22 March 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
BMW enjoyed a strong year in 2016, although the problem for the Harald Kruger and the rest of the firm's management team is that its main rival's...
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22 March 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
BMW enjoyed a strong year in 2016, although the problem for the Harald Kruger and the rest of the firm's management team is that its main rival's...
20 March 2017 Guido Vildozo
Watch an overview on Latin American vehicle markets and the challenges and opportunities that face each region.
17 March 2017 Ian Fletcher
Passenger car registrations in the EU have grown by 2.2% y/y during February as working days and other factors come into play.
17 March 2017 Namrita Chow
Although the large state-owned automakers with significant joint ventures continued to lead the Chinese market in terms of volume in February...
16 March 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
At the 2017 annual Volkswagen (VW) Group press conference, the company laid out its goals for 2025: to keep its place among the world's largest...
15 March 2017 Hopson, Christopher
Watch Chris Hopson in this short video clip as he reviews the North American Vehicle Market and discusses demand, price of vehicles, production...
14 March 2017 Ian Fletcher
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced that it has formed a new business unit that is intended to formalise the pair's strategy in the light...
13 March 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
California's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued a notice of proposed rules on testing and operating autonomous vehicles, which would...
10 March 2017 Namrita Chow
Retail vehicle sales in China have dropped on a year-to-date basis, while wholesale sales of passenger vehicles have risen 6.29% in the first...
09 March 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
Porsche has a strong opportunity to become one of the leading premium and performance brands.
08 March 2017 Paul Newton
Japanese automakers are showcasing new models and concepts at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show
07 March 2017
Soon to be introduced Nexon crossover and Tigor compact sedan also unveiled at the show.
06 March 2017 Ian Fletcher
Groupe PSA and General Motors (GM) have confirmed today (6 March) that a framework has been agreed for the French automaker to acquire the operations...
02 March 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
In an era when autonomous driving is ever nearer to becoming a reality, this year's Geneva Motor Show sees a renewed focus on putting the driver...
02 March 2017 Namrita Chow
Automakers, including Toyota, Honda and Nissan, have begun to report strong sales growth in China in February, although year-to-date sales show...
01 March 2017 Paul Newton
Japanese new-vehicle sales were positive year on year in February as domestic demand picked up owing to new models launches.
28 February 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Jeep's all-new Compass crossover utility vehicle will see first deliveries in March, with a full marketing launch due in May. The new Compass...
27 February 2017
Toyota Group's global production, including that of its subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino, grew by 4.8% year on year (y/y) in January as output...
23 February 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
JD Power has released its annual Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). In 2017, the average number of problems per 100 cars (PP100) increased to...
23 February 2017 Namrita Chow
New-vehicle sales in Thailand returned to positive territory during January, mainly on a low base effect.
21 February 2017 Namrita Chow
Hyundai's new strategy involves showcasing its latest electric IONIQ model and new technologies as it endeavours to gain ground in the ...
20 February 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
S&P Global Mobility has driven the Chevrolet Bolt EV, the company's latest major push into the electric vehicle market, and spoke with the engineers...
15 February 2017 Paul Newton
SsangYong posted an annual net profit during 2016 for the first time in nine years, mainly on the back of continued strong sales of its Tivoli...
14 February 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
Daimler has announced a programme to turn its Untertürkheim site into an EV competence centre, but the plan is unlikely to alleviate the pressure...
13 February 2017 Ian Fletcher
Citroën has announced details of its new C-Aircross Concept that is intended to represent the brand's vision for a vehicle in the crossover space....
13 February 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
The US House Energy and Commerce Committee has scheduled a hearing to discuss autonomous-vehicle regulation, with GM, Toyota, Lyft, Volvo, and...
10 February 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
BMW's sales results were strong during the first month of 2017, although the company fell further behind its chief rival.
09 February 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
The 2017 Chicago Auto Show will see introductions from several major automakers aimed at boosting interest in product lines, although there will...
07 February 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Brazilian light-vehicle sales dropped only 4% year on year (y/y) in January, after a 19.8% decline in 2016. Exports continued to increase in...
06 February 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Toyota has reported another slump in net profit during the third quarter of the current fiscal year as a strong yen continued to weigh on its...
03 February 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The 2017 National Football League Super Bowl takes place on 5 February 2017. In 2016, the annual game had 112.2 million viewers, the third-highest...
02 February 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
A sluggish macroeconomic situation and a high level of political risk will keep vehicle sales in check during 2017 in South Korea, S&P Global...
01 February 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Daimler and Uber have issued a joint statement announcing their intention to partner on a self-driving vehicle fleet, without specifying timing...
31 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Mercedes may have sold less than Audi and BMW in China but the premium brand is gaining ground with a growth rate of 26.6%.
