31 May 2019 Ian Fletcher
Greek passenger car market grows 17.2% y/y during April
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31 May 2019 Ian Fletcher
Greek passenger car market grows 17.2% y/y during April
29 May 2019 Ian Fletcher
Vehicle production in Portugal grew by 12.2% year on year (y/y) during April, according to data published by the Portuguese Car Trade Association...
28 May 2019 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
S&P Global forecasts strong EV sales growth in the US to 2026, in part on the number of new EV models on offer to customers. In 2026, we forecast...
24 May 2019 Ian Fletcher
CV registrations continue to grow in EU during April
22 May 2019 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
Only 25% of UK consumers would consider full BEV in next five years, according to major survey
21 May 2019 Nitin Budhiraja
Beijing expands its test area for autonomous vehicles
20 May 2019
In the long term, as industry gradually shifts toward fully autonomous driving, in-cabin sensing will take lead over driver monitoring
16 May 2019 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
US regulator delays review of bandwidth assigned to vehicle communications
15 May 2019 Jamal Amir
New vehicle sales in Philippines remain flat in April
14 May 2019 Ian Fletcher
European connected car review extended by two months
13 May 2019
Can Indian automotive players leapfrog the global developments or will just follow the cycle??
10 May 2019 Jamal Amir
South Korean government aims to have 6,400 fuel-cell passenger cars on country's roads by end-2019
09 May 2019 Ian Fletcher
UK government denies slowdown in electrified vehicle growth due to reduced subsidies
08 May 2019 Jamal Amir
Vehicle production in Turkey declines 15.0% y/y in Q1, exports down 7.1% y/y
07 May 2019 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Los Angeles mayor advances plans for aggressive shift to EVs
06 May 2019
Higher adoption of open standards for charging points and charging interface will be necessary for EV charging infrastructure to meet the demands...
06 May 2019 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Brazil's light-vehicle registrations up 5.4% y/y in April
03 May 2019 Ian Fletcher
Swedish passenger car market declines 11.6% y/y in April
02 May 2019 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
US light-vehicle sales decline 2.3% y/y in April
30 April 2019 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
Why the future of the A-segment car is set to look very different
29 April 2019
LED will remain the preferred choice for interior lighting applications in the short term due to cost efficiencies and technology advancements...
29 April 2019
China plans pilot programmes to facilitate market introduction of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
25 April 2019
Are states prepared for increased fuel efficiency's impact on fuel tax revenue?
24 April 2019 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
Russian EV parc currently at level of 3,600 units
23 April 2019 Ian Fletcher
Portuguese vehicle production grows 30.6% y/y in Q1
22 April 2019
Automakers focus on sportier model offerings, improving technology across chassis components with a higher focus on EV product range
17 April 2019 Jamal Amir
New vehicle sales in Philippines surge 14% y/y in March
16 April 2019 Nitin Budhiraja
Shanghai Motor Show 2019: New energy vehicles take centre stage
15 April 2019 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
New York Auto Show 2019: Broad range of cars, utilities to take a bow in New York
12 April 2019 Jamal Amir
New vehicle sales in Vietnam surge 31.3% y/y in Q1
10 April 2019 Isha Sharma
SIAM urges Indian government to reduce GST on cars to 18%
09 April 2019
The legislation now requires final adoption by the European Council before publication in the Official Journal
08 April 2019 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Argentine light-vehicle registrations decline 54% y/y in March
05 April 2019 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Brazilian light-vehicle sales and production drop in March, exports continue decline
04 April 2019 Ian Fletcher
UK passenger car demand slides 3.4% y/y in uncertain March
03 April 2019 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
US light-vehicle sales decline 2.5% y/y in Q1, SAAR improves
02 April 2019 Ian Fletcher
Irish passenger car registrations fall 5.6% y/y in March
01 April 2019
New vehicle sales in Japan decline 4.7% y/y during March, YTD sales down 1.2% y/y
29 March 2019 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Ontario city planning connected, AV test track
28 March 2019 Ian Fletcher
EU CV registrations rise 4.7% y/y in February
27 March 2019
Chinese authorities announce 2019 subsidy scheme for NEVs
22 March 2019 Jamal Amir
Thai new vehicle sales jump 9.1% y/y in February 2019
01 March 2019 Ian Fletcher
French passenger car demand grows modestly in February
28 February 2019 Ian Fletcher
UK passenger car production tumbles in January
27 February 2019 Jamal Amir
New vehicle sales in Malaysia surge 8.7% y/y in January, production plunges 19.4% y/y
15 February 2019 Jamal Amir
ASEAN light-vehicle production to grow by 2.5% y/y in 2019
13 February 2019
Changshu city pushes for hydrogen vehicle development
11 February 2019 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Brazilian light-vehicle registrations increase 13.8% in 2018, exports drop 18.3%
08 February 2019
Shanghai's NEV registrations hit new high in 2018
