30 October 2024
Semiconductor companies are starting to turn their focus to India's automotive market, where chip content is growing at an attractive rate in...
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30 October 2024
Semiconductor companies are starting to turn their focus to India's automotive market, where chip content is growing at an attractive rate in...
29 October 2024
New vehicle sales levels in October remain unchanged from the ongoing trend.
29 October 2024
Explore potential impacts of US policy change on the medium and heavy commercial vehicle (MHCV) market.
25 October 2024 Ian Fletcher
In our Behind the Headlines series: recapping the new debuts at the Paris Motor Show.
23 October 2024 Matthew Beecham
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) use software to control operations, add new features and integrate innovative functionalities. While this software-centric...
23 October 2024 Matt Trommer
Advertised vehicle inventory in the US soared to 3.056 million units in September 2024.
22 October 2024
Explore potential impacts of the 2024 US election on the medium and heavy commercial vehicle (MHCV) market.
18 October 2024 Mike Wall
Slower growth in significant regions and uncertainties surrounding battery electric vehicle (BEV) adoption continue to challenge the production...
17 October 2024 Stephanie Brinley
Our special report details several scenarios and how they may unfold from an automotive policy perspective.
16 October 2024 Matthew Beecham
The automotive industry, once dominated by mechanical engineering, is now rapidly integrating digital technologies.
15 October 2024
From a layered audience approach to advanced data analytics, learn to enhance the customer journey at every stage.
11 October 2024 Sidong Fan
In 2023, China emerged as the largest car-exporting country globally, with the EU being a significant destination.
10 October 2024
From Behind the Headlines: China's autonomous vehicle (AV) sector is experiencing significant growth in 2024.
10 October 2024
Automakers are facing the challenge of decarbonizing their value chain, with a focus on reducing Scope 3 emissions.
09 October 2024
Automotive manufacturers are in a race to distinguish themselves in the fast-evolving landscape of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)...
08 October 2024 Gaurav Vangaal
The India automotive industry has a huge growth potential due to its resilience against disruptions, large domestic market, and global export...
07 October 2024 Tom Libby Steve Giordano Kent Chiu
Cannibalization occurs when a new model draws a significant portion of its early buyers from within the brand.
03 October 2024
BMW recently initiated a global recall involving over 1.5 million vehicles— including the BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, Rolls-Royce Spectre, Mini Cooper...
27 September 2024
US auto sales in September are expected to be much lower than the year-ago and month-prior levels.
26 September 2024 Tom Libby Michelle Yeung Matt Trommer
Affordability, inventory, and incentives trends are shifting the competitive landscape.
25 September 2024 Matthew Beecham
In the era of Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing is transforming the automotive landscape through the integration of digital twins and AI. These...
24 September 2024
S&P Global Mobility analysis finds some surprising trends among vehicle registrations for ultra-wealthy households.
23 September 2024 Tanja Linken
While traditional franchise dealerships have long dominated the retail space, other innovative approaches are gaining traction.
19 September 2024 Stephanie Brinley
In 2024, sales of battery electric vehicles (BEV) settled to single-digit growth. Though BEV demand continues to grow, the mismatch between naturally...
18 September 2024
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB), a system first introduced in 2008 by Volvo as Volvo City Safety, has become the unlikely source of a rift...
17 September 2024 Mike Wall
Each month, we leverage global light vehicle production actuals, registration data, and sales data to give you the most up-to-date, short-term...
13 September 2024
A curated collection of Canadian EV information, analysis, and insights from S&P Global Mobility
13 September 2024 Manny Katakis Gregory Genette Andrej Divis
After supply-chain disruptions in 2021 and 2022, North America's medium and heavy commercial vehicle (MHCV) sector is poised for recovery in...
13 September 2024 Stephanie Brinley
The Canadian government announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on BEV imports from mainland China.