31 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
JLR has begun the investment of around GBP130 million in its Halewood site, and has reportedly shelved plans to build a compact SUV in India....
30 January 2017 Tom Libby
Passenger vans gain strength
29 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Ford delivered another full year of profitability, despite a loss in the fourth quarter due to a change in accounting for pensions.
24 January 2017 Automotive Expert
Hear how Megatrends on data, connectivity, autonomy, compliance and mobility are really changing the face of automotive as we know it.
24 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
German premium brand Mercedes-Benz plans to significantly boost its presence in China this year with the launch of 10 new models, reports the...
23 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Coupé sales are currently buoyant as a result of a raft of new model launches and midlife refreshes.
20 January 2017 Automotive Expert
Toyota is witnessing a very positive response to its new C-HR compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the Japanese market
19 January 2017 Automotive Expert
After several years of high growth in vehicle production and manufacturing, OEM and suppliers are facing more and more challenges to stay competitive...
19 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Ashok Leyland is planning to set up a bus assembly plant in Kenya with an annual capacity of 1,200 units, to act as a base for the East African...
13 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Although there may be signs of recovery in the Russian light-vehicle market, the improvement will be gradual and uncertain after another difficult...
12 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
China's passenger vehicle segment witnessed growth of 15% in 2016, with more than 24 million units sold, while total vehicle sales rose 14% y/y...
10 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Daimler joins open-source project to develop connected car technology
10 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Chinese state-owned automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group Corp (GAC)'s passenger vehicle arm, GAC Motor, has launched three models under its Trumpchi...
10 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
New vehicle sales in South Korea remained flat in 2016, mainly due to the end of special consumption tax relief and decline in imported vehicle...
09 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is set to feature new products from General Motors, Toyota Motor Company, and others, as well...
06 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
For 2016, Brazil's light-vehicle sales dropped by 19.8%. Full-year production was 11.7% lower than in 2015, although exports increased by 25.7%....
04 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
At a plant event on 3 January 2017, Ford announced plans for 13 electrified vehicles due by 2021 and for a USD700-million investment in its Michigan...
04 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
On a volume level, US light-vehicle sales rose 3.0% year on year in December, bringing the full-year results just ahead of 2015 sales. The seasonally...
02 January 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Spain's and Italy's passenger car sales recorded solid growth in 2016 but the outlook moving into 2017 appears far more uncertain.
30 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
In this article, we look at S&P Global Mobility's volume premium sales forecasts for the "big three" German OEMs as Mercedes-Benz stands on the...
28 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Ford's development of its autonomous vehicle programme is taking a significant step forward as the company works towards launching a high-volume...
27 December 2016 Automotive Expert
Groupe PSA's global sales have risen 8.9% y/y during November, driven by the Middle East-Africa region.
27 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
New vehicle sales in Thailand remained in negative territory for the second consecutive month, reflecting a high base effect and consumers' wait-and-see...
22 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Commercial vehicle registrations in the European Union have risen 13.2% y/y during November.
21 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Renault is planning to introduce more models in high-volume segments in India. In line with a growing consumer preference for the sport utility...
20 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Canadian market sales through November 2016 reflect a year to date (YTD) gain of 2.5%, as the market has cooled compared with first-half results....
18 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
View video highlights from Colin Bird on Cybersecurity threats and vehicle vulnerabilities.
15 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
China is introducing a tapered tax cut for locally produced small-engine vehicles, following the expiry of the 50% cut for vehicles with 1.6-litre...
15 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
View video highlights from Colin Bird on new technology trends and how the connected car is shaping consumer vehicle preferences.
13 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The Big Three German volume premium brands have enjoyed another strong year, but for the first time in a decade Mercedes-Benz will lead the pack....
12 December 2016 Automotive Expert
View video highlights from Tom Libby on brand loyalty, conquesting new customers, and how vehicle improvements are changing the face of loyalty....
12 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
S&P Global Mobility has reviewed all-new vehicles due on sale in the United States in 2017. In this article, S&P Global Mobility looks at expected...
09 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Russia's light-vehicle market posted its first increase in nearly two years in November, providing a first sign of recovery for a market decimated...
08 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Given the paucity of currency notes, the situation remains fluid in the Indian economy, where 98% of transactions are settled in cash.
07 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
An all-new transmission launches in the Chevrolet Malibu, mated to the 2.0-litre Ecotec turbo 4-cylinder engine, and will feature with the Chevrolet...
06 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Argentine light-vehicle registrations totalled 55,691 units in November, according to the country's organisation of dealers, ACARA; year to date...
01 December 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it recommends leaving the 2025 standards in place, prompting the next steps in...
30 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Japanese vehicle production declined 4% year on year in October, with six of the eight domestic automakers posting lower output.