05 February 2019 Ian Fletcher
UK passenger car registrations slide 1.6% y/y during January
04 February 2019 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Super Bowl automotive advertising continues to decline
01 February 2019 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Premium CUVs poised for sales growth in US
30 January 2019 Ben Della Lucia
Idle plants call for supplier action
29 January 2019 Jamal Amir
Thai new vehicle sales surge 19.5% y/y in 2018
22 January 2019 Jamal Amir
South Korean government reveals FCEVs roadmap
09 January 2019 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Canadian light-vehicle sales decline 2.6% in 2018
04 January 2019 Ian Fletcher
Italy passenger car market falls 3.1% y/y during 2018
03 January 2019 Ian Fletcher
Spanish passenger car market grows 7.0% y/y during 2018
21 December 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
Chinese new vehicle sales drop 13.9% y/y in November
20 December 2018 Ian Fletcher
UK publishes guidelines for autonomous vehicle security standards
18 December 2018 Isha Sharma
Indian government reveals guidelines for EV charging infrastructure
18 December 2018 Jamal Amir
Thai new vehicle sales surge 21.2% y/y in November
07 December 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
Russian light-vehicle sales rise by 10.1% y/y in November
06 December 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
German passenger car registrations fall 9.9% y/y in November as WLTP hangover continues
05 December 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Mexican light-vehicle sales decline 5.4% y/y in November
03 December 2018 Jamal Amir
South Korean OEMsֹ’ global sales decline 5.0% y/y in November
26 November 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
AutoMobility LA 2018: Key introductions expected in SUV, truck categories
19 November 2018
S&P Global wins Michael Bauer International Award for Innovation and Market Sustainability based on Dealer Network Planning solution
18 November 2018 Jamal Amir
New vehicle sales in Malaysia improve marginally in October, production up 27.9% y/y
15 November 2018 Jamal Amir
Indonesian new vehicle market grows in October
14 November 2018 Ian Fletcher
Spanish government set to aim for gasoline, diesel passenger car ban by 2040
13 November 2018 Ian Fletcher
Demand for diesel passenger cars in the EU has deteriorated further during the third quarter, while gasoline and electrified options continue...
09 November 2018
China to further regulate low-speed EV industry, curb new capacity
08 November 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Brazilian light-vehicle registrations jump 24.5% y/y in October
07 November 2018 Jamal Amir
New vehicle sales in South Korea, including passenger vehicle imports, surged 23.8% y/y to 160,370 units during October
05 November 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
Turkish light-vehicle sales decline 76.5% y/y during October, drop 32.6% y/y in YTD
25 October 2018 Mike Wall
Tariff and trade outlook for the automotive industry
24 October 2018
Uber has revealed how it intends to help all its drivers make the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025 under its clean air plan.
22 October 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
Beijing to support development of connected vehicles - significance
18 October 2018 Isha Sharma
Indian passenger vehicle shipments down 5.6% y/y, CV dispatches jump 24% y/y in September
17 October 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
China's new vehicle sales drop 11.6% y/y in September
11 October 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
US DOT releases new guidelines for automated driving systems
10 October 2018 Ian Fletcher
Norwegian passenger car demand retreats 21.2% y/y in September
09 October 2018 Ian Fletcher
Portuguese passenger car sales fall 14% y/y during September
08 October 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Brazilian light-vehicle registrations increase 5.8% y/y in September, production and exports slip
01 October 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
The 2018 Paris Motor Show gets under way this week with the first press day on 2 October.
01 October 2018 Jamal Amir
Japanese new vehicle sales decline 3.1% y/y in September
24 September 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
The overall aim is for China to showcase to the world that it is a leading player in new automotive technology
18 September 2018
Android Automotive coming to the future infotainment systems of Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi vehicles
18 September 2018
Commercial Vehicle Market Dynamics Evolve Over Time to Include Electrification, Yet Diesel Remains Dominant, S&P Global Says
14 September 2018
Australia reveals on-demand driverless car
12 September 2018
Presenta S&P Global Cifras del parque Vehicular de la región TLCAN
11 September 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Mexican light-vehicle sales continue to decline, production remains flat y/y in August
06 September 2018 Ian Fletcher
Growth rate of W. European passenger car market leapt significantly in August, according to the latest S&P Global forecast
24 August 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
The global automotive industry is likely to change beyond all recognition over the next two decades as three technologies converge
23 August 2018 Isha Sharma
South Korea has recorded a substantial growth in sales of electrified vehicles over the past few years.