12 September 2024
China semiconductor sanctions by the US has major impacts on the global semiconductor landscape. Learn how the world is reacting to the semiconductor...
11 September 2024
The electric vehicle charging space in India is powering up. The past few quarters have brought many announcements of collaborations between...
11 September 2024 Xavier Demeulenaere
The EU car market is on the brink of a major EV transformation, driven by tightening emissions regulations.
10 September 2024 Bjoern Huetter
Q2 2024 saw experienced a 1.3% decline globally in automotive demand.
09 September 2024 Stephanie Brinley
US-market development of autonomous vehicle technology in the ride-hailing space has gained some momentum in mid-2024, after stalling in 2022...
04 September 2024
You may be enjoying your connected vehicle features, but are you fully aware of what data you’re sharing and how it’s being used? Not all customers...
04 September 2024
Interview with Stellantis chief software officer.
29 August 2024
Key companies in the automotive and semiconductor industries have expressed concerns about a potential semiconductor shortage in the second half...
29 August 2024 Abby Chun Tu
It is beyond doubt that the Chinese auto market will continue to transition to electric vehicles in the next few years.
28 August 2024
Industry brand loyalty rates trended upward in the first half of 2024 following several years of flat or declining values.
27 August 2024
August US sales volume is expected to be one of the largest of the year.
23 August 2024 Tim Urquhart Stephanie Brinley
The traditional motor show has lost its role as the go-to place for new car launches.
21 August 2024
The new cars rolling out of assembly lines today have more telematics features than five years ago. This is because automakers globally seek...
19 August 2024 Vince Palomarez
S&P Global Mobility can track exactly how these buyers behave when choosing their next vehicle.
16 August 2024 Todd Campau
In 2024, nearly 20% of new vehicles coming onto the road are either EV or hybrid – and more than 1/3 of those are EVs.
15 August 2024 Matt Trommer
Retail advertised vehicle inventory in the United States declined last month for the first time since May 2023.
14 August 2024
Intensifying competition and slowing demand for battery-electric vehicles are pressuring carmakers to lower manufacturing costs. The lithium...
09 August 2024 Tom Libby
If brands want to compete in the EV space, they need to be an aggressive player in the leasing business.
08 August 2024 Stephanie Brinley
Latest financial results from major automakers reveal a mixed bag — but pressure on margins.
07 August 2024
Over-the-air (OTA) software updates can improve an electric vehicle’s (EV) features and functionalities, but buggy software rollout can have...
31 July 2024
Since the second half of 2023, the electric vehicle segment has been facing strong headwinds, much to many people’s surprise, as EVs have witnessed...
30 July 2024 Matt Trommer
US retail advertised inventory at the end of June 2024 continued to grow, reaching 2.84 million vehicles.
26 July 2024 Stephanie Brinley
Over the past few weeks, BEV assembly and battery plants have opened, started construction, and been delayed, as globally the industry adjusts...
25 July 2024
Given delayed new vehicle purchases, the pace of sales in July is expected to realize a notable boost.
25 July 2024
With EV demand falling, the EV battery industry is wrestling with a combination of oversupply, underutilization of capacity and lower return...
24 July 2024
If you travel to mainland China 10 years from now, you will see more commercial autonomous vehicles operating on public roads than anywhere else...
24 July 2024
Marketers can use their first-party data to develop more effective messaging, reduce waste and sell more vehicles.
19 July 2024 Susanna Huang
China’s aggressive advancement of regulations and sustainability measures to reduce transportation emissions signifies a decisive stride toward...
19 July 2024 Gaurav Vangaal
In March 2024, the Indian government approved a new electric vehicle (EV) policy for global EV makers in India. The policy has the potential...
18 July 2024 Mike Wall
Here's a close look at global production data by region and our updated July production forecast.
17 July 2024
Last month, Volkswagen made a big splash when it announced plans to invest up to $5 billion in Rivian Automotive until 2026 as part of a venture...
