Thailand’s position in the ASEAN automotive landscape is facing increasing pressure as regional dynamics shift. The country experienced a staggering 26% YoY decline in Light Vehicle (LV) sales in 2024, and the outlook for 2025 remains bleak, with a further contraction of 7% YoY experienced in Q1 compared to an alread

It is anticipated that the next-generation Hyundai hybrid system will enhance performance and fuel efficiency across various segments
As Hyundai Group navigates the slowdown in global Electric Vehicle (EV) demand, the company has started to refocus its efforts on its existing xEV technology — the hybrid vehicle — to

The 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show reaffirmed its status as the UK's premier event for the road transport industry.
The 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from April 29 to May 1, reaffirmed its status as the UK’s premier event for the road transport industry. This year’s show spotlighted the sector’

Auto Shanghai 2025, one of the major global automotive events on the calendar, is taking place from 23 April – 2 May 2025 and GlobalData are there to cut through the noise to bring you the real insight behind the biggest announcements.
John Zeng (Director of Asian Forecasting) and Lancy Zhang (Powertrain Market Analy

Huawei isn’t just a supplier—it’s rewriting the rules of how cars are made in China.
Auto Shanghai 2025, one of the major global automotive events on the calendar, is taking place from 23 April – 2 May 2025 and GlobalData are there to cut through the noise to bring you the real insight behind the biggest announcement

The European automotive market in 2025 is not in freefall but is clearly stagnating
For decades, Europe’s automotive sector was built on strong export markets, with Russia, China, and the US playing an outsized role in driving sales volumes and profitability. While domestic demand remains important to European OEMs,

This year's exhibition emphasised the industry’s continued drive towards a cleaner, smarter, and more connected future.
BAUMA 2025 is expected to have drawn over 600,000 visitors from over 200 countries. The event featured more than 3,600 exhibitors from 57 countries, showcasing innovations across 614,000 square mete

Under the current tariff implementation, significant risk would be also added to GlobalData's North American LV production forecast
GlobalData has carried out detailed analysis on the likely impact of tariffs on automotive imports to the US, including both finished Light Vehicles (LVs) and automotive parts.
The follo

Whether lithium-ion, solid-state, or sodium-ion, all types of current and future battery cells will produce heat when charged or discharged. There is the potential that solid-state cells might be so thermally robust and efficient that high performance cooling may not be required, but we are still yet to see this tech

GlobalData attended the 2025 InterBattery event in Seoul, Korea, from March 5-7, 2025. This year, 688 exhibitors participated, including Korean battery cell manufacturers, raw material providers, and manufacturing equipment suppliers. Concurrently, the Korean Battery Industry Association (KBIA) hosted The Battery Con

Founded in 2017 as a subsidiary of the Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, VinFast set ambitious goals to establish itself as a global automotive brand. The company made its international debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, unveiling the LUX A2.0 and SA2.0 – both rebadged versions of the BMW 5 Series and X5 – rather th

After a record-breaking year for the Australian LV market, Trump's protectionist trade policies and China’s slowdown are risks to the import-dependent market.
2024 was a record-breaking year for the Australian Light Vehicle (LV) market. Total sales in the country reached an all-time high of 1.21 mn units, representin

Sales of NEVs in China reached historic highs in 2024. What can we expect in 2025?
By the end of November 2024, the total volume of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in the Chinese market reached a historic high of 9.7 mn units (excluding exports), representing a substantial 39% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

The Brussels Motor Show 2025 highlighted the evolving dynamics of the European automotive market, as Chinese automakers take strides toward establishing themselves as key players in the region. This year, Leapmotor stood out, strategically positioned between the displays of mass-market brands Fiat and Opel belonging

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 show, which ended this week, successfully showcased innovative mobility solutions in India and provided a glimpse into the future of the country’s Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sector. Ammar Master (Director, South Asia) and Kwan Wongwetsawat (Senior Analyst, Global Powertrain) h

Electric vehicles (EVs) were once again the focus of this auto show, as legacy OEMs and Chinese manufacturers both showcased new innovations.
Visiting the 101st Brussels Motor Show was an exciting way to kick off the 2025 automotive show calendar for GlobalData’s sales forecasting team. Electric Vehicles (EVs) were o

Walking around the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a bit like taking a stroll through the future. At every stand, new technology pushes the boundaries of what one would think is possible. From robots performing household chores to flying vehicles, there are plenty of novel inventions on display, many of which stil

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada serves as a global stage for companies to showcase their latest innovations in consumer technology. At this year’s show, advancements in Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology were highlighted across various companies, signaling a transformative shift in transporta

Honda and Nissan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to start discussions that could pave the way for a merger of the two companies. Mitsubishi Motors is also considering joining a new consolidation, which, if it went ahead, would make it the world’s third largest vehicle manufacturer.
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America's automotive production and inventory, and ultimately sales, all took a massive hit and have not fully recovered. It begs the question: will things ever get back to where they were before?
It has been almost five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting semiconductor shortages that rocked