South Korea Report: Sales Drop 6% in September
Domestic sales by South Korea’s five main automakers combined fell by 6% to 107,017 units in September 2023 from 113,806 a year earlier.
VW Group’s Strategy for a More Efficient and Sustainable Business
VW Group sets out core strategic elements of its electric vehicle plans as well as vertical integration and sustainable mobility.
Global Light Vehicle Market Ends Rising Streak
The global light vehicle selling rate ended its 6-month rising streak by falling to 93 million units/year in September, according to GlobalData.
European Truck Market Outlook Clouds Over
GlobalData’s European truck market forecasts reflect a gloomy outlook, with sales and production now forecast to decline in 2024.
GlobalData ASEAN Market Forecast Revised Down
ASEAN LV sales are now forecast to decline by 0.3% YoY to 3.33 million units this year with the lower sales performance in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
BYD Overtakes VW in China – What Happens Next?
Now bigger in China than even VW, going all-in on electrified vehicles is proving to have been a brilliant strategy for BYD. Read on for more.
High Five – Is the New BMW i5 Worth Almost Six Figures?
The strategy employed for the 7 Series’ electric variant is now in play for BMW’s new G60 sedan: pricing for the i5 EV can stretch to more than £100,000.
Volkswagen Group future models – Part Two
As with VW and Audi, VAG’s Spanish and Czech divisions are set to greatly expand their EV line-ups
Mitsubishi Faces up To Growing Competition in Southeast Asia
Rise of competition from Chinese OEMs forces Mitsubishi to raise its game in southeast Asia
US Sales Continue Growth Streak in July
Although somewhat flattered by weak year-ago sales, the US market has grown year-on-year for the 12th consecutive month
EV Supply Chain Challenge, Catching up China, Nissan Aims High – The Week
As the auto industry eyes the transition to a much more electrified future, supply chains will have to change from current set-ups. Read on for more.
Automakers Start Shaping Their Battery Supply Chain Strategies
Vehicle makers are taking steps to address future supply chain challenges associated with electrification. It is going to be a big challenge for all participants.