29 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Premium brands Porsche, Lincoln and Cadillac are all fighting for market share in China.
28 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
New vehicle sales in Thailand are back into negative territory during October, mainly due to high base of comparison.
23 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Great Wall has launched the new premium Wey brand, developed with former Audi and BMW executives, and in 2017 other Chinese automakers aim to...
22 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
VW is accelerating its electromobility programme which will involve committing to spending EUR3.5 billion on shifting the company towards being...
21 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Compact SUVs gained market share in India over the first 10 months of 2016 amid price increases and judicial action against bigger vehicles.
18 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
German premium OEMs Audi and BMW are accelerating their move to Industry 4.0 digital production as the automotive industry faces its biggest...
17 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
As Chinese automakers continue to gain share in their domestic market, especially in the sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment, international brands...
15 November 2016
Outlook, Challenges and Implications for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry
15 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Alfa Romeo has released details and photographs of its new Stelvio mid-size crossover, which will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show (United...
14 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
S&P Global provides bottom line analysis related to the Harman acquisition
14 November 2016 Automotive Expert
Covering changes within the commercial vehicle space, decline in Heavy Duty registrations, and what opportunities to look for in the market and...
13 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The media preview days for AutoMobility LA are on 15–17 November 2016. S&P Global Mobility expects a significant focus on utility vehicles complemented...
10 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
US election results have raised questions concerning the future direction of the NAFTA free trade agreement, which has clear potential implications...
09 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
In contrast to a moderation in passenger vehicle market growth, Indian commercial vehicle sales increased strongly during October.
08 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The acquisition will help the company reduce its dependence on GM and strengthen its business in Europe and Asia
08 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Toyota has introduced a new a compact minivan, fitted with its newly developed 1.0-litre in-line 3-cylinder turbo engine. The vehicle will also...
07 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Nissan's earnings during the first half of the current fiscal year were mainly hit by unfavourable foreign exchange fluctuations.
04 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
New vehicle sales in South Korea declined for a fourth consecutive month in October, mainly due to the industrial action at Hyundai and Kia and...
03 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Germany experienced a reverse in passenger car sales of 5.4% year on year (y/y) in October, but only because of calendar effects, and market...
02 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
US auto sales in October slipped 4.4% year on year (y/y), pulling the year-to-date (YTD) total down 0.1% y/y. Ford Motor Company's sales figures...
01 November 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Demand for electrified passenger cars has continued to grow during the third quarter of 2016 according to the latest data published by ACEA.
31 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Commercial vehicle registration growth in the EU has weakened during September, but still grew by 6.0% y/y during the month.
28 October 2016 Automotive Expert
After a great deal of speculation in recent weeks, Nissan has announced that it has decided to commit next-generation vehicles to its Sunderland...
27 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Mercedes-Benz is taking the bold step of entering the pickup market with what it terms the first true premium model in the segment, although...
26 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
GM continues to perform well, the third-quarter 2016 results have carried on the strengths of first two quarters. The company delivered strong...
25 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The 2016 Consumer Reports New-Car Predicted Reliability survey shows Buick is the first US domestic brand to be ranked in the top three automakers...
25 October 2016 Automotive Expert
New highlights to prepare for within the aftermarket; how the view of the aftermarket is different tomorrow than it is today and how to prepare...
23 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Voice-recognition experts at Nuance have enhanced its Dragon Drive Automotive Assistant with artificial intelligence and contextual reasoning...
21 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
New global brand Lynk & Co highlights that its cars will always be 'connected' and its business model is based on 'connectivity'.
20 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Tesla has announced that all of its electric vehicles will now be built with the hardware necessary to support full self-driving capability...
19 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The European one-tonne pick-up market is going to benefit from a deluge of new models over the next couple of years. The question will be whether...
19 October 2016 Tom Libby
New registrations of luxury utilities have passed another milestone: they now account for more than half of all U.S. luxury registrations.
18 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Hyundai has opened a new plant in China and Honda is planning a new compact car factory. As the fight for market share increases, automakers...
17 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Vehicle exports from Japan are expected to witness a 1.4% y/y increase during 2016, mainly helped by 8.4% y/y growth in SUV shipments to countries...
14 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Passenger car registrations in the European Union have recorded a solid 7.2% year-on-year (y/y) improvement during September, helping to maintain...
13 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Volkswagen, Renault, and Ford have launched special editions of their Polo, Duster, and EcoSport models, respectively, in India in a bid to boost...
12 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Light-vehicle sales in Canada over the first nine months of 2016 grew 2.7% year on year (y/y), as the market cooled compared with the first-half...
11 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The downturn in the Russian market continues, with any recovery still appearing somewhat in the distance and very mild in its nature.