22 August 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Aptiv deployed a fleet of self-driving cars on Lyft's ride-hailing service network in Las Vegas, Nevada in January.
14 August 2018 Jamal Amir
S&P Global forecasts that light-vehicle sales in New Zealand will edge up by 0.2% y/y to 155,742 units in 2018
13 August 2018 Jamal Amir
S&P Global forecasts that light-vehicle sales in Australia will slip by 0.3% year on year (y/y) to 1.17 million units in 2018.
09 August 2018
Legislation will halt new ride-hailing vehicle licences for a 12-month period
07 August 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Brazilian light-vehicle registrations jump 16.8% y/y in July, production gains 20.8%
06 August 2018
Automakers Could Be Fined More Than €14 Billion in European CO2 Excess Emissions Premiums in 2021, S&P Global Says
02 August 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
US light-vehicle sales slide 3.5% y/y in July
30 July 2018 Ian Fletcher
EIB agrees to loan to support installation of 14,000 EV charging points in Italy
26 July 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Sergio Marchionne, 66 years old and CEO of Fiat since 2004 and subsequently Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), passed away on 25 July
25 July 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
The alarming air pollution level in India is driving the government to implement strong measures, including the shift to cleaner fuels
24 July 2018 Tom Libby
S&P Global analysis found variances among ethnic groups, household income and age levels that may be surprising.
24 July 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
The change of month of the NAIAS is a significant move on the calendar and reflects the changing auto show environment.
20 July 2018 Paul Newton
Chinese vehicle sales grow 4.7% y/y in June, SUV volumes continue to decline
18 July 2018 Jamal Amir
S&P Global expects that by 2020 SUV sales in South Korea will exceed 615,000 units, up from 505,749 units in 2017.
16 July 2018 Isha Sharma
Overwhelming majority of luxury vehicle sales in India expected to come from brands already in market
05 July 2018 Ian Fletcher
Following two successive months of growth, registrations in the UK market have faltered again during June.
03 July 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
June sales in so far are coming in strong in the United States
29 June 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Three strategic approaches for autonomous vehicles are emerging
27 June 2018 Ian Fletcher
European CV market grows 3.3% y/y in May
25 June 2018 Jamal Amir
New vehicle sales in Malaysia plunge 15.0% y/y during May
20 June 2018 Jamal Amir
South Korean government holds public test-drive event to promote autonomous vehicles
19 June 2018 Jamal Amir
New vehicle sales in Thailand surge 27.9% y/y during May, up 18.0% y/y in YTD
18 June 2018
Instrument cluster, center stack and head-up display systems to bring in over $13 billion in 2018
15 June 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
EU passenger car registration growth slows in May to 0.8% increase – ACEA
14 June 2018 Jamal Amir
The NEV segment witnessed the highest sales growth rate among vehicle segments in China during May
13 June 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Mexican light-vehicle sales continue to slip, drop 6.9% y/y in May
11 June 2018 Isha Sharma
Passenger vehicle sales surge 20% y/y in India, CV volumes up 43% y/y during May
07 June 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
Russian light-vehicle sales post another robust rise in May with 18% uplift
06 June 2018 Paul Newton
The UK government is planning to invest USD33 million in six projects to accelerate the growth of autonomous driving.
05 June 2018 Isha Sharma
Japanese vehicle exports, including passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses, improved 16.2% year/year to 432,137 units in April.
04 June 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Brazilian light-vehicle registrations grow 13.7% y/y in May, according to Fenabrave
01 June 2018 Jamal Amir
The five automakers reported a decrease in domestic sales but an increase in overseas sales
31 May 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
China and Japan look to develop mutually compatible charging standards for EVs
29 May 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Uber plans to expand its investment in developing air taxis through a research centre in Paris.
23 May 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
The detailed data from CAAM show that large state-owned auto conglomerates continue to dominate the Chinese vehicle market.
22 May 2018 Jamal Amir
New vehicle sales in Indonesia surged 14.1% year on year to 102,256 units during April, production was up 15.7% to 117,886 units
18 May 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
The Russian light-vehicle market grew in April but that may change as ruble weakness threatens to hit prices
16 May 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Mexico's light-vehicle sales are continuing 2017's downward trend, with a 4.6% y/y decline in April
14 May 2018 Jamal Amir
New vehicle registrations in New Zealand fell 2.0% year on year (y/y) to 10,423 units during April
11 May 2018 Ian Fletcher
Passenger car registrations in Western Europe are anticipated to have grown by 9.2% year on year (y/y) in April
10 May 2018 Jamal Amir
South Korean new vehicle market grows 4.8% y/y in April, up 0.9% y/y in YTD
09 May 2018
Google releases new features and gives updates on its fledgling automotive products and solutions.
