China to take measures to sustain sound development momentum of NEV industry On January 21, China’s State Council hosted a press conference to briefly describe the development situation of the country’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) industry and how to promote the high-quality development of the automobile industry next. China’s 2024 NEV production and sales volumes broke through the 10 million units mark, reaching 12.888 million units and 12.86...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/05

Mexican auto exports down 5.8% in December but up 5.4% for full year 2024 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 265,954 light vehicles in December 2024, a 5.8% decrease compared to the 282,316 units shipped in December 2023, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in December included Toyota with a 541.4% increase to 20,530 units; Kia with a 38.0% increase to 15,373 unit...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10

Auto sales in Vietnam up 52.8% in October  According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on November 11, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 52.8% year-over-year to 38,761 units in October. CKD volume was 21,113 units and CBU volume was 17,648 units.  VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in October were up 49.7% y/y to 35,114 units. VAMA members ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/12

China’s May vehicle production, sales volumes increase 1.7% y/y, 1.5% y/y, respectively On June 14, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced China’s vehicle production and sales results for May 2024. In May, China’s total economic output continued to expand, and enterprise production and operation activities maintained development. Vehicle production and sales volumes edged up, both month-over-month (m/m) and year-...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/17

Australian new vehicle sales increase 5.1% in May On June 5, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 111,099 units in May 2024 represented an increase 5.1% over the last May.New vehicle sales of 512,753 units in the first three months of the year represented an 12.2% increase YoY.  Passenger car sales of 21,252 units in May represented an 17.3% increase YoY, SUV sales of 59,737 units represented a...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/06

Toyota Vietnam’s sales up 40.9% YoY in May 2024 with 5,496 units (including Lexus cars) Announced on June 2, 2024, Toyota Motor Vietnam recorded total vehicle sales of 5,496 vehicles (including Lexus cars) in May 2024, an increase of 40.9% YoY. Sales of Toyota models reached 5,356 units, including 1,740 domestically assembled units and 3,616 imported vehicles (CBU). Sales of the HEV models reached 593 units. Toyota’s best-selling model in May...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/04

China’s installed drive battery capacity increases 40.9% y/y in April On May 11, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released monthly drive battery data for April 2024. In April, the total installed drive battery capacity in China was 35.4GWh, registering a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 40.9%. Specifically, capacities of ternary batteries for vehicle equipment totaled 9.9GWh, accounting for 28.0% of the ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/14

Mexican auto exports up 14.4% in April 2024 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 289,756 light vehicles in April 2024, a 14.4% increase compared to the 253,335 units shipped in April 2023, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in April included VW with a 97.5% increase to 34,390 units; Mercedes Benz with a 69.9% increase to 7,657 units; Kia with a 29.2% increase to 17...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/09

Mexican auto exports up 15.7% in August   OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 287,845 light vehicles in August, a 15.7% increase compared to the 248,704 units shipped in August 2022, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).OEMs with increased exports in August included BMW with a 2,015% increase to 12,437 units; Ford with a 31.1% increase to 29,440 units; Honda with a 70.0% increase to 17,111 uni...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/08

Proton Malaysia sales in May 2023 up 35.5% YoY to 13,268 units Announced on June 8, 2023, Malaysian carmaker Proton recorded sales of 13,268 units (domestic and export) in May 2023, a 40.9% increase MoM and 35.5% up YoY. The rebound followed a slow start to the Q2 of 2023 as the local auto market was impacted by the festive period and the ending of deliveries for tax-free cars in March. In the month of May, the Saga retained its top position wit...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/09

UK passenger car sales increase 18.2% in March According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on April 5, UK passenger car sales increased 18.2% to 287,825 units in March 2023 as supply chain challenges slowly continue to ease with eight consecutive months of growth.Year-to-date sales increased 18.4% with 494,260 cars registered in the first three months of 2023.March sales for VW increased 48.7% to 21,747 units (7.6% market s...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/06

New vehicle sales by 5 major OEMs in South Korea increase 26.8% in March Five Korean automakers announced domestic new vehicle sales in March. New vehicle sales in South Korea increased by 26.8% compared to the same month in the previous year to 140,814 units. Sales increased due to the easing of supply shortages of semiconductors and parts, and the contribution of new models launches from the end of 2022 onward. By company, Hyundai Motor was the...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/04

Spanish passenger car sales increase 66.1% in March On April 3, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations of 99,524 units in March 2023 represented an increase of 66.1% over March 2022. Passenger car sales of 237,563 units in the first three months of the year represented a 44.5% increase from the same period in 2022. Toyota sales increased 97.2% to 8,083 units, Peugeot sales increased 8...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/04

SNE Research reports global battery market share in November On January 4, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in November 2022.In November, the global battery installation increased 65.7% YoY to 57.2 GWh.By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 65.8% of the market share, followed by Korean manufacturers at 21.6% and Japanese manufacturers at 5....

News  Updated at: 2023/01/05

Spanish passenger car sales decrease 14.1% in December, decrease 5.4% for 2022 On January 2, the automobile manufacturers association of Spain (ANFAC) announced that passenger car registrations in December 2022 were down 14.1% to 73,927 units over December 2021. Full-year sales of 813,396 units in 2022 represent a 5.4% decrease over 2021. In 2022, Toyota sales increased 17.9% to 73,505 units, Kia sales increased 10.7% to 63,345 units, Hyundai inc...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/04

Perodua Malaysia announces remarkable sales and production results in first 11 months of 2022 Announced on December 2, 2022, Peredua’s production, as well as its monthly and year-to-date sales performances recorded new highs in November.Perodua sold 250,795 cars in the first 11 months of 2022, up 50.0% from 167,250 units sold in the same period in 2021 when the COVID-19 lockdown (initiated between June and mid-August) hit the industry. The figu...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/05

China vehicle production and sales increase 38.3% and 32.1%, respectively, in August On September 9, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of August, 2022.In August 2022, vehicle production and sales maintained rapid y/y (year-over-year) growth. Consumption boosting policies like purchase tax incentives made a continuous impact. Consumer demand for passenger vehicles ...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/13

Argentine vehicle sales up 20.8%, production up 40.9%, exports up 30.2% in August On September 7, Argentina’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ADEFA) announced that wholesale sales of 29,171 vehicles in August were down 21.0% from July sales, but up 20.8% from one year ago in August 2021.Of those vehicles sold in August, 20,155 were passenger cars, 19.6% more than last August, and 9,016 were commercial vehicles, 2.1% less than last Augu...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/08

China vehicle production and sales increase 31.5% and 29.7%, respectively, in July On August 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of July, 2022.In July 2022, the PMI of the automobile industry was higher than 52.0%, which was better than that of the overall manufacturing industry. The automotive industry kept expanding for two consecutive months. Vehicle producti...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/12

China vehicle production and sales increase 28.2% and 23.8%, respectively, in June On July 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of June, 2022.From June 2022, the supply chain of the auto industry, which had been affected by the pandemic, has fully returned to normal. At the same time, the Chinese government decided to halve the purchase tax, and local governments...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/13