GlobalData blog: China’s auto market achieved steady growth in 2025 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 global economy. Although the “reciprocal tariffs” intr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

German passenger car sales up 3.8% in February 2026; Tesla sales rebound as Chinese makers continue to leap On March 4, the Germany Federal Motor Vehicle Office (KBA) announced that new passenger car registrations in February 2026 increased 3.8% over the previous year to 211,262 units, led by strong sales of electrified and commercial vehicles. While many German makers saw their sales decline, sales of Skoda, Opel as well as Chinese makers, mostl...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

Stellantis production in Italy declines by 20.1% in 2025 On January 7, the Italian Metalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced the production data of Stellantis Italy plants for 2025. Stellantis Italy produced 379,706 units i.e., down by 20.1% YoY from 475,090 units in 2024. Car production fell sharply by 24.5% to 213,706 units, while commercial vehicles declined by 13.5% to 166,000 units. Because of this drop, almost half of the workforce was p...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/08

China’s 2025 automobile trade-ins exceed 11.5 million units On January 1, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced that in 2025, sales of consumer goods under the national trade-in program exceeded CNY 2.6 trillion. Specifically, over 11.5 million automobiles were purchased through the program, driving new automobile sales to stand above CNY 1.6 trillion. New Energy Vehicles accounted for nearly 60% of automobile trade-ins, helping pus...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

Yamaha India unveils XSR155, FZ-RAVE, and first electric scooters: AEROX-E and EC-06 On November 11, India Yamaha Motor launched the XSR155 motorcycle at INR 149,990, its first electric scooters, AEROX-E and EC-06, and the FZ-RAVE at INR 117,218. The XSR155 is equipped with a 155cc liquid-cooled, 4-valve engine with Variable Valve Actuation that delivers 13.5 kW power and 14.2 Nm torque, a Deltabox frame, a 6-speed gearbox, an aluminium swingarm,...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

EU passenger car sales up 10.7% in September 2025 On October 28, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for September 2025. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) increased 10.7% year-on-year to 1,236,876 units in September, while year-to-date sales increased 1.5% to 9,928,527 units.   September sales in the E...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

Sinotruk exports 15,000 HDTs in September 2025 On October 20, Sinotruk released a set of sales figures. In September, Sinotruk exported 15,000 heavy-duty trucks (HDTs), hitting a new high for monthly exports in China’s HDT industry. From January to September, the revenue totaled USD 22.89 billion, up 14.9% year-over-year (y/y), and the finished vehicle sales volume totaled 335,000 units, up 22.8% y/y. Specifically, HDT exports accounted for 111...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

August vehicle sales in Thailand up 5.4%, production down 6.1% (detailed report) According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), August vehicle sales in Thailand increased 5.4% year over year to 47,622 units, marking the fifth consecutive month of YoY growth. Electrified vehicle sales during the month included 9,246 BEV passenger cars, 63 BEV pickups, and 244 REEV passenger cars. In the first 8 months of 2025, vehicle sales were 399,619 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

Renault Group’s operating profit down 24.8% to EUR 1.65 billion in H1 2025 On July 31, Renault Group reported that its H1 2025 revenue increased 2.5% YoY to EUR 27.6 billion from H1 2024. The automotive revenue increased 0.5% YoY to EUR 24.5 billion from H1 2024. For Renault Group, the operating profit for H1 2025 is EUR 1.65 billion (i.e., 6.0% of revenue) decrease by 24.8% compared to EUR 2.2 billion (i.e., 8.1% of revenue) in H1 2024. The Au...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

Magyar Suzuki, Hungary announces EUR 24.5 million investment to modernize Esztergom plant On July 29, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA)announced that Magyar Suzuki Zrt. has announced an investment of nearly EUR 24.5 million at its Esztergom plant, aimed at plant modernization, enhancing efficiency, fully utilizing existing capacity, adapting flexibly to future demands, and moving toward carbon-neutral operations. The project aims ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

U.S.- EU trade deal hopes diminish, Europe vows response to Trump tariff threats The European Commission had appeared on course for an agreement in which the EU would still have faced a 10% U.S. tariff on most of its exports, with some concessions. Those hopes appear ended after President Trump's threat to impose a 30% tariff by August 1, and following talks between EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and U.S. counterparts in Washington D.C....

