pandemic: where are we now? [USA]

February

Navigating through the BEV chasm: PHEVs and EREVs as catalysts for change? [China, Japan, USA, EU, Korea]
Shifting gears: VinFast's leadership changes and strategic direction [Vietnam]
Australia: Asia's mature market down under [Australia]

March

From hot to not: a new means to cool batteries [UK, China]
Insights from InterBattery 2025: Korean battery manufacturers showcase innovations amidst global market challenges [Korea]

April

GlobalData reduces US light vehicle sales outlook following tariff announcements [USA]

May

UK CV Show 2025: Electrifying the road ahead [UK]
Auto Shanghai 2025: Huawei's ‘Auto Wintel' ecosystem – reshaping China's smart vehicle industry [China]
Auto Shanghai 2025: Can traditional ICE vehicles compete in the autonomous era? [China]
Europe's automotive sales lose global lifelines [EU][Russia][China][USA]
Impressions from BAUMA 2025: Pioneering the future with Electrification, Decarbonisation, and Digital Transformation [Germany]

June

Hyundai's new hybrid – a promising step toward electrification [Korea]
Thailand's automotive market faces critical challenges amidst shifting regional landscape [Thailand]
The rise of Chinese automotive brands in Europe: Insights from 2025 so far [EU][China]

July

Tesla finally opens Indian map on its dashboard [India]
The changing landscape of European bodystyles [EU]

August

Hyundai Indonesia: a k-drama storyline on wheels [Indonesia]
The rise of FHEVs across Asia-Pacific [Japan][Korea][India]
Tata's acquisition of IVECO: a defining moment for Europe's commercial vehicle sector [EU]
Should Stellantis do less but do it better? [USA]

September

IAA Mobility 2025: Will Chinese OEMs revive Europe's contract manufacturers? [Germany]
GlobalData visits IAA Mobility 2025 [Germany][EU][China]

October

Nexperia crisis gives rise to chip supply concerns [Nederland]
Busworld Europe 2025: the future of urban mobility [Belgium]

November

Optionality over obligation: the quiet message from the Japan Mobility Show 2025 [Japan]
Cybersecurity risks inside the powertrain: why EVs need defence at the motor level [Korea][UK]

December

How the UK’s pay-per-mile tax could decelerate the shift to EVs [UK]
Thailand’s shift toward a mixed Japanese-Chinese era [Thailand][Japan][China]
What is the current state of the BEV market in Europe? [EU]

2024

January

What makes BMW successful in the transition from combustion to battery in China? [China]
Will the US light vehicle market finally see a return to normality in 2024? [USA]

February

The Asian sales outlook – slowdown ahead [Asia]
Can immigration kickstart Canada's stumbling light vehicle market? [Canada]
Fears over a slowdown in Europe's BEV demand are growing [EU]
Asia-Pacific light vehicle production forecast to slow [Asia, China, Japan, ASEAN]

March

China's auto exports usher in high growth [China]
Will VinFast's gamble on India pay off? [India]
Will US Battery Electric Vehicle sales stagnate in 2024? [USA]
After a strong 2023, what's next for North American production in 2024? [North America]
Chinese light vehicle sales in Thailand increased dramatically in 2023, but questions remain in the long-term [Thailand]
An unexpected event in 2023, BEV slowdown and the revival of hybrids in Asia-Pacific [China, Korea, India, Japan, ASEAN]

April

Import restrictions have been lifted in Argentina, but will it make a difference? [Argentina]
Auto industry braces for potential disruption from Baltimore bridge collapse [USA]

May

A lack of dollars in Argentina leaves automakers wanting more [Argentina]
What if light-duty pickups went electric? [Thailand, Australia, USA]
Japanese car brands cooperate with China to further auto intelligence [China]
Can China's tech giants succeed where Apple failed? [China]