07 May 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Argentine LV registrations reached 75,421 units in April. S&P Global forecasts a full-year gain of 11.4%.
04 May 2018 Ian Fletcher
The UK passenger car market's registrations rose for the first time in a year during April
02 May 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
April US light-vehicle sales are estimated to have dropped 5 percent with an estimated seasonally adjusted rate of 17.1 million units, with two...
01 May 2018 Isha Sharma
Japanese vehicle output grew marginally to 932,003 units during March, while exports totalled 441,675 units.
27 April 2018 Ian Fletcher
Porsche will launch its first full electric vehicle (EV), the Mission E, next year
26 April 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Ford confirms that North American investment in traditional sedans will end, keeping only the Mustang and an upcoming Focus Active
25 April 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
The Beijing Motor Show kicked off today (25 April) with automakers showcasing their new offerings and market strategies
23 April 2018 Isha Sharma
The latest initiative is part of the Japanese government’s efforts to create smart cities in the long run and reimagining transportation.
12 April 2018
he S&P Global analysis of 17.1 million new vehicle registrations in 2017 proves loyalty to utility vehicles reached a record high 66.9 percent...
11 April 2018 Isha Sharma
Utility vehicles once again drove growth in India's passenger vehicle market during March, with cars taking a backseat.
10 April 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Mexico's light-vehicle sales fell 13.4% year on year (y/y) in March, continuing their downward trend from last year. Light-vehicle production...
09 April 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
The Russian light-vehicle market rose more slowly in March, although YTD growth still stood at about 20 percent for the first quarter.
06 April 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
S&P Global forecasts a full-year increase of 11.4%.
05 April 2018 Ian Fletcher
Passenger car registrations in the United Kingdom have tumbled by 15.7% year on year (y/y) during the age-related number plate change month of...
04 April 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
S&P Global Analysis and Commentary
28 March 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Waymo has announced a new long-term partnership with Jaguar, including an agreement to develop up to 20,000 self-driving i-Pace SUVs in two years....
23 March 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
S&P Global forecasts US sales of the V60/V60 Cross Country (not yet introduced) in the 4,500-unit range.
21 March 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
The field spans an area of 100,000 square metres and is equipped with simulated road conditions and traffic signals.
20 March 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
VW's sales growth in February is due to strong demand for crossovers and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the country.
13 March 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
This move demonstrates Toyota's increasing efforts in the mobility services space, as well as demonstrating the variety of solutions automakers...
12 March 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
The testing of self-driving trucks is increasing in the United States, with Uber, Waymo, and start-up Starsky Robotics all taking unique approaches....
08 March 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
For the full year 2018, S&P Global forecasts that Russian light-vehicle sales will rise from 1.59 million units in 2017 to 1.85 million units....
06 March 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
S&P Global forecasts sales in 2018 will decrease by about 1.6% to 1.505 million units.
05 March 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
The German passenger car market is still performing robustly before the scrappage momentum runs out.
02 March 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Fenabrave reported registrations of 151,691 light vehicles in February, compared with 132,391 units in the same month of 2017.
01 March 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
The Chinese government has begun to show strong support for autonomous driving vehicle technology as it begins to fast-track the sector in China....
27 February 2018
The policy is aimed at promoting electric vehicles (EVs) and may end up affecting prices of mass market products.
22 February 2018 Namrita Chow
The acquisition of SPLT puts Bosch in direct competition with other ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft.
21 February 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
The decision was the result of a "cultural shift" in its customers and as a result of the company's new focus on electrification hybrids and...
15 February 2018 Ian Fletcher
S&P Global anticipates passenger car growth in the EU during this year will be around 1.1% y/y to 15.34 million units, before sliding back again...
14 February 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
GM's Maven service continues to grow at a measured pace, although Toronto may be the most competitive market the service has entered so far.
13 February 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
The latest investment plans from Geely will help in acquiring a share of the NEV market.
09 February 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
The Western European passenger car market started 2018 in a strong fashion with big rises in Germany and Spain.
09 February 2018 Jeremy Carlson
Watch Jeremy Carlson, Principal Analyst and Manager of Autonomous Driving and Mobility, discuss the current trends around mobility, autonomy...
