Autonomous driving is rapidly transforming the automotive industry, shifting control from human drivers to AI-powered systems that can make real-time driving decisions. For decades, human error, including distraction, fatigue, emotional stress, and delayed reaction times, has remained one of the leading causes of roa

Since the early 2020s, the automotive industry has been reshaped by Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). Performance and usability continue to improve, but two constraints still steer market decisions: range anxiety and rising exposure to raw-material supply risk and geopolitics.
China remains the global center of gravi

Europe has established a policy framework to electrify its car market and curb its reliance on imported energy, and on the first count, it is delivering. In 2025, a fifth of all vehicles sold in Europe were electric, while 2026 is forecast to end closer to a quarter. March provided the clearest signal yet as Battery

The 2026 Beijing Auto Show stands as a vivid barometer of reshaping power dynamics in the global automotive industry, with exhibition space allocation directly reflecting the shift of industrial discourse power. 
As the undisputed flagship exhibitor, Huawei—encompassing the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, Qian

The Commercial Vehicle Show 2026 held at NEC Birmingham showcased how the UK Commercial Vehicle (CV) industry has moved beyond its transitioning phase and is now actively implementing its electrification and decarbonization ambitions. Fleet decarbonization was among the major themes discussed at the event, reflected

2025 was a challenging year for global politics and the world economy. On one hand, regional conflicts erupted in multiple regions, posing challenges to global energy supplies and maritime supply chains. On the other hand, protectionism gained momentum, with tariff barriers proliferating worldwide, further straining

The conflict in the Middle East has continued to be a focus of concern through March 2026, and certainly since GlobalData’s Global Light Vehicle Sales Forecast (G LVSF) was published on March 10th, 2026. At the time of the G LVSF publication, we had reduced the forecast for the next few years to capture the evolving

Tesla has announced plans to wind down production of its Model S and Model X flagship models, with no successor programs confirmed, while retooling sections of its Fremont factory to support early production of its Optimus Gen 3 humanoid robot later this year. 
The move marks the clearest signal yet that Tesla intend

Despite the trials and tribulations of recent years, European Light Vehicle (LV) sales and production have largely shared the same fate, with both contracting by a CAGR of 3.8% and 4%, respectively, in 2019-23. However, since then, the relationship has started to diverge, with regional output declining by 3.9% in 202

Since Israeli and US missile strikes on Iran began on 28 February, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has jeopardised global oil and gas transport and is resulting in sharply spiking oil prices that are translating into soaring fuel and heating oil prices. More than a quarter of all sea-borne crude oil is

Rising geopolitical tensions in parts of the Middle East are beginning to weigh on regional automotive demand expectations. The latest GlobalData industry outlook includes a meaningful downward revision to 2026 vehicle sales volumes amid escalating tensions involving Israel, the US and Iran, which have raised uncerta

In 2017, Geely Group acquired a 49.9% stake in Proton, becoming a Foreign Strategic Partner (FSP). The mission was clear: restore Proton as Malaysia’s top-selling brand and secure a top-three position in ASEAN by re-entering the Thai and Indonesian markets.
By 2025, the partnership had yielded significant results, wi

The automotive sector is a dynamic industry, shaped by digitalization, innovation, and evolving regulations. Yet, one issue remains persistently difficult, and has become even more acute since the COVID-19 pandemic: driver shortages. At Busworld Europe 2025, industry stakeholders emphasized the urgency of overcoming

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) have expanded rapidly across the Asia-Pacific region and are increasingly positioned as a practical alternative to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), particularly in markets where charging infrastructure, pricing, and consumer confidence in BEV technology are still developing.

Over the past decade, China has established itself as one of, if not the leading player in the global automotive sector, holding both the largest domestic sales volume and highest vehicle manufacturing output in the world. 
That lead widened again in 2025. The country’s topline domestic Light Vehicle (LV) sales are e

US auto shows are increasingly moving away from major vehicle debuts and high-profile press conferences toward experiences designed primarily for everyday buyers. While the Detroit Auto Show—formerly known as the North American International Auto Show—has long been viewed as the country’s most important event due to

Following the start of the Trump administration’s second term, the tariff landscape facing Korea’s automotive industry has once again entered a period of heightened volatility. Toward the end of 2025, Korea secured a temporary reduction in tariffs on Korean-made vehicles from 25% to 15%, contingent on bilateral negot

The Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026 event in Pune provided clear signals on how upcoming vehicle launches and market growth in India are likely to evolve over the next few years. While the event was technical in nature, its emphasis on validation, safety, and digital engineering offers an

Starting in January 2026, Mexico officially raised tariffs on Light Vehicles (LVs) from 20% to 50%, applying only to countries that do not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in place. While the change in rate affects many markets, we expect the most significant impact to be felt in China and India. These measures have

Now one of Europe’s premiere auto events after the effective demise of the Geneva International Motor Show, the 102nd edition of the Brussels Motor Show—packed with dazzling concept cars, world debuts and a record-breaking attendance—certainly lived up to the billing, firmly establishing itself as the start-of-year a