09 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Geely and Volvo are set to launch the new Lynk & Co brand in Gothenburg and Berlin on 20 October.
07 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Mexico's light-vehicle sales surged 18.1% year on year (y/y) in September, continuing the trend of previous months in 2016. Exports and production...
05 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The premium OEMs are increasingly looking to enter the electric motorsport series Formula E as a way of promoting new electric products and accelerated...
05 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Infiniti launches the 2017 Q60 coupe in the third quarter of 2016. A statement car, the new Q60's role is more about presence and image than...
03 October 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The French passenger car market has risen by a moderate 2.5% y/y while LCV sales fell during September.
30 September 2016 Automotive Expert
The Paris Motor Show opened yesterday (29 September) with a flurry of reveals that made it to the event without being previewed or leaked beforehand...
30 September 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Although Mercedes-Benz has been ahead of the curve so far by carrying out local assembly in India, luxury rivals BMW, Audi, and even Jaguar Land...
28 September 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
View video highlights on autonomous vehicles, new technologies and cyber securities presented by Jeremy Carlson.
28 September 2016 Automotive Expert
The German Big Three have partnered with leading global technology companies to ensure the smoothest possible transition to the 5G mobile network...
27 September 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Jeep has revealed its new C-segment SUV, the Compass, at an event celebrating the start of the vehicle's production in Brazil. The new Compass...
26 September 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
One of the world's largest motor shows will open its doors on Monday (25 April) and automakers are scrambling to get out the message that they...
23 September 2016 Automotive Expert
Chevrolet is moving the all-new 2018 Equinox to all turbo, 4-cylinder engines, offering two gasoline units and one diesel unit. The 2018 model...
22 September 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Electric commercial vehicles will become a reality in urban centres over the next few years as heavy vehicle OEMs look to hone their technology...
20 September 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The European truck-makers gather in Hanover this week to show their latest products and technology, with electrification and enhanced core product...
19 September 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
A slew of policy changes and activism against diesel technology has resulted in a decline in its market share.
15 September 2016 Automotive Expert
Ford presented an updated strategy for the investor community on 14 September. The company spent a significant amount of the presentation looking...
13 September 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The Chinese government is cracking down on subsidies to the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, but remains committed to 5 million NEVs being...
12 September 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Video highlights on the telematics market and infotainment systems presented by Natsuki Schwartz.
12 September 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Alternative fuel passenger car registrations in the European Union (EU) have been flat during the second quarter of 2016, despite demand for...
09 September 2016 Automotive Expert
Genesis Motors has announced the pricing of its G90 sedan, offering an simple pricing strategy that undercuts traditional German premium brands...
06 September 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched the new mid-size Vito van at the Chengdu Motor Show (2−11 September).
02 September 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Skoda's new SUV-C-segment seven-seater Kodiaq could lead an entry into the US market and is a key component of the firm's plans to expand sales...
02 September 2016 Tom Libby
S&P Global vehicle registration data illustrate the correlation between retail purchase behavior and the macro economic environment.
01 September 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
S&P Global Mobility forecasts the launch of around 55 new vehicles in the Brazilian market in 2017, including all-new versions of existing nameplates...
31 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Ford has begun sales of the 2017 Fusion Sport in the United States, taking a gamble that there are still some mainstream mid-size sedan buyers...
29 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Chinese automotive brands offering SUV models and strong new energy vehicle products report solid growth in the first half of 2016.
29 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
In mid-August, India's Supreme Court lifted the conditional ban on registration of diesel vehicles in the National Capital Region (NCR), providing...
25 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
SUV sales are growing in South Korea, mainly thanks to advanced technologies, stylish bodies, fuel efficiency, space, and off-road capability....
24 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Delphi and Mobileye, key suppliers of systems needed for autonomous driving, are teaming up to develop a new autonomous driving system. The tie-up...
23 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
New luxury brand Genesis is being launched in the US market and is only the second new luxury brand since 2000. The brand says its strategy and...
23 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Uber is starting its autonomous vehicle tests with the Volvo XC90 in the US, and those two companies announced plans for future vehicle development...
22 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The Borgward, MG, Volvo, and Qoros brands, now in Chinese ownership, continue to maintain an international profile with foreign executives, as...
18 August 2016 Automotive Expert
Groupe PSA has announced that its global sales performance increased by 10.4% y/y during July as the automaker recorded significant increases...
18 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released new rules on emissions and fuel consumption for the largest vehicles in the automotive...
18 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The large Chinese automakers continue to lead the country's auto market in terms of volume sales, but many of the country's smaller automakers...
17 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Ford plans to develop Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Level 4, limited-situation automated vehicles, missing out Level 3. The autonomous...