06 February 2018 Tom Libby
Sport utilities have gained eleven points of market share since 2012. How have other body styles fared?
06 February 2018 Jamal Amir
New vehicle sales in South Korea increased 8.7% year on year to 133,527 units in January, mainly due to solid performances by Hyundai, Kia, and...
02 February 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
US light-vehicle sales improved by 1.2% year on year (y/y) in January, with the seasonally adjusted annual rate estimated at 17.1 million units...
01 February 2018 Ian Fletcher
French light-vehicle sales have started 2018 with a gain during the first month of the year, as support has come from both the passenger car...
31 January 2018 Jamal Amir
Japanese vehicle output grew 5.2% year on year (y/y) during 2017 to 9.68 million units, while exports grew by 1.5% y/y to 4.71 million units...
29 January 2018 Tim Urquhart
There are no signs that that huge boom in the sub-compact SUV segment will end any time soon, with a host of new models set to drive growth.
25 January 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
BMW and Mercedes-Benz's reported plan to merge their car-sharing businesses could bring big benefits.
25 January 2018 Namrita Chow
By 2035 China wants to lead the world in artificial intelligence, with autonomous driving vehicles part of its mandate...
24 January 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
In this video log, Stephanie Brinley discusses some top vehicle trends and insights moving into 2018.
04 January 2018 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
At CES 2018, experts from S&P Global expect to see a wide-range of companies from automakers and traditional industry suppliers to start-ups...
02 January 2018 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
More than 33 million autonomous vehicles will be sold globally in 2040, a substantial increase from the 51,000 units forecast for the first year...
28 December 2017 Ian Fletcher
Renault Group has released data showing a 4.8% year-on-year (y/y) increase in November, putting it on course for a strong 2017 performance.
27 December 2017 Namrita Chow
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is set to strengthen its foothold in the production of trucks with the possibility of using its existing commercial...
26 December 2017 Jamal Amir
New vehicle sales in Indonesia declined 4.6% year on year (y/y) to 96,191 units during November, while vehicle production was up 4.5% y/y to...
21 December 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
As the North American International Auto Show, to be held in January 2018 in Detroit, Michigan, United States, approaches, automakers are providing...
20 December 2017 Jamal Amir
Thai new vehicle sales surged 20.6% year on year (y/y) during November to 78,082 units, with passenger vehicle volumes up 34.9% y/y and commercial...
19 December 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Celebrating 100 years of Chevrolet pick-up trucks, the brand showed one of eight planned Silverado variants, the LT Trailboss, to media and Chevrolet...
18 December 2017 Ian Fletcher
The passenger car market in the European Union posted another month of growth in November, according to the latest data published by the European...
05 December 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
The German passenger car market continued on a good upward tick in November, helped by a positive calendar effect.
03 December 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Top General Motors (GM) executives have set out the automaker's plans for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) as well as autonomous vehicles, speaking...
01 December 2017 Ian Fletcher
The Lamborghini Urus expected to launch on Monday (4 December) will be the Italian supercar brand's long-awaited entry in to the luxury crossover...
29 November 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Three new B-segment utility vehicle (UV) segment entries arrive in 2018, introduced at the 2017 AutoMobility LA show on 29 November.
28 November 2017 Jamal Amir
Japanese automakers have revealed plans to boost hybrid vehicle production in Thailand in line with the government's commitment to increase the...
27 November 2017 Namrita Chow
Volkswagen (VW) plans to strengthen its offerings in China with light commercial vehicles to be produced with new partner JAC.
26 November 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
The 2017 AutoMobility LA show will see another round of utility-vehicle introductions overshadowing car reveals.
17 November 2017 Tom De Vleesschauwer
Watch this video log from Tom De Vleesschauwer, Transport and mobility practice leader, as he discusses how new mobility is changing the automotive...
15 November 2017 Ian Fletcher
Registrations of battery electric vehicles and hybrid passenger cars in the EU have continued to grow strongly during the third quarter, although...
15 November 2017 Tom De Vleesschauwer
Watch this video log from Tom De Vleesschauwer as he discusses the revolution of mobility.
13 November 2017 Jamal Amir
New vehicle sales growth in India slowed in October, mainly due to the fact that consumers brought their purchases forward to earlier months...
10 November 2017 Namrita Chow
New vehicle sales in China rose 2% year on year (y/y) last month, and October marks the month when sport utility vehicle volume sales have overtaken...
09 November 2017 Tim Urquhart
Opel has unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at making a positive contribution to Groupe PSA's bottom line by 2020, as well as outlining its...