16 July 2024 Tim Urquhart Ian Fletcher
Tariffs prompt Chinese EV brands to expedite their production plans in the European market.
12 July 2024 Tom Libby
US manufacturers are competing for market share of full-size half ton pickups.
11 July 2024 Stephanie Brinley
Tariffs on Chinese-made EVs will impact automakers in Europe and China, plus the global supply chain.
10 July 2024 Manuel Tagliavini
UNECE R155 is probably not top of mind for most casual observers of the automotive industry. However, for those within it is generating plenty...
03 July 2024
These are uncertain times for the nascent electric vehicle (EV) industry. There is much to deal with. Changing regulations, tepid consumer demand...
28 June 2024 Stephanie Brinley
Canadian new-vehicle buyers have been more readily adopting battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) than...
27 June 2024
Global survey focused on consumer trust, desirability and willingness to spend.
27 June 2024 Demian Flowers
Rivian seeks capital due to ongoing losses, and VW aims to enhance its technology capabilities through collaboration with Rivian, focusing on...
26 June 2024
New light vehicle sales in June are expected to maintain pace with the previous month result and translate to one of the stronger seasonally...
26 June 2024 Dhruva Gogoi
Knowledge of lidar for the lay person is likely to be limited to two things. One, Elon Musk doesn’t like them. Two, companies providing lidar...
24 June 2024 Ujjwal Jagyasi
Discover how advancements in connected vehicle technology and over the air updates are revolutionizing the future of autonomous vehicles and...
21 June 2024 Matt Trommer
Four takeaways from the May 2024 retail advertised inventory data.
21 June 2024 Eric Anderson Darragh Punch
Explore how ICE car and BEV powertrain are revolutionizing North America's automotive sector, driving the transition toward a more electrified...
19 June 2024
S&P Global Mobility surveyed consumers around the world about their willingness to pay for connected car features.
18 June 2024
Excluding Tesla, the US retail electric vehicle market is performing higher than reported.
18 June 2024
A curated collection of Canadian EV information, analysis, and insights from S&P Global Mobility
14 June 2024 Tim Urquhart Ian Fletcher
Many EU-based automakers are not happy about the announcement of new tariffs against Chinese EV imports.
12 June 2024
Thailand is not just attracting honeymooners from across the globe. Through its policies, the Thai government is attracting billions of dollars...
05 June 2024
Over the past few years, the automotive semiconductor industry has navigated a dynamic landscape shaped by a myriad of factors. From pandemic-induced...
04 June 2024
Age-based buying is no longer an efficient way to drive revenue and grow auto sales.
30 May 2024 Todd Campau Nishant Parekh
Aftermarket opportunities abound as sweet spot continues to grow.
29 May 2024 Dhruva Gogoi
The openness of international markets, amplified by the acceleration in globalization over the past few decades, is usurped by the creeping return...
29 May 2024
May new vehicle sales are expected to be up moderately from both the year-ago and month-prior result.
27 May 2024 Ali Adim
Discover efforts to create global standards for EV carbon footprint calculations and the progress made, driving sustainability in the automotive...
22 May 2024 Todd Campau Nishant Parekh
The average age of cars and light trucks in the United States has risen again to a new record of 12.6 years in 2024.
22 May 2024
The The growth in demand for new electric vehicles (EVs) might have hit a speed bump in Europe lately, but European Union (EU) policymakers aren’t...
21 May 2024 Matt Trommer
Retail advertised inventory in the United States is still on the rise, with electric vehicle inventory growing faster than the overall industry....
16 May 2024 Peeyush Garg Kartik Ganesh
The electric motor market is set to grow rapidly, driven by innovations in eAxle technology and advancements in power density and efficiency....
15 May 2024
With cyberattacks rising in the auto market, brands must ensure a healthy balance between data protection and monetization.
08 May 2024 Calum MacRae
Throughout the past hundred years or so, vehicles have largely been defined by their brand and all the engineering effort that is wrapped up...