16 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
In line with changing consumer preferences, all the top automakers in Japan are vying to grab a slice of the sport utility vehicle (SUV) market...
15 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The 1% tax is applicable to vehicles powered by engines bigger than 2000cc, but may be extended to all diesel passenger vehicles in future.
15 August 2016 Automotive Expert
The merger of Didi Chuxing and Uber China reflects the incredibly competitive landscape for ride-hailing mobility services in China
12 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The CAAM released its production figures for China this week. An initial analysis of the CAAM data by S&P Global Mobility analysts is included...
11 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The growth in taxi-hailing services is anticipated to affect new car sales in the short term in markets from China to Africa.
10 August 2016
The growth in taxi-hailing services is anticipated to affect new car sales in the short term in markets from China to Africa.
09 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
July results continue trend of the prior months, with light-vehicle sales surging a further 17.9% y/y in July, though exports slipped 0.4%. While...
08 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Mercedes-Benz posted another very strong month of sales as it continued on track to surpass BMW for the full year in 2016.
05 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Brazil's July sales and production figures continue to decline, by 20.3% and 15.1% respectively, although exports increased by 65.1%. S&P Global...
04 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
In the first full month after the Brexit vote, registrations in the UK passenger car market have been flat during July
03 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
US light-vehicle volume sales moderated year on year (y/y) in July, which is expected to continue during the rest of the year. Light-vehicle...
02 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Growth in the Italian and Spanish passenger car markets has slowed in July, not helped by the two fewer working days during the month.
02 August 2016 Jeremy Carlson
The merger of Didi Chuxing and Uber China reflects the incredibly competitive landscape for ride-hailing mobility services in China
01 August 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Governments across Africa want to encourage local vehicle production and so are increasing tariffs to counter imports.
28 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Progress on battery cell power and cost has allowed Daimler to come up with its first rigid-body electric truck concept, to go with the existing...
27 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Groupe PSA has announced that it has seen its profits surge during the first half of 2016.
26 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Hyundai's decline in net profit is mainly due to the slowdown in emerging markets and increase in marketing and research expenses.
25 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Key findings from new consumer connected car survey
25 July 2016 Tom Libby
Midsize vans (minivans) have enjoyed a 28% registration increase based on May CYTD registration volumes versus a year ago
22 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
General Motors (GM) has reported EBIT of USD3.9 billion and revenue of USD42.3 billion in the second quarter, with the results carrying on the...
21 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
India's National Green Tribunal (NGT) has modified its latest order targeting old diesel vehicles in New Delhi. Earlier this week
20 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
While the draft mid-term Technical Assessment Report (TAR) suggests the industry may not reach a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) of 54.5...
19 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
China's vehicle market is growing overall, with passenger vehicle sales jumping 9.2% in the first half of the year, mainly once again on the...
19 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Today's automotive consumer can be an elusive target for traditional loyalty marketing programs.
15 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Ford topped the list of vehicle exporters from India in the first half of 2016, overtaking Hyundai on the back of the continued popularity of...
14 July 2016 Tom Libby
Industry-wide retail lease penetration reached 31.4% in Q1 2016 and 30.1% in April, the only times...
13 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
JLR has announced that it is planning real-world road tests of autonomous driving technology in its cars, while its Land Rover brand has also...
12 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The Russian light-vehicle market has posted another disappointing set of results in June despite some slow signs of recovery in other areas of...
11 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Q&A with the Associated Press and S&P Global Mobility's Jeremy Carlson
08 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Brazil's May sales and production figures continued to decline, down 20.9% and 18.0% respectively, although exports increased 17.0%. S&P Global...
06 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
S&P Global expands its partnership with Integrate Data Facts
06 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Brazil's May sales and production figures continued to decline, down 20.9% and 18.0% respectively, although exports increased 17.0%. S&P Global...
06 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
New vehicle sales in South Korea grew 15.7% y/y during June on pre-emptive buying ahead of the end of special consumption tax (SCT) relief at...
05 July 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Passenger car registrations in Germany have risen during June, helping to maintain momentum in the YTD.
30 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
S&P Global Mobility has released its preliminary expectations as to how light vehicle production will be impacted by the UK's vote to exit the...
30 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Japanese vehicle production grew by 1.7% year on year to 656,814 units in May, mainly helped by buoyant exports, especially to North America...
29 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The municipal government of Shanghai has enforced new rules dubbed by local media as the most stringent licence-plate restrictions rule so far....
28 June 2016 Ian Fletcher
These early indications are based upon the initial macro forecasts published by S&P Global on the impact that the leave vote will have.
28 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Chinese internet search-engine company Baidu aims to be mass producing driverless cars within five years, reports Xinhua news agency, citing...
27 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
New vehicle sales in Thailand continued to show improvement for the second consecutive month, mainly owing to government measures to boost spending...
