GlobalData Global Light Vehicle Sales Update (April 2026) Global LV sales fell 3.4%, 7.14 mn units and the selling rate improved to 89 mn units/year Summary Commentary In April, the global light vehicle (LV) selling rate improved to 89 mn units/year, but it remained nearly 7% below the 92 mn units/year recorded a year earlier. Overall sales declined 3.4% YoY. Global LV sales continued to trail 2025’s pace last month, as a pronounced slowdown i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/22

ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q1 2026) Domestic demand fluctuations across ASEAN countries, growth in BEVs from Chinese automakers Summary Vehicle Sales Volume by Country Vehicle Production Volume by Country Commentary on Sales and Production Volume, January - March 2026 Thailand BEV sales by OEM ASEAN News Topics (Q1 2026)   * An updated version of this ASEAN report will be released every quarter.  * Sales data for Thailand and M...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/21

eakers, and two days of panel discussions. WCX sign in the Huntington Place convention center   The keynote and panel sessions at WCX 2026 showcased perspectives on a variety of topics. One keynote showed the results of a pilot program between Honda and DriveOhio to use sensor-equipped vehicles to support roadway maintenance and improve roadway safety. One panel session discussed the ecosystem and deployment considerations of robotax...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Toyota: Multi-Pathway Strategy GlobalData 5-Year Forecast: Maintaining Annual Output at Around 10 Million Units Summary GlobalData Production Forecast: Toyota's light vehicle production to remain at around 10 million units until 2031 Global Sales: Promoting product- and regional-based management Lexus: SUVs for the U.S. market are the main focus Japan: HEV sales account for over 60%, recovery in demand progressing with electrification United Stat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/12

loyment of "full-stack AI + advanced autonomous driving". SAIC, Geely, and Chery have successively announced upgrade strategies related to AI, promoting integration in areas such as cockpits, autonomous driving, and chassis. BAIC's ARCFOX has started a large-scale demonstration test of L3 compliant vehicles, while Changan has obtained a test license for its L4 Robotaxi. Regarding solid-state and sodium-ion batteries, automakers such as BYD, Chery...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Isuzu D-Max EV, Mazda6e, Mazda CX-6e, Honda e:N2, Honda Super BEV Concept, Suzuki e VITARA, Ford Ranger Super Duty, Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+, BMW iX3 Neue Klasse, Volvo ES90, were among the key models on display. (Excluding Chinese models)   The event concluded with strong results, recording 132,951 vehicle bookings and 2,056 motorcycle bookings, alongside 1,798,312 total visitors. Vehicle bookings rose 71.8% from 77,379 units in 2025. BYD led the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Analysis Report: Airbag (European and Americas Markets) Applications of airbag system technology rapidly expanding List of suppliers Introduction I. Airbag market trends II. List of airbag suppliers by OEM customer (Vehicle produced in Europe and the U.S.) III. Airbag technology trends IV. Technology development and global business and facilities of major airbag suppliers (U.S./Europe) V. Sales revenue comparison for major airbag suppliers Detail...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

measurement and control businesses. The intellectual property (IP) business collects and analyzes information on global automobile development, provides consulting on research and planning, and handles foreign patent applications and technical translations.  In recent years, as electrification and vehicle sophistication have progressed in the automotive industry, the importance of technology areas centered on vehicle control, communication, and ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Global Top 10 Countries Sales Forecast (Q1 2026) Global sales to increase by 0.3% to 92.35M units in 2026 and by 1.0% to 93.23M units in 2027 Summary Commentary by GlobalData ⋆An updated version of this forecast report will be released every quarter-According to a report by GlobalData as of Q1 2026, global light vehicle sales are forecast to increase by 0.3% YoY to 92.35 mn. -Today’s perspective of the global outlook is more conservative than...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Global Top 10 OEMs Production Forecast (Q1 2026) Global production to reach 93.69M units in 2026, 95.13M units in 2027 Summary Commentary by GlobalData ⋆An updated version of this forecast report will be released every quarter -According to a report by GlobalData as of Q1 2026, global light vehicle production in 2026 is estimated to increase by 0.6% YoY to 93.69 mn.-The conflict in the Middle East (ME) and its negative impact upon the global ec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Jaecoo and Lepas), Dongfeng Motor (Forthing), Maxus, and Geely Riddara.   The NIO Firefly EV, Geely Starray EM-i, NEVO Q05 EV, Deepal S03, Maxus 9, GWM ORA 5, BYD Atto 1, BYD Atto 2, and BYD Seal 6 were among the key models on display.   The event concluded with strong results, recording 132,951 vehicle bookings and 2,056 motorcycle bookings, alongside 1,798,312 total visitors. Vehicle bookings rose 71.8% from 77,379 units in 2025. BYD led the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