07 November 2017 Tim Urquhart
Volkswagen Group has announced a collaboration with Google on quantum computing research.
07 November 2017 Namrita Chow
Local brands are continuing to witness relatively high sales growth rates in the Chinese vehicle market, but the high base of comparison last...
05 November 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Argentine light-vehicle registrations grew 20.8% year on year (y/y) to reach 73,854 units in October and increased 27.3% y/y to 747,619 units...
27 October 2017 Ian Fletcher
Volvo Car Group has revealed another strong rise in profitability during the third quarter of 2017.
25 October 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Mazda has introduced two concept cars at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. The Kai hatchback explores the future of the Mazda3, while the Vision Coupe...
24 October 2017 Jamal Amir
Hyundai Motor Group is to focus on next-generation internal combustion, electric, fuel-cell, and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
24 October 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
FCA's third-quarter 2017 results were for flat global shipments, lowered revenue and record adjusted EBIT and increased adjusted net profit....
23 October 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Consumer Reports has delivered its car reliability survey results for 2017. In the latest annual survey, new model entries, infotainment systems...
19 October 2017 Jamal Amir
The Thai new vehicle market grew for the ninth consecutive month during September, mainly thanks to new model launches, the expiry of the five-year...
17 October 2017 Ian Fletcher
Volvo Cars has revealed the first model and further details about its new Polestar brand at an event in Shanghai (China).
17 October 2017 Isha Sharma
Toyota will unveil its new Concept-i series at the expo equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capable of recognising the emotional state...
16 October 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
The VW Group posted a very robust set of sales results in September helped by new model additions in the SUV and crossover space.
13 October 2017 Namrita Chow
Ford Motor Company and its partners in China have managed to sell a total of 112,902 units in China during September, which the automaker states...
12 October 2017 Ian Fletcher
The aim of the project is to help insurance to gain a picture as to how autonomous vehicles will operate in an environment
11 October 2017 Jamal Amir
The South Korean new vehicle market grew in September for the third consecutive month, mainly thanks to new model launches and a low base of...
10 October 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Passenger cars posted a 2.0% decline, while LCVs showed a 8.9% increase.
09 October 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Over the first nine months of 2017, the light-vehicle market is up by 7.9%; with sales and exports (up by 58.0% y/y in September) growing, production...
06 October 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Ford CEO Jim Hackett, along with key members of the management team, have delivered an update on the company's forward strategy. This report...
04 October 2017 Tom Libby
Watch this video log from Tom Libby, Manager of Loyalty Solutions for S&P Global, as he discusses the importance of automotive brand loyalty...
03 October 2017 Tom Libby
Tom Libby discusses the driving factors of automotive loyalty and what that means for automakers in today's vehicle market.
02 October 2017 Stephanie Brinley
The inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show was held on 25‒28 September in Atlanta, Georgia, with major manufacturers and suppliers...
28 September 2017 Stephanie Brinley
Ford has announced a partnership with Lyft, aimed at deploying self-driving Ford vehicles in a ride-hailing scheme. The partnership is in its...
28 September 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
Audi will expand its electric vehicle (EV) production on a global basis as it accelerates its EV programme in line with wider Volkswagen Group...
26 September 2017 Ian Fletcher
Domestic electrical appliance manufacturer Dyson has confirmed that it is moving forward with a plan to launch an EV.
25 September 2017 Ian Fletcher
Renault Group has announced that its global sales grew by 11.7% y/y during August, despite some sluggishness in its Africa-Middle East-India...
24 September 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Ford has adopted hologram technology to speed the design review process and dramatically enhance collaboration between design, engineering, and...
21 September 2017 Ian Fletcher
Volvo Cars has finally revealed its much anticipated first compact crossover, the XC40.
20 September 2017 Isha Sharma
With the new sports car series, Toyota is attempting to refresh its image as driver focused and aspirational, rather than just utilitarian.
17 September 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Mazda has announced its plans under the company's Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 strategy. Mazda provided details of the plans and offered a look...
14 September 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released an updated set of guidelines for the development and deployment of autonomous...
13 September 2017 Ian Fletcher
Automakers at Frankfurt are tackling many of the industry's hot topics, while at the same time offering something for enthusiasts.
12 September 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
The VW Group is looking to show the world that it is moving on from the diesel affair by becoming a world leader in autonomous driving and electromobility....
11 September 2017 Isha Sharma
Japanese automakers Subaru and Daihatsu have released details of updated models equipped with improved safety technologies in Japan.