24 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
On the morning after the UK electorate voted to leave the European Union, OEMs have reacted to the uncertainty that it has presented.
23 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Sweden has inaugurated a stretch of road that has been set up to test the use of a pantograph to supply electricity to a hybrid electric truck....
22 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Due to stiff competition from domestic and foreign automakers, and changing trends in consumer preferences, Hyundai Group market share in South...
21 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Demand for connectivity plus eCall rollout in Europe to drive growth
20 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Due to stiff competition from domestic and foreign automakers, and changing trends in consumer preferences, Hyundai Group market share in South...
17 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
BMW introduced new autonomous vehicle concepts for its BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brands, as well as laying out its "hypothesis" for future mobility....
16 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Dampening effects from tax rises in 2014 and 2015, coupled with macro-economic factors, have limited the momentum of A- and B-segment vehicles...
15 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Dampening effects from tax rises in 2014 and 2015, coupled with macro-economic factors, have limited the momentum of A- and B-segment vehicles...
14 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Reduction in buying power of rural India, stemming from deficit rainfalls in the last couple of years, behind the poor show of A-segment vehicles....
13 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Vehicle sales in China increased 9% in May and continue to grow on the back of demand for passenger vehicles.
10 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Strong sales numbers cover up the differing fortunes of urban and rural India.
09 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
S&P Global Mobility's autonomous vehicle sales forecast has been updated following a wave of recent developments and investments, as well as...
09 June 2016 Automotive Expert
The Russian light-vehicle market's rate of decline was faster in May than April, which suggests any kind of sustained recovery is still a way...
08 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Brazil's May sales and production figures continued to decline, down 20.9% and 18.0% respectively, although exports increased 17.0%. S&P Global...
06 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
UK sales are continuing on the steady growth track seen in April as the market gets ready for the country's vote on EU membership at the end...
03 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
German passenger car market rises 11.9% y/y in May
02 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
May brought the eighth year-on-year (y/y) US light-vehicle sales decline since 2009, with a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 17.38 million...
01 June 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The French light-vehicle market has surged during May due to a low base of comparison caused by seasonal factors a year ago.
31 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The EU commercial vehicle market has had a stronger month in April thanks to more working days in some markets.
27 May 2016 Automotive Expert
The used-car business may eventually play a crucial role in taking Renault's brand deeper into India.
26 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Groupe PSA has given some insight in to its plug-in vehicle strategy as part of a technology event held by the automaker.
24 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Two key French brands have unveiled replacement models, with Peugeot showing off the second-generation 3008 and Renault revealing the Grand Scenic....
23 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
To meet strong demand for its vehicles in the United States, FHI plans to expand its annual vehicle output capacity by nearly 100,000 units by...
20 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Suppliers and OEMs are slowly returning to normal in Japan following the Kyushu earthquake in April, but the struggle to find extra working days...
19 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Google has announced at its annual software developers' conference, Google I/O, that Android N, the latest version of Android, has an auto-centric...
18 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The Renault Group has released data which has shown that its global sales are continuing its upward trajectory in April with a gain of 9.4% y/y....
17 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Maruti Suzuki has capitalised on a shift in India's urban consumption from A-segment to B-segment vehicles.
13 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
EU passenger car sales have posted another very strong set of numbers as replacement demand from both private buyers and fleet buyers fuelled...
12 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
S&P Global Mobility hybrid technology analysts expect refuelling habits with fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to resemble those with conventional...
11 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Demand for passenger vehicles continues to lift the sales momentum in China, with vehicles fitted with 1.6-litre and smaller engines accounting...
10 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The Mexican automotive industry's April results continue the trend of the first quarter, with light-vehicle sales surging a further 24.9% y/y...
09 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The current UBI landscape is in transition with robust expansion. New insurers are entering the market, new markets are being opened, and new...
09 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Amid recovering automotive sales in India, regulatory uncertainty around diesel is denting some automakers' figures.
05 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Argentine light-vehicle sales climbed 15.3% year on year (y/y) in April 2016, according to dealer organisation ACARA, pushing the year to date...
05 May 2016 Tom Libby
The US car shopper faces an almost overwhelming choice when he enters the market
04 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has found a partner in Google to develop autonomous technology, while the technology giant has found a partner...
03 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The Beijing Motor Show has displayed a number of new energy vehicle (NEV) concepts, as well as production models, as Chinese automakers aim to...
02 May 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Japanese new vehicle sales posted positive results in April, helped by a low base of comparison, although minivehicles continued to suffer.
29 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Ford's first-quarter results include records in quarterly pre-tax profit and net income, as well as a record operating margin of 9.8%. In North...
