14 August 2018 Jamal Amir
IHS Markit forecasts that light-vehicle sales in New Zealand will edge up by 0.2% y/y to 155,742 units in 2018
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13 August 2018 Jamal Amir
IHS Markit forecasts that light-vehicle sales in Australia will slip by 0.3% year on year (y/y) to 1.17 million units in 2018.
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09 August 2018
Legislation will halt new ride-hailing vehicle licences for a 12-month period
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07 August 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Brazilian light-vehicle registrations jump 16.8% y/y in July, production gains 20.8%
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06 August 2018
Automakers Could Be Fined More Than €14 Billion in European CO2 Excess Emissions Premiums in 2021, IHS Markit Says
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02 August 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
US light-vehicle sales slide 3.5% y/y in July
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30 July 2018 Ian Fletcher
EIB agrees to loan to support installation of 14,000 EV charging points in Italy
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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
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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
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24 July 2018 Tom Libby
IHS Markit analysis found variances among ethnic groups, household income and age levels that may be surprising.
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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.
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20 July 2018 Paul Newton
Chinese vehicle sales grow 4.7% y/y in June, SUV volumes continue to decline
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18 July 2018 Jamal Amir
IHS Markit expects that by 2020 SUV sales in South Korea will exceed 615,000 units, up from 505,749 units in 2017.
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16 July 2018 Isha Sharma
Overwhelming majority of luxury vehicle sales in India expected to come from brands already in market
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05 July 2018 Ian Fletcher
Following two successive months of growth, registrations in the UK market have faltered again during June.
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03 July 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
June sales in so far are coming in strong in the United States
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29 June 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Three strategic approaches for autonomous vehicles are emerging
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27 June 2018 Ian Fletcher
European CV market grows 3.3% y/y in May
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25 June 2018 Jamal Amir
New vehicle sales in Malaysia plunge 15.0% y/y during May
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20 June 2018 Jamal Amir
South Korean government holds public test-drive event to promote autonomous vehicles
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19 June 2018 Jamal Amir
New vehicle sales in Thailand surge 27.9% y/y during May, up 18.0% y/y in YTD
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18 June 2018
Instrument cluster, center stack and head-up display systems to bring in over $13 billion in 2018
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15 June 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
EU passenger car registration growth slows in May to 0.8% increase – ACEA
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14 June 2018 Jamal Amir
The NEV segment witnessed the highest sales growth rate among vehicle segments in China during May
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13 June 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Mexican light-vehicle sales continue to slip, drop 6.9% y/y in May
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11 June 2018 Isha Sharma
Passenger vehicle sales surge 20% y/y in India, CV volumes up 43% y/y during May
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07 June 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
Russian light-vehicle sales post another robust rise in May with 18% uplift
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06 June 2018 Paul Newton
The UK government is planning to invest USD33 million in six projects to accelerate the growth of autonomous driving.
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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.
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04 June 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Brazilian light-vehicle registrations grow 13.7% y/y in May, according to Fenabrave
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01 June 2018 Jamal Amir
The five automakers reported a decrease in domestic sales but an increase in overseas sales
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31 May 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
China and Japan look to develop mutually compatible charging standards for EVs
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29 May 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Uber plans to expand its investment in developing air taxis through a research centre in Paris.
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23 May 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
The detailed data from CAAM show that large state-owned auto conglomerates continue to dominate the Chinese vehicle market.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10 May 2018 Jamal Amir
South Korean new vehicle market grows 4.8% y/y in April, up 0.9% y/y in YTD
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09 May 2018 Colin Bird
Google releases new features and gives updates on its fledgling automotive products and solutions.
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07 May 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Argentine LV registrations reached 75,421 units in April. IHS Markit forecasts a full-year gain of 11.4%.
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04 May 2018 Ian Fletcher
The UK passenger car market's registrations rose for the first time in a year during April
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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...
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01 May 2018 Isha Sharma
Japanese vehicle output grew marginally to 932,003 units during March, while exports totalled 441,675 units.
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27 April 2018 Ian Fletcher
Porsche will launch its first full electric vehicle (EV), the Mission E, next year
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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
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25 April 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
The Beijing Motor Show kicked off today (25 April) with automakers showcasing their new offerings and market strategies
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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.
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12 April 2018
he IHS Markit analysis of 17.1 million new vehicle registrations in 2017 proves loyalty to utility vehicles reached a record high 66.9 percent...
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11 April 2018 Isha Sharma
Utility vehicles once again drove growth in India's passenger vehicle market during March, with cars taking a backseat.
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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...
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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.
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06 April 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
IHS Markit forecasts a full-year increase of 11.4%.
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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...
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04 April 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
IHS Markit Analysis and Commentary
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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....