07 September 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Additional S&P Global analysis and commentary on plans announced this week from various brands ahead of the upcoming IAA in Frankfurt are included...
06 September 2017 Ian Fletcher
Mini, Ford and Honda have announced plans to make further reveals at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
06 September 2017 Stephanie Brinley
Nissan has revealed the second-generation Leaf, with new technology and increased range versus first generation. Japan-market sales are set to...
01 September 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
The US state of Texas has been heavily impacted by a major hurricane and following storms. As the weather situation has eased, S&P Global has...
30 August 2017 Automotive Expert
S&P Global analysis and commentary on plans from various brands ahead of the upcoming IAA in Frankfurt are included below from Ian Fletcher...
29 August 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
The GMC Terrain occupies a premium space within the standard utility vehicle segment, differentiated from its Chevrolet Equinox sibling through...
28 August 2017 Ian Fletcher
Although the global compact crossover category has grown vastly during the last decade, activity at the upper end of this segment has been particularly...
24 August 2017 Stephanie Brinley
Hyundai Motor is to develop a pick-up truck for the US market, according to Reuters. S&P Global forecasts production of the pick-up will begin...
22 August 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
Daimler and Mercedes-Benz will hope to generate some positive headlines at their home motor show with a new hypercar and an important EV concept....
18 August 2017 Jamal Amir
Hyundai has revealed a new alternative-powertrain vehicle development roadmap, aimed at expanding the line-up of such vehicles.
17 August 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
BMW, Intel, Mobileye and FCA have announced that FCA has signed a memorandum of understanding to join the alliance the three have formed for...
16 August 2017 Ian Fletcher
Chery has announced that it plans to reveal a new compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) at the Frankfurt Motor Show (Germany) next month. The company...
15 August 2017 Devin Lindsay
Watch Devin Lindsay, Principal Analyst, with S&P Global discuss vehicle production as it relates to performance, compliance and alternative fuel...
14 August 2017 Isha Sharma
Automakers are quickly adapting models with advanced safety features to remain competitive and comply with stringent regulatory reforms.
11 August 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
California's Monterey Automotive Week, a series of automotive events anchored by the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, will this year again play...
09 August 2017 Jamal Amir
Domestic sales in July grew primarily due to new model launches and a low base of comparison due to the end of tax incentives at the end of June...
08 August 2017 Ian Fletcher
Despite earlier denials, Ferrari is now moving closer to producing what could be considered a crossover-type vehicle after comments made by one...
08 August 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Toyota and Mazda have confirmed a new "business and capital alliance," announced by the two companies on 4 August 2017. The alliance includes...
07 August 2017 Ian Fletcher
BMW Group has maintained stronger margins during the second quarter as sales revenues increase.
07 August 2017 Devin Lindsay
Watch Devin Lindsay, Principal Analyst, with S&P Global discuss vehicle production as it relates to e-mobility and alternative fuel types in...
04 August 2017 Isha Sharma
Suzuki posted a stronger-than-expected 72.4% year-on-year jump in net earnings during the first quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2017/18, boosted...
03 August 2017 Isha Sharma
Japanese vehicle production rose for the eighth consecutive month in June, helped by exports and positive domestic sales of new models.
02 August 2017 Devin Lindsay
Watch Devin Lindsay, Principle Analyst, with S&P Global discuss vehicle production as it relates to perfomance, compliance and fuel types in...
01 August 2017 Isha Sharma
Honda's earnings during the first quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2017/18 were helped by cost reduction efforts and strong Asian sales, which offset...
31 July 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' (FCA) second-quarter results show global shipments slipped almost 1%, flat revenue, and increased adjusted EBIT and...
28 July 2017 Paul Newton
Daimler AG reports a surge in worldwide sales and profits to new heights, boosted by one-off gains in the first half of 2017.
27 July 2017 Ian Fletcher
BMW Group has confirmed that production of the first Mini electric vehicle will take place at its Oxford plant in the United Kingdom.
27 July 2017 Ian Fletcher
S&P Global, Principle Automotive Analyst, Ian Fletcher says UK planned ban of sales of gas/diesel-engine vehicles by 2040 lacks detail. The...
25 July 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
General Motors (GM) has reported a profitable second quarter with a strong EBIT-adjusted margin despite facing challenges of slowing US sales...
25 July 2017 Ian Fletcher
Commercial vehicle registrations in the European Union have increased by 4.2% year on year (y/y) during first half 2017. However, the rate of...
24 July 2017 Isha Sharma
Automakers continue to add EV models to gain market share in the Chinese NEV market, while Toyota plans to mass-produce EVs in the country.