June

China's car market in 2024: growth, competition and transformation [China]
ASEAN market report and outlook [ASEAN]
Korean case study: Transition from hybrids to BEVs will take longer than expected [Korea]
Sourcing strategies for Battery Electric Vehicle battery packs – a Chinese case study [China]

July

Impact of international sanctions on the Russian light vehicle market [Russia]
Can EREVs be a profit catalyst for Chinese NEV automakers? [China]
Is South Africa ready to embrace electric vehicle production? [South Africa]
EU tariffs, can Chinese car manufacturers still flourish? [EU, China]

August

BYD Auto's fast growth in the ASEAN-5 region, reasons and challenges [ASEAN]
Australia's electrification journey, the impact of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard [Australia]
Japan, scandals, falling sales, yet defiant automakers [Japan]

September

Do any new battery cell technologies have a solidified future… yet? [China, EU, Japan, Korea, USA]
Japanese OEMs are struggling to compete in China's car market [China]
US BEV winners and losers in H1 2024 [USA]
Soaring Chinese vehicle sales in South America, opportunities and challenges ahead [South America]

October

Japan's vehicle market: current BEV sales trends [Japan]
Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024, Unveiling innovative solutions for the future of automotive [Japan]
GlobalData visits Paris Motor Show 2024 [France]
Are more expensive cars here to stay? [USA]
The India vs. China discussion [India, China]

November

Hydrogen showdown, Japan vs. Korea in the race for FCEV dominance [Japan, Korea]
The impact of EV incentives on European automotive sales: a comparative analysis [EU]
GlobalData initial impact assessment of the US election result on Heavy Trucks [USA, North America, EU, Ukraine]
US auto industry set for change under Trump 2.0 - GlobalData [USA]
Paris Motor Show 2024, Chinese automakers secure their entry into Europe [China, France]

December

How bad is the struggle for Europe's auto industry? Are there any winners despite the BEV slowdown? [EU]
Electric Vehicle naming strategies: from unique to mainstream [Germany, North America, Japan]
Thailand's automotive industry at a crossroads [Thailand]
Xiaomi SU7, a game changer in the Chinese auto market [China]
Are hybrid battery packs the future or just another gimmick? [EU, USA]

2023

January

EU truck market trends 2023 [EU]
What can we expect from the US auto market in 2023? [USA]
What does the rise in micromobility mean for the auto industry? [USA, EU, China]
The changing North America production landscape [North America]

February

Argentina Light Vehicle production: early pandemic recovery or simply recovery? [Argentina, Brazil]
Electrified Suzuki, the small car expert with BIG plans [Japan][India][EU][ASEAN]
How does the growing US EV market stack up against other major EV regions? [USA][China][EU]
Morocco, automotive industry goes from strength to strength [Morocco]
How should we view Tesla's price cuts in China? [China]

March

Indonesia's EV aspiration could face more challenges than opportunities [Indonesia]
Will a new approach make Renault-Nissan successful in India? [India]
Will Europe's BEV market be derailed by e-fuels? [EU]
Not quite the “Happy Chinese New Year” for vehicle sales so far [China]
A change in automotive fortunes is coming [USA, EU]
VinFast's BEV plan – is a rethink needed? [Vietnam, USA, EU]
European inventories are still weak [EU]

April

Is the MEA region ripe for BEV adoption? [Africa][Saudi Arabia][Morocco][Israel][Iran][South Africa]
Are we seeing the end of the entry-level car? [EU]

May

PV and LCV market shares in Thailand normalise after temporary COVID-19 distortions [Thailand]
Sodium-ion batteries – is salt as sweet as we think? [China, Japan]
Will the EU's 2035 ban on ICE light vehicles impact total vehicle sales? [EU]
The “Nokia” moment for China's auto market has arrived [China]
Ready, Set, Go! Can China be caught in the BEV race? [China, North America, EU]

June

Imagining Korean automotive decarbonisation in 2099 [Korea]
Maruti Suzuki, not backing down! [India]
China: the world's biggest auto exporter in 2023? [China]