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23 March 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
IHS Markit forecasts US sales of the V60/V60 Cross Country (not yet introduced) in the 4,500-unit range.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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....
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08 March 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
For the full year 2018, IHS Markit forecasts that Russian light-vehicle sales will rise from 1.59 million units in 2017 to 1.85 million units....
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06 March 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
IHS Markit forecasts sales in 2018 will decrease by about 1.6% to 1.505 million units.
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05 March 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
The German passenger car market is still performing robustly before the scrappage momentum runs out.
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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.
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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....
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27 February 2018 Anil Sharma, M.B.A.
The policy is aimed at promoting electric vehicles (EVs) and may end up affecting prices of mass market products.
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22 February 2018 Namrita Chow
The acquisition of SPLT puts Bosch in direct competition with other ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft.
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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...
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15 February 2018 Ian Fletcher
IHS Markit 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...
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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.
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13 February 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
The latest investment plans from Geely will help in acquiring a share of the NEV market.
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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.
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09 February 2018 Jeremy Carlson
Watch Jeremy Carlson, Principal Analyst and Manager of Autonomous Driving and Mobility, discuss the current trends around mobility, autonomy...
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06 February 2018 Tom Libby
Sport utilities have gained eleven points of market share since 2012. How have other body styles fared?
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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29 January 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
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.
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25 January 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
BMW and Mercedes-Benz's reported plan to merge their car-sharing businesses could bring big benefits.
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25 January 2018 Namrita Chow
By 2035 China wants to lead the world in artificial intelligence, with autonomous driving vehicles part of its mandate...
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24 January 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
In this video log, Stephanie Brinley discusses some top vehicle trends and insights moving into 2018.
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04 January 2018 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
At CES 2018, experts from IHS Markit expect to see a wide-range of companies from automakers and traditional industry suppliers to start-ups...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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26 November 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
The 2017 AutoMobility LA show will see another round of utility-vehicle introductions overshadowing car reveals.
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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...
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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...
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15 November 2017 Tom De Vleesschauwer
Watch this video log from Tom De Vleesschauwer as he discusses the revolution of mobility.
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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...
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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...
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09 November 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
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...
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07 November 2017 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
Volkswagen Group has announced a collaboration with Google on quantum computing research.
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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...
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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...
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27 October 2017 Ian Fletcher
Volvo Car Group has revealed another strong rise in profitability during the third quarter of 2017.
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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...
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24 October 2017 Jamal Amir
Hyundai Motor Group is to focus on next-generation internal combustion, electric, fuel-cell, and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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).
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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
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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...
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10 October 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Passenger cars posted a 2.0% decline, while LCVs showed a 8.9% increase.
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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...
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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...
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04 October 2017 Tom Libby
Watch this video log from Tom Libby, Manager of Loyalty Solutions for IHS Markit, as he discusses the importance of automotive brand loyalty...
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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.
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02 October 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
The inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show was held on 25‒28 September in Atlanta, Georgia, with major manufacturers and suppliers...
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28 September 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Ford has announced a partnership with Lyft, aimed at deploying self-driving Ford vehicles in a ride-hailing scheme. The partnership is in its...
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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...
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26 September 2017 Ian Fletcher
Domestic electrical appliance manufacturer Dyson has confirmed that it is moving forward with a plan to launch an EV.
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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...
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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...
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22 September 2017 Anil Sharma, M.B.A.
Aggressive pricing and the availability of both gasoline (petrol) and diesel engines are expected to help Tata generate sales of the new Nexon...
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21 September 2017 Ian Fletcher
Volvo Cars has finally revealed its much anticipated first compact crossover, the XC40.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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....
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11 September 2017 Isha Sharma
Japanese automakers Subaru and Daihatsu have released details of updated models equipped with improved safety technologies in Japan.
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07 September 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
Additional IHS Markit analysis and commentary on plans announced this week from various brands ahead of the upcoming IAA in Frankfurt are included...
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06 September 2017 Ian Fletcher
Mini, Ford and Honda have announced plans to make further reveals at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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06 September 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Nissan has revealed the second-generation Leaf, with new technology and increased range versus first generation. Japan-market sales are set to...
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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, IHS Markit has...
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30 August 2017 IHS Markit Automotive Expert
IHS Markit analysis and commentary on plans from various brands ahead of the upcoming IAA in Frankfurt are included below from Ian Fletcher...
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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...
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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...
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24 August 2017 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Hyundai Motor is to develop a pick-up truck for the US market, according to Reuters. IHS Markit forecasts production of the pick-up will begin...
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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....
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18 August 2017 Jamal Amir
Hyundai has revealed a new alternative-powertrain vehicle development roadmap, aimed at expanding the line-up of such vehicles.