21 July 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Nissan has given a demonstration of the US-market version of its upcoming ProPILOT Assist programme, a Level 2 driving assist system designed...
20 July 2017 Jamal Amir
Thai new vehicle sales grew strongly during the first half of 2017, mainly on the back of new model launches, the expiry of the five-year lock-up...
19 July 2017 Isha Sharma
The multi-purpose vehicle segment gained market share in Japan during the first six months of 2017 as demand picked up with the launch of new...
18 July 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Hyundai has offered a close look at and test drives of the refreshed 2018 model-year Sonata and all-new Elantra GT for the US market. Both vehicles...
17 July 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
More than two thirds of owners of Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) owners who returned to market in the first...
17 July 2017 Ian Fletcher
Jaguar has announced the further broadening of its vehicle range with the introduction of the new E-Pace compact crossover.
14 July 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
There are signs that the passenger car market in the European Union is losing momentum amid slowing sales in June and a modest increase forecast...
13 July 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Canadian light-vehicle sales rose a healthy 5.0% year on year during the first half of 2017. Passenger car sales posted a 2.0% y/y decline, while...
12 July 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
Audi has made a big and much-needed step forward with its new A8, even if the new styling direction is subjectively less dramatic than perhaps...
11 July 2017 Namrita Chow
Overall growth in China's passenger vehicle segment is at just 1.6% in the first half of the year, indicating a major slowdown in the market....
10 July 2017
View our latest Walkaround a Car with Mark Boyadjis as he reviews the 2017 Mazda 6.
10 July 2017 Namrita Chow
Imported vehicle sales grew 2% y/y in Japan during the first six months of 2017, driven by demand for clean diesel variants offered by premium...
07 July 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Brazilian light-vehicle (LV) sales increased 13.7% year on year (y/y) in June, following a strong May, and rose 4.3% y/y over the first six months...
06 July 2017 Ian Fletcher
Volvo Cars has stated its intention to begin offering new models without a standalone internal combustion engine (ICE) option from 2019.
05 July 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Ford is establishing a new advanced research and engineering team to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics solutions. A joint team...
03 July 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
Mercedes-Benz is finally investing in a wholly owned assembly plant that will bolster its position as Russia's leading premium car brand.
30 June 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Ford is to source the next-generation US-market Focus from China, following cancellation of its plans for a new plant in Mexico. Additionally...
29 June 2017 Ian Fletcher
Commercial vehicle registrations in the EU have rebounded during May, growing by 9.0% y/y.
28 June 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
VW has launched the latest iteration of its classic B-segment hatchback as it looks to increase profitability and continue rehabilitating the...
27 June 2017 Ian Fletcher
Peugeot has revealed the new Pick Up, a double-cab vehicle for the compact pick-up truck category in sub-Saharan Africa.
26 June 2017 Namrita Chow
Chinese passenger vehicle exports continued to increase in the first four months of 2017, with both Chinese Customs Data and CAAM data showing...
23 June 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
J.D. Power's annual Initial Quality Study (IQS) shows a decline in problems per 100 (PP100) from 105 in 2016 to only 97 in 2017. Kia took top...
22 June 2017 Isha Sharma
Japanese automakers have steadily expanded their production overseas over the past couple of years and recorded their fifth consecutive year...
21 June 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Toyota has provided details of the all-new Camry at a recent US media event. The new Camry has greater differentiation between grade levels and...
21 June 2017 Jeremy Carlson
Whether you're supplying established components into an automaker, a startup automaker or a new technology company, new business strategies are...
20 June 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
VW and GAZ have extended their contract manufacturing alliance; the German OEM looks to be a prime mover in the Russian market as it slowly emerges...
19 June 2017 Ian Fletcher
Passenger car registration growth in the EU has rebounded during May, gaining by 7.6% y/y.
19 June 2017 Jeremy Carlson
With continued discussions around regulations and the automotive industry, the focus is really centered around monitoring the development of...
15 June 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
BMW's new 6-Series GT perseveres with a body style that has struggled to generate sales as the Group continues on a strong path in May.
15 June 2017 Jeremy Carlson
With the convergence of autonomous driving technologies and new mobility service business models entering the industry, these megatrends will...
14 June 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Automakers are bringing in new models to tap growing opportunities in the B-SUV segment.
14 June 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
GM announced on 13 June the completion of the first phase of Bolt electric vehicle (EV) self-driving vehicle production at its Orion Assembly...
12 June 2017
Maruti plans to invest INR10 billion (USD155.3 million) in the current fiscal year towards land acquisitions for the establishment of new dealerships...