28 April 2016 Automotive Expert
The German government has finalised the details of its long-awaited subsidy and incentive programme with a total of EUR1.2 billion being committed...
27 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Toyota will resume all halted lines after Golden Week holidays, but full recovery of production losses could take until the fourth quarter of...
26 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Hyundai's declining profitability reflects its challenges from global competition and volatility in emerging markets.
25 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Registrations of CVs in the EU have risen by 12.1% y/yduring the first quarter of 2016, supported by further gains in March.
21 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
First-quarter 2016 delivered strong financial growth for General Motors (GM), including an increase in global wholesale deliveries. GM's results...
21 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
One of the world's largest motor shows will open its doors on Monday (25 April) and automakers are scrambling to get out the message that they...
20 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
S&P Global Mobility provides its latest assessment of the likely disruption to Japanese production in the aftermath of large earthquakes affecting...
19 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Renault Group has released data showing a buoyant first quarter as its global light-vehicle sales have grown by 7.3% y/y.
18 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
After two powerful earthquakes (on 14 and 16 April) hit the southwestern island of Kyushu, key Japanese automakers including Mitsubishi, Nissan...
15 April 2016 Automotive Expert
Passenger car registrations in the European Union have risen more slowly during March, albeit still up by 6.0% year on year (y/y) and helping...
15 April 2016 Tom Libby
Owners of premium vehicles have been more likely to acquire another same-make vehicle in the fourth quarter than during any other time of the...
14 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
New products will put Renault in direct competition with India's market leaders, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai.
13 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Mercedes-Benz leads BMW and Audi in the first quarter of the year, but S&P Global forecasts it will just miss out on taking the premium sales...
11 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
BMW is launching the ReachNow pilot car-sharing scheme in Seattle, United States, including chauffeur services and rental services, using an...
08 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The upcoming motor show will highlight the growing tension between international and local brands as they fight to outshine eachother with new...
07 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Mexican light-vehicle sales surged 11.4% year on year (y/y) in March, continuing the trend from February, but a 14.2% slip in exports caused...
06 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Argentine light-vehicle registrations increased by 3.1% year on year in March, though a double-digit decline in January has kept the first-quarter...
05 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Hyundai's move to introduce automatic transmission variants of the Creta and the Elite i20 hatchback in India is required to address changing...
04 April 2016 Tom Libby
Retail lease penetration climbed to 30.2% this past January. These data have (at least) four implications.
04 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Although the Italian passenger car market continued to flourish in March, demand in Spain dipped for the first time in 30 months.
01 April 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Japanese sales of mainstream vehicles slipped 3.2% year on year in March, while the minivehicle segment extended its declining trend for a 15th...
31 March 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Before it goes on sale in April, S&P Global Mobility spent some time driving Chrysler's latest minivan, the Pacifica.
30 March 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Overall production of passenger cars, trucks and buses declined 6.9% y/y during February, partly weighed down by Toyota's nationwide output shutdown...
29 March 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
After some speculation as to the future of Jaguar's flagship, the XJ, a report has suggested that it will remain a sedan when the current generation...
28 March 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Toyota's group-wide global production volume, including subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino, posted a decline in February, as a result of weaker domestic...
24 March 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
China's MPV D-segment witnessed sales growth of 59.4% in the first two months of the year, while the SUV D-segment's sales increased 49.7%.
23 March 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
CV sales in the EU have continued their upward trajectory during February with both LCVs and MHCVs being strong contributors to this growth.
22 March 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Introductions at the 2016 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) are expected to include a notable focus on sports cars, as well as utility...
18 March 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The Cairo Motor Show has a strong presence of Chinese automakers keen to further penetrate the regional market. With Chinese brands' growing...
17 March 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Despite a weak February, Chinese passenger vehicle sales have grown in the year to date, indicating positive momentum in the market.
15 March 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Although global auto sales are forecast to continue on an upward trend through 2023, the pace of growth will reach its peak in 2019.
15 March 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Passenger car registrations in the EU have risen further during February, with registrations up by 14.3% y/y.
10 March 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
There were limited positive developments in the market during February, including the sudden surge of commercial vehicle sales.
04 March 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Chinese-brand SUVs continue to bring sales growth for local automakers, including SAIC. Growth is not shared across the market, though, as some...
02 March 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
February's US light-vehicle sales delivered the strongest seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) for the month in 15 years, at 17.43-million...
29 February 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
A cash-strapped Indian government is sidelining the automotive industry's demands for a scrappage policy and cheaper loans, as the budget is...
26 February 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Toyota Group, along with its subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino, posted an overall decline in global production during January, mainly due to lower...
26 February 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
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25 February 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
CV registrations maintained the momentum with which they ended 2015 in January, as both LCV and MHCV markets climbed.