July

GlobalData Analyst Briefings: Global truck market outlook improves over first half of 2023 [USA, China, EU]
GlobalData Analyst Briefings: BYD continues to dominate PHEV segment in China [China]
GlobalData Analyst Briefings: The surge, decline, and possible resurgence of the Chilean LV market [Chile]
Turkey's LV market under President Erdoğan's rule and its future [Turkiye]

September

China's auto market finally ushers in a turning point [China]
BEVs in the ASEAN region: The rise of Chinese OEMs [ASEAN, China]

October

European truck market outlook clouds over [EU]
Japan's vehicle market, increasing BEV and HEV sales in Japan [Japan]
Thailand's electric odyssey: from hybrids to high-voltage EVs [Thailand]
Is the traditional Auto Show dying? [USA]

November

Is global automotive capacity headed for a day of reckoning? [China, USA, Japan, EU, ASEAN]
How will the zero emission vehicle mandate and Rules of Origin regulation impact BEV sales in the UK? [UK]
Can Vietnam remain as Asia's rising star? [Vietnam]

December

India, breaking all records [India]
The polarisation of China's automobile production capacity [China]
Thailand set to be relegated to 3rd place in the ASEAN LV market in 2023 [Thailand]
Looking beyond cell-to-pack batteries for BEVs [China, EU, Japan, Korea, USA]

2022

January

Global Light Vehicle Sales in 2022, Reasons to be cheerful? [China, USA, Japan, EU]
Going for Gold, the rush to win the EV race [USA]
Are China's OEMs ready for the smart-car revolution? [China]
India to go high-tech [India]

February

Indonesia's automotive industry is getting greener [Indonesia]
How might the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement impact US automotive sales? [USA, Canada, Mexico]
In 2021, the Light Vehicle battery market doubled in size [China, North America, Japan, EU]

March

The disproportionate impact of war in Ukraine on German automakers [Germany, Ukraine, Russia]
VW Group bets on sedans in India [India]
European market outlook worsens [EU]
Can China's NEV market sustain its rapid growth? [China]
Will war in Europe accelerate the shift to e-mobility? [EU, Russia]
Norway, a record year in 2021, thanks to BEVs. Will there be another surge in 2022? [Norway]
Nearshoring, The solution to North America's chip woes? [North America]
Rightsizing of BEV Batteries [Japan, North America, EU, China]
Ukraine impact on the European truck sector [Ukraine, Russia]

April

Could a new nuclear deal spark an automotive boom in Iran? [Iran]
Chinese Electric Vehicle buzz in Asia [China]
In China, the range extender segment is booming again [China]
Road to recovery, production perseverance in Mexico [Mexico]
US fuel economy rules, tougher standards coming [USA]

May

Canada's Comeback Charge [Canada]
India to drive Asia-Pacific sales [India]

June

Korea's automobile demand, supply, and equilibrium during the pandemic [Korea]
Global auto capacity – perfect fit? [EU, North America]
Chip shortage in South America: low volume, high impact [South America]
Alternatives to graphite in EV batteries [China, Australia]

July

Can the UK auto industry survive without a vast domestic battery manufacturing base? [UK]
US Light Vehicle sales in 2022, a mid-year analysis [USA]
The rapid rise of NEVs in China [China]
Why the transition from ICE to BEV is seeing a return to rear-wheel-drive [China, North America, EU, Japan]
How will the Turkish Battery Electric Vehicle market evolve over the forecast horizon? [Turkiye]

August

The success and failure of Indonesia's new car tax reforms [Indonesia]
How OEMs in India adapt to harsher emissions norms [India]
Will Germany's likely PHEV grant removal hasten the demise of this technology in Europe? [Germany, EU]

September

Thailand's journey to becoming ASEAN's EV hub [Thailand]
Who will win India's EV battle? [India]
Are European inventories looking healthy? [EU]