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

EU plans to join other nations hit by U.S. tariffs The EU is preparing to step up its engagement with other countries hit by Trump’s tariffs following new threats to U.S. trading partners, according to people familiar with the matter. Contacts and potential coordination will take place with nations, including Canada and Japan, said the people. The move comes as talks between the EU and U.S. are stalled on several issues, including cars and tari...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

French passenger car sales down 6.7% in June Plateforme de la Filière Automobile (PFA) announced that June new passenger car sales in France of 169,504 units decreased 6.7% over the same month last year.  Renault Group sales of 49,767 units increased 5.1% (29.4% share) while Group Stellantis sales of 41,809 units decreased 8% (24.7% share). Volkswagen Group sales of 26,637 units decreased 10.3% (15.7% share) while Toyota Group sales of 10,407 u...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

ASK Automotive, India to form JV with Germany’s TDH for sunroof control cables On June 25, ASK Automotive Limited announced that its Board of Directors has approved entering a joint venture with T.D. Holding GMBH (TDH) for the manufacture, marketing, and sale of sunroof control cables and/or helix cables for passenger vehicles.  As part of the arrangement, ASK Automotive will hold a 49% stake in the JV and will invest up to INR 24.5 million i...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

China’s installed drive battery capacity increases 52.8% y/y in April On May 12, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released monthly drive battery data for April 2025. In April, China’s total installed drive battery capacity was 54.1GWh, registering a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 52.8%. Specifically, capacity of ternary batteries for vehicle equipment totaled 9.3GWh, accounting for 17.2% of the total...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

Honda operating profit down 12.2% to JPY1.2135 trillion for FY2024 On May 13, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its financial results for FY2024 (April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025). Sales revenue increased 6.2% year-on-year (y/y) to JPY 21.6888 trillion, operating profit decreased 12.2% to JPY 1.2135 trillion and profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent dropped 24.5% to JPY 835.8 billion, and operating profit margin was 5.6%. Mot...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Flash Report: Honda's operating income for the full 2024 fiscal year decreased by 12.2% to JPY 1,213.5 billion Honda's FY2024 full-year financial results were announced. Revenue increased 6.2% YoY to JPY 21,688.8 billion. This was a JPY 1,260.0 billion increase over the previous year's JPY 20,428.8 billion. Operating income fell 12.2% YoY to JPY 1,213.5 billion. This was a decrease of JPY 168.5 billion from the JPY 1,382.0 billion in the previous...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Indian passenger vehicle retail sales increase by 1.6% in April 2025 On May 5, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) announced that the retail sales of passenger vehicles (PV) increased by 1.6% to 349,939 units in April 2025 against 344,594 units in April 2024. Commercial vehicle (CV) sales decreased by 1.0% YoY in April 2025 to 90,558 units against 91,516 units last year. Two-wheeler (2W) sales increased by 2.3% YoY to 1,686,...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05

EU passenger car sales up 2.8% in March 2025 On April 24, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced new passenger car registrations for March 2025. Passenger car sales in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and the United Kingdom (UK) increased 2.8% year-on-year to 1,422,628 units in March, while year-to-date sales decreased 0.4% to 3,382,057 units.   March sales in the EU decreased 0.2% to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

Ford’s U.S. retail sales up ahead of tariffs, though down 1.3% overall in Q1 On April 1, Ford Motor Co. reported Q1 2024 U.S. sales of 501,291 units, a 1.3% decrease from the same quarter in 2024. While fleet sales were affected negatively, retail sales were up about 5% in the quarter and up 19% in March alone as consumers made their purchase decisions ahead of the imposition of new tariffs expected on April 2. Of the quarter’s totals, 477,56...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02