ecting the trends toward intelligent systems, electrification, and the transition to low-carbon technologies.   This report introduces the exhibits presented by the Foxconn Group (Hon Hai Group), which had the largest booth at this trade show. Entrance Foxconn Group's booth   Electric vehicles manufactured by Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co., Ltd. (Foxtron), a subsidiary of Foxconn that develops and manufactures electric vehicles, w...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/28

motorcycle equipped with that battery pack.   The standard battery packs displayed at the venue consisted of three types in total: a 48 V 30 Ah (5130) battery and two types of 74 V 28 Ah (7428) batteries, which had the same battery configuration but slightly different shapes. These were apparently commercially available in China for use in electric motorcycles. Exhibit of battery packs for electric mobility Battery packSpecifications of ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/28

Electrified Vehicle (xEV) Sales Monthly Report (March 2026) HEVs remain strong amid high fuel prices; BEVs and PHEVs see growth driven by Chinese OEMs Global electrified vehicle sales and composition by powertrain (BEV/PHEV/HEV) Trends in sales volume and share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report   Sales o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/27

  Part One covers 5GAA presentations and industry contributions at MWC 2026, highlighting perspectives from satellite service providers, network infrastructure vendors, semiconductor suppliers, and automotive Tier-1 suppliers on the deployment of hybrid and satelliteenabled connectivity for future vehicles.   Part two addresses standards-based test and validation contributions from selected 5GAA associate members, focusing on compliance with ev...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/23

[Spring] (3-day total) was 63,274, similar to last year (68,840).   This report introduces the exhibits at the H2&FC EXPO [Spring] 2026, the 25th International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo [Spring], one of the exhibitions comprising the 25th Smart Energy Week [Spring], which included FCVs (fuel cell vehicles), hydrogen utilization products, fuel cell (FC) units, hydrogen-related equipment, components, and more. H2&FC EXPO venue (German Pa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/22

NEV Overseas Expansion Conference From presentations on the Thai and Indonesian markets Summary Expanding Thai market presence: Building supply chains and enhancing after-sales service Initiatives in Indonesia NEV market   The "3rd China New Energy Vehicle Overseas Expansion Conference," co-hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Automotive Sub-Council (CCPIT Auto) and the Guangdong Jiuzhou International Exhibition M...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/22

GlobalData Global Light Vehicle Sales Update (March 2026) Global LV sales fell 3.5%, 8.20 mn units and the selling rate improved to 87.5 mn units/year Summary Commentary For March, the Global Light Vehicle (LV) selling rate improved to over 87 mn units/year. However, overall sales fell in year-on-year (YoY) terms by 3.5% to 8.2 mn units, driven largely by sharp declines in the US and China. Global LV sales delivered another disappointing month, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/21

Mobile World Congress 2026 (2) SDV, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) Standards-Based Test and Validation for Next-Gen Automotive Connectivity Introduction Anritsu: Virtual Validation for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) Keysight Technologies: From Hybrid eCall to Broadband NTN Validation Rohde & Schwarz: Testing the Foundations of Always-Connected Vehicles Conclusion: Advancing 5GAA Goals Through Testing and Validation   The GSMA Mobile World Congr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/17

facturing IV. List of AT manufacturing sites Aisin Corporation (Aisin) JATCO Ltd. (JATCO) ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (Allison) 2022 Analysis Report  2023 Analysis Report  2024 Analysis Report  2025 Analysis Report    Transmissions are a core component of a vehicle and are manufactured in-house by OEMs or by a limited number of specialized manufacturers due to their large number of parts and complex assem...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/17