October

India BEVs, Moment of truth [India]
Japan's vehicle market: Two scenarios for future BEV sales growth [Japan]
BEV battery anodes – unlocking the potential? [China, EU, Japan, Korea,USA]
Global demand braces for impact [China, North America, Japan,EU, ASEAN]
The future of SEAT and Skoda within VW Group [Germany]

November

Will BEVs really drive demand for more copper? [China, North America, Japan,EU]
Is the global bus and coach market on the road to recovery? [North America, EU, South America, China]
Another exit from the Autonomous Vehicle moon shot race [USA, Germany, China]
Global OEMs in China, tough going [China]
Europe's EV platform strategy: flexible, focused, or both! [EU]

December

Asia-China, Tesla and BYD coming in hot [China, ASEAN, Korea, Australia]
India grows strongly, but can it last? [India]
COVID-19 will be the biggest factor affecting the Chinese market this year [China]
BEVs take off faster than expected in ASEAN countries [ASEAN]

2021

January

Will the global bus industry suffer from long COVID? [EU, China, North America]
Are inventories the European market's black hole? [EU]
Fim de uma era, Could the end of local production spell the end of Ford in Brazil? [Brazil]
The global auto industry eagerly moves past 2020, but there will be a lasting impact [USA, UK, EU]
Wagon wheels falling off [EU]

February

General Motors' Super Bowl commercial targets more than just Norway [USA]
Just when you thought it could not get any worse [Asia]
Who would have thought that an economically devastating pandemic might be good for vehicle demand? [North America, China,EU]

March

Where are Pickups more popular, Argentina or the US? [Argentina, USA, Canada]
China's New Energy Vehicle sector takes centre stage [China]
The EU plans to stack chips [EU]
Ford's days in India may be numbered [India]
Are the chips down for Trucks? [North America, EU, Belgium]
Passing on the torch [EU]
Semiconductor shortage challenges North America's recovery [North America]
Is Chile the most crowded market in the west? [Chile]
Between a rock and a hard place [China, India]

April

European inventories are looking healthy [EU]
US inventory, how low can it go? [USA]
Eyes on the prize [EU]
Could India become Tesla's next Asian production site after China? [India]
Is Europe's BEV market losing momentum? [EU, UK]
High-horsepower Truck wars are heating up in the US market [USA]

May

Algeria's spectacular automotive failure [Algeria]
Will Mexico be left behind by SUV trends? [Mexico]
Pandemic tsunami impacts India's recovery [India]
The battleground continues to evolve [EU]
Commercial Van electrification in North America: ready, set, go! [North America]
Has the Chinese bus market bottomed out? [China]
ASEAN making headway in vehicle electrification [ASEAN]

June

European LV Production, time to stop and take stock [EU]
How far will your dollar go in today's US Battery Electric Vehicle market? [USA]
A tale of two markets [USA, Canada]
The next-generation cobalt-free EV battery is just around the corner [China, EU, North America]

July

New policy to energise India's BEV market [India]
Emerging Asia still not out of the woods [ASEAN, India]
Is the chip shortage a perfect opportunity for BEV growth in the US? [USA]
Europe's OEMs need to keep prioritising plug-ins [EU]
US sales boom, defying the odds [USA]
Chips, Who is cashing in? [North America]

August

South African sales continue to fall short of potential [South Africa]
Chinese market shows a K-shaped recovery [China]
Follow the money, Investing in North American production [USA,Canada]
Will Canada's proposed luxury vehicle tax hurt sales? [Canada]
How the pandemic has reshaped Korea's car buyer demographics [Korea]

September

Global Light Vehicle demand hit hard by supply disruptions, delaying recovery by more than a year [North America, China, EU, Japan]
The impact of the procurement crisis on European OEMs [EU]
IT companies take centre stage in China's NEV market [China]

