Mercedes-Benz expands production of electric CLA amid demand rises On April 9, Mercedes-Benz announced a strong growth in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Europe (rising 34%), and Germany (with 36%) during the sales results for Q1 2026. The growth was mainly driven by high demand for the new electric CLA. The demand for the CLA model is higher than current production capacity, the Rastatt plant is running at full capacity with three shifts...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for March 2026 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for March 2026. China passenger car production and sales volumes in March 2026 Retail March retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.648 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) decrease ...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for February 2026 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for February 2026. China passenger car production and sales volumes in February 2026 Retail February retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.034 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Chery releases official images of Tiggo 7L compact SUV On March 2, Chery unveiled the Tiggo 7L compact SUV for launch in Q1 2026. Serving as a “global vehicle model”, the Tiggo 7L is positioned as a trendy and intelligent A-class SUV deeply aligning with the requirements of young families for both high-quality mobility and intelligent features. It has been systematically upgraded in exterior design, interior layout, and intelligent cockpit. F...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Mercedes Benz 2025 financial presentation and Q&A: Localization and profitability in China, rising US tariffs, and renewed push in Europe On February 12, Mercedes-Benz held the presentation for the 2025 financial results. The event was presented by the Board of Management including Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management (BoM). Analyst and media call main Q&A Price strategy in China Q: About China, the sales figures for the CLA seem ...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for January 2026 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for January 2026. China passenger car production and sales volumes in January 2026 Retail January retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.544 million units, reflecting a y/y decrease of 13.9%....

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

Mercedes-Benz begins electric GLB production at Kecskemét plant, Hungary On January 19, the CEO of HIPA (Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency) said in a social media update that the series production of the fully electric GLB on the new Mercedes Modular Architecture platform has started, along with battery assembly in the Kecskemét facility, Hungary. The expanded K1 plant, which doubles capacity, is in its final testing phase. Soon, A-Class p...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/19

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for December 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for December 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in December 2025 Retail December retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.261 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/...

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Mercedes-Benz to shift A-Class production from Germany to Hungary in starting Q2 2026 On January 6, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will move production of its entry-level A-Class from Rastatt, Germany, to its Kecskemét, Hungary, starting in the second quarter of 2026. The move will free up capacity and space at the Rastatt plant to support the ramp-up of the planned new models. Mercedes-Benz's German and Hungarian sites are part of a flexible p...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for November 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for November 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in November 2025 Retail November retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.225 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for October 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for October 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in October 2025 Retail October retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.242 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) d...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for September 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for September 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in September 2025 Retail September retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.241 million units, reflecting a year-over-year...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for August 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for August 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in August 2025 Retail August retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.995 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) incre...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for July 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for July 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in July 2025 Retail July retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.826 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 6...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

GlobalData blog: The changing landscape of European bodystyles The simultaneous rise of SUVs and decline of Hatchbacks indicates that consumers are increasingly favoring vehicles that provide more space and versatility. According to GlobalData’s bodystyle analysis, SUVs are estimated to account for 58% of Passenger Vehicles (PVs) in Western Europe by the end of 2025, up from 37% in 2020. This shift in consumer preference has allowed the SUV seg...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for June 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for June 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in June 2025 Retail June retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.084 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 1...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for May 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for May 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in May 2025 Retail May retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.932 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 13.3%...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for April 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for April 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in April 2025 Retail April retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.755 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

GAC Group, CATL forge comprehensive strategic partnership GAC Group signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL). Under the agreement, GAC Group will launch Choco-SEB (Swapping Electric Block) variants of the Aion UT, the Aion RT, the 2nd-generation Aion V, and an upcoming A-class SUV. Going forward, GAC Group, the first automaker to fully cooperate with the Choco-SEB ecosystem, wil...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05

Chery makes global debut of new LEPAS brand On April 24, 2025, Chery officially unveiled its new brand LEPAS, showcasing the debut model L8 at a global launch event. LEPAS is positioned as Chery's strategic cornerstone for "elevated positioning, enhanced value, and market growth." Zhang Guibing, President of Chery International, announced LEPAS will launch five models within three years. The product rollout will commence with the segment-defining...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28