China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) report - May 2026 Analysis of China's passenger car sales in April and outlook for May China passenger car production and sales volumes in April 2026 Market analysis and outlook Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for April 2026.   ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/13

and plans to spin off existing assets related to the Landian brand and establish a new company. Emerging EV OEMs For recent developments of the leading emerging EV manufacturers, please see the report "China’s Emerging EV Automakers: Leapmotor, XPeng, Xiaomi, Li Auto, NIO - Growth analysis and outlook for 2026".   The strategies of foreign manufacturers in China are increasingly focused on "accelerating the introduction of NEV models" and...

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

ernational brands, particularly from China. While the first half of the year so far has shown promise, rising energy prices stemming from tensions in the Middle East are beginning to impact consumer confidence. Furthermore, with the potential for higher ECB rates to combat persistent inflation, the outlook for the second half of the year remains cautious. Our current forecast has the Western European PV market declining by nearly 1% YoY. ...

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

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 it was three months ago. Major markets, including North America and Europe, have started 2026 on a weak footing. The...

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

volume level of over 1 million units in 2022 following the COVID-19 pandemic, but has been on a slight downward trend for the past 3 years. In 2025, due to factors such as the increase in value-added tax (VAT), annual sales were projected to remain at approximately 834,000 units, leaving the market outlook uncertain. (Source: Created by MarkLines based on presentation content; Data source: GAIKINDO retail sales volume)   While the Ind...

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

ssure amid soft consumer confidence and the gradual unwinding of prior NEV incentives. In the US, sales compared to a high base last year, when buyers accelerated purchases ahead of President Trump’s proposed broad tariffs. By contrast, Western Europe posted a strong gain. Looking ahead, with the outlook for a resolution to the Middle East conflict still uncertain, GlobalData expects the global LV market to face further headwinds in H2 2026 as ...

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

China’s Emerging EV Automakers: Leapmotor, XPeng, Xiaomi, Li Auto, NIO Growth analysis and outlook for 2026 Summary Overview of the five companies: From Li Auto's dominance to fierce competition Leapmotor: Promoting a diverse product lineup to reach its sales target of 1 million units XPeng: Strengthening "Physical AI" and local production Xiaomi: Increasing investment in AI and autonomous driving Li Auto: Accelerating AI upgrades and expanding...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/20

025, lagging far behind Ford. It is not used in Class 3 or lower vehicles (passenger-use pickup trucks, such as the Silverado). In January 2026, the company completed the acquisition of the Off-Highway Drive & Motion division of U.S.-based Dana Incorporated. As discussed at the end of this section [Outlook], Allison sees its future growth primarily in the off-road market, and this acquisition is intended to incorporate Dana's product portfolio, w...

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

ers. Japanese manufacturers primarily market mid-size P/Us globally. In recent years, Chinese brands have introduced a large number of mid-size P/Us, which are considered to target a wide range of regions, including Southeast Asia.   This report examines the current state of the P/U market and the outlook for major markets based on MarkLines' segment-by-segment and model-by-model sales data. Pickup truck (P/U) sales volume by country (202...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/13

China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) report - April 2026 Analysis of China's passenger car sales in March and outlook for April Market analysis and outlook Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales 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.   Retail March retail sales volumes of passenger cars totale...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/10

Europe saw robust growth in passenger vehicles (PV) sales as registrations were up 10.0% year-on-year (YoY) to 1.42 mn units. The selling rate fell to 12.2 mn units/year, while year-to-date (YTD) sales currently stand at 3.1 mn units, up nearly 4% compared to the first three months of 2025. As the outlook for the Middle East conflict is still uncertain, our 2026 Western European PV forecast remains cautious, as we expect higher energy costs and ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/09

mand. Western Europe’s February total was promising as sales rebounded from a weak January figure. Looking ahead, the recent developments in the Middle East and the ensuing shock to energy prices and supply chains present the global LV market with serious headwinds to sales this year, keeping the outlook tilted to the downside in the near term. North America US Light Vehicle sales fell by 3.6% YoY in February, to 1.18 mn u...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) report - March 2026 Analysis of China's passenger car sales in February and outlook for March China passenger car production and sales volumes in February 2026 Market analysis and outlook Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for Febru...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/16

GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (February 2026) February growth held back by France; 2026 outlook tempered by energy-market risks Summary Commentary In February, results across much of Western Europe were positive, although a sharp contraction in France acted as a significant headwind and weighed on overall regional growth. Sales grew 1.4% YoY to 865k units. The selling rate improved to 12.8 mn units/year. Year-to-date (YTD) sales...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/09

optimization of these hardware, software, and material technologies, the electric drive system achieved high operating efficiencies of approximately 93% under the CLTC driving cycle, about 92% during high-speed driving, and roughly 91% even under winter driving conditions. Achievement and Outlook (© CTI Symposium Germany 2025 organized by CTI - Car Training Institute - A division of Euroforum Deutschland GmbH; Slide: © Li Auto Inc.) ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/06

China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) report - February 2026 Analysis of China's passenger car sales in January and outlook for February China passenger car production and sales volumes in January 2026 Market analysis and outlook Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for J...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

and North America. Asia-Pacific will remain the core production base, while North America continues to gain share as localized manufacturing expands. Growth is likely to remain moderate rather than accelerated, as cost pressures and policyrelated risks continue to constrain efficiency. Overall, the outlook points to steady, structurally driven growth into the early 2030s, led by electrification and regional diversification.Renault‐Nissan‐Mits...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/30

s some upward movement on pricing as OEMs adjust to tariffs, it will be challenging for the market to match its 2025 performance. In the longer term, we anticipate that volumes will return to growth in 2027 and beyond, but are projected to reach a peak of around 16.7 mn units in the mid-2030s. This outlook is around 200k units/year lower than our pre-tariff view.[IndiaWe have revised India’s LV sales outlook for 2025 upward by 101k units, a 2% ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/30

to GlobalData's analysis, December sales in Japan reversed a five-month downtrend, but seasonally adjusted annualized sales were down 0.6% from the previous month. In 2026, we expect a 3.7% increase over the previous year, continuing the recovery trend of 2025. However, downside risks remain in the outlook, as business confidence remains weak in Japan and the deteriorating financing environment could hamper demand.   The Chinese government is re...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/26

Three Keys to Zero-emission Road Transport（NextTruck 2025 organized by IPM AG, Slide Copyright © ACEA） Baris AkyalcinHead of E-Truck Department - Europe, BYD   Mr. Akyalcin, who oversees BYD’s European electric truck business, gave a presentation on the company’s strategy and future outlook for the electric truck market in Europe. This report outlines the challenges facing the European e-truck market, BYD’s approaches to address...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/22