24 February 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Honda president and CEO Takahiro Hachigo has shared his vision for the company, focusing on more integrated global operations, streamlined research...
22 February 2016
This insight will explain the security measures designed into iOS devices, what the FBI wants Apple to develop to circumvent them, as well as...
22 February 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
FCA Latin America COO Stefan Ketter says the automaker plans to renew its full line of products in three years in Brazil. Meanwhile, General...
19 February 2016 Tom Libby
When Toyota launched the Scion brand in 2003, a friend mentioned that the new brand would have a unique challenge; it would need to continually...
19 February 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Currency devaluation has been a relative stimulus to premium car sales in Russia in 2015 compared to the wider market, but S&P Global automotive...
18 February 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
S&P Global Mobility forecasts that North American sales of medium and heavy commercial vehicle (MHCV) market will contract by 0.2% in 2016, compared...
17 February 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Despite the passenger vehicle sales growth of 9.4% witnessed in China during January, the rate of growth is far lower than the double-digit percentage...
16 February 2016 Automotive Expert
Passenger car registrations in the European Union have continued to grow during the opening month of 2016, according to the latest data released...
15 February 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The overall new vehicle market in India experinced slow growth during January as sales of passenger cars fell slightly for the first time in...
12 February 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Renault has enjoyed a positive financial result in 2015 as a result of a successful efficiency drive, a strong contribution from Nissan and robust...
11 February 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
S&P Global researchers assess a series of weak signals and driving forces and foresee the potential for developments in the automotive market...
11 February 2016 Automotive Expert
Nissan is introducing a second-generation Armada sport utility vehicle (SUV) at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. Nissan has borrowed from the Infiniti...
08 February 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Hyundai and its affiliate Kia reported a 9.4% year-on-year decline in their combined global sales during January, as demand in overseas markets...
05 February 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Brazil's light-vehicle sales and production figures for January are not encouraging, being down 38.7% and 28.2% respectively, and 2016 is expected...
04 February 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The large number of compact sport utility vehicles showcased at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2016 indicates growing competition in this niche segment...
28 January 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Suzuki, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, and Fuji Heavy Industries all recorded gains in their global production volumes during 2015, but Mitsubishi reported...
27 January 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Kia has reported a 12.1% year-on-year (y/y) decline in its net profit for 2015 owing to sluggish sales performances in key export markets, despite...
26 January 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Cadillac's CT6 is the next step in the brand's product revival, sitting at the top of its sedan range, and will reach US showrooms in March....
25 January 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Buick's first convertible in 25 years reaches dealerships in the first quarter, and it will be followed by the all-new Envision SUV and LaCrosse...
20 January 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Efforts by Tata to boost penetration in Africa will be backed by assembly operations in the region.
19 January 2016 Automotive Expert
Malaysian automaker Proton is planning to invest nearly MYR600 million (USD136 million) in research and development in a range of new engines...
18 January 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The passenger vehicle market continues to be the main pillar for growth in the Chinese vehicle market, but with macroeconomic headwinds S&P Global...
15 January 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
The Russian light vehicle market experienced its biggest monthly fall in December 2015 at 45%, against the relatively high base of December 2014...
14 January 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Automakers in India plan to introduce new crossovers and compact SUVs in 2016, meaning that utility vehicles are expected to make a strong comeback...
13 January 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Chinese vehicle sales have risen in 2015, responding to the government stimulus measure for vehicles with 1.6-litre engines and lower.
12 January 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed its position as the brand with momentum in the premium car market due to its revitalised design strategy and high...
11 January 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Chrysler is replacing the Town & Country and, eventually, Dodge Caravan minivans with an all-new minivan, and is reviving the Pacifica nameplate....
11 January 2016 Tom Libby
New products' cannibalization of existing products has been modest.
08 January 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
According to the latest S&P Global Mobility Western European forecast, the Western European passenger car market finished 2015 very strongly...
05 January 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Pre-show intelligence suggests that at least four all-new premium brand sedans (Genesis, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo) will be introduced...
04 January 2016 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
S&P Global estimates global revenue from automotive display systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 11% by the...
23 December 2015 Tom Libby
Females' share of the industry has risen as crossovers have gained.
21 December 2015 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
CV sales in the EU have grown by a strong 17.8% y/y during November as both categories contributed very positively to the improvement.
18 December 2015 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
S&P Global Mobility's latest forecasts show that the traditionally dominant players in the struggling Brazilian auto market will see their share...
18 December 2015 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Shareholder approval for Maruti's plan regarding its Gujarat plant removes uncertainty and brings about much-needed clarity on the production...
17 December 2015 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
In a series of announcements, Ford says it is now certified to test its autonomous Fusion Hybrid in California, is collaborating with software...