October

Solid state, the state of play [Japan, EU, China, Korea]
The gift that keeps on giving [EU]
The rising influence of China in Latin America [South America, China, USA]
European inventories crash [EU]
Chip shortage finally bites in India [India]
No quick fix: the driver shortage and the UK fuel crisis [UK]

November

Are Chinese brands poised to strike the European BEV market? [China]
China, OEM strategies play a critical role in the development of MHEV (48V) [China]
LA Auto Show, will buyers be convinced by the latest crop of Electric Vehicles on offer? [USA]
What is stifling FCEV growth in the Passenger Car sector? [USA]
Dashed hopes – the Canadian Light Vehicle market feels the reality of the microchip shortage [Canada]
US market, impact of lean inventories goes beyond lower sales volumes [USA]
Policy changes pave a bumpy road for Swedish sales [Sweden]
Premium envy [EU, China, North America]
North American production, no treats, just tricks [North America]

December

What it is like to be an auto analyst [China, North America, EU, Japan]
Conventional models, the biggest casualty of supply-side disruptions [EU]

2020

January

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February

New coronavirus impact on Chinese auto industry [China]
US sales, what to expect in 2020? [USA]

March

China becomes a future export base for global markets? [China]
Middle Eastern markets – no sign of the storm clouds clearing [Iran]
Indian auto industry and coronavirus impact [India]
Indonesia accelerates biodiesel fuel initiative [Indonesia]
Walking the profitability tightrope [USA, Canada, Mexico]
Coronavirus outbreak – one possibility among many [China]

April

Are Chinese consumers willing to accept Pickups as Passenger Vehicles? [China]
Can battery electric car sales buck the trend in the COVID-19 crisis? [EU]
COVID-19 leads to a sharper decline in US Light Vehicle sales this March than in 2009 [USA]

May

Canada's Comeback Charge [Canada]
India to drive Asia-Pacific sales [India]

June

It's about saving lives [India]
A stuttering restart to production in North America [North America]
COVID-19: Europe's auto industry restarts, but the road to recovery is long [EU]
How will the pandemic impact plans for new players in the US market? [USA, China]

July

Global Truck market snapshot for H2 2020 [North America, EU, China, India]
The outlook on Light Vehicle electrification in the US [USA]
What impact will the pandemic have on the outlook for fully Autonomous Vehicles? [USA, China, Japan, EU]

August

Kia and MG aim big in India [India]
Can India's fledgling xEV market survive in the post-pandemic era? [India]
Can Cadillac become the new Tesla in the US market? [USA]
US production volumes still subject to uncertainty in H2 2020 [USA]
Have cars become a new form of PPE in Korea? [Korea]

September

Mitsubishi driven out of Europe [EU]
How much market shelter has China provided for European production? [EU, China]

October

Will Nissan's global reshuffle help or hinder the ASEAN region? [ASEAN]
India's xEV scenario [India]
Singapore, an odd choice for BEV investment? [Singapore]
More expensive vehicles defy pandemic odds in the Americas [USA, Canada, Brazil]
The SUV begins to make its mark in South America [South America]

November

The US presidential election is over, but the path to electrification remains strewn with obstacles [USA]
The North American inventory dilemma [North America]
Is Tesla poised to take the plunge in India? [India]
Has the US election triggered any recent vehicle market turbulence? [USA]
Drastically divergent exchange rates fuel sales in Argentina [Argentina]
EU-UK trading relations another layer of complication [UK, EU]

December

Disruption, recovery, innovation: 2021's Truck market topics [EU, UK, North America, China]
China reaffirms route to electrification with new technical roadmap [China]
Is the future of ASEAN vehicle production in the hands of Chinese and Korean automakers? [ASEAN]
Prevailing trends in the Japanese auto market [Japan]
Darwin Rules, Pandemic accelerates change [EU, China]
US Sales, How much of 2020 will we see in 2021? [USA]
Has China's Mini EV market had a reset? [China]
Charging ahead, BEV adoption in Norway [Norway]
The destination for cars in the post-pandemic future [North America, EU]