02 May 2024
Increased customer choice and confusion from transition to electrification means retailers and marketers need to rethink their audience solutions....
01 May 2024
On March 15, the Union Government of India approved a new electric vehicle (EV) policy to attract investments from global electric car companies...
29 April 2024
While expected to be below the March 2024 volume total, new light vehicle sales volume in April should sustain some of the spring selling momentum....
29 April 2024 Guido Vildozo
As EV sales slow, OEMs must consider multiple factors to align their EV production with government regulations and consumer demand.
29 April 2024 Deya Das
Striking a deft balance between domestic production and international partnerships is crucial to a robust EV battery supply chain
24 April 2024 Calum MacRae
As with everything that Tesla says and does, its investment in Mexico for a new vehicle plant has attracted much attention. The latest hubbub...
17 April 2024
The automotive industry faced one of its worst crises during the years following the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 when the semiconductor shortage...
10 April 2024 Calum MacRae
As the world awoke on the morning of March 26 to the news that there had been a crash involving a container ship and the Francis Scott Key Bridge...
04 April 2024
There is an unmistakable buzz around generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and as with most industries today, GenAI tools are all over...
03 April 2024 Stephanie Brinley
Latest US regulatory moves continue push for battery-electric vehicle solutions. But they also ease the path to allow for consumer demand, infrastructure...
28 March 2024 Gregory Genette Andrej Divis
An increased focus on climate change, strict regulations, and technological innovations are expected to change the future of this industry. In...
28 March 2024
The French government launched a program earlier this year to promote electric car adoption among low-income households, but the overwhelming...
26 March 2024
S&P Global Mobility projects that US auto sales in March will crest over 1.4 million units – just the second time since May 2021 that monthly...
20 March 2024
The automotive industry has been searching for a cheaper, more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. While experimenting with several...
20 March 2024
US facing challenges in its attempts to diversify its graphite supply chain
15 March 2024
S&P Global Mobility recently finalized its 2023 registration data for the US light vehicle market. As you may know, our registration data are...
13 March 2024
The Indian market has long been seen as the industry’s last great growth opportunity. Although it has been a rocky road, with many original equipment...
06 March 2024 Matthew Beecham
Rapid expansion in the electric motor (e-motor) market is on the horizon, driven by the eAxle market and evolving technologies. As original equipment...
06 March 2024
The Road to Transformation: Charting the Course for the Future of Trucking
05 March 2024
The commercial vehicle market in 2023 experienced substantial growth and is up 14% year-over-year, according to new analysis from S&P Global...
01 March 2024
S&P Global Mobility projects that February 2024 will realize a slight rebound from the slow January result, but new vehicle sales levels remain...
28 February 2024
Fueled by the resurgence of the rental and leasing industry, commercial vehicle registrations (GVW 1-8) rose an average 14% in 2023 compared...
28 February 2024 Tom De Vleesschauwer
In the context of today's challenging global landscape, particularly in geopolitical terms, with voters in 60-plus countries heading to polls...
28 February 2024
A curated collection of Canadian EV information, analysis, and insights from S&P Global Mobility
26 February 2024
S&P Global Mobility Recognizes 28th Annual Automotive Loyalty Awards Winners; General Motors, Tesla and Lincoln Nautilus take Top Awards for...
21 February 2024
Aptiv’s decision to discontinue capital support for Motional further accentuates the industry concerns around the return on investment related...
15 February 2024 Richard Kim
The road to carbon neutrality entails a significant shift in sourcing and production strategies for automakers and their battery suppliers.
15 February 2024 Matthew Beecham
Geopolitical tensions and Yemen-based Houthi militant attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden are exposing the vulnerability of global trade...
01 February 2024
S&P Global Mobility has partnered with Automotive News to expand the information and services available through the Automotive News Research...
29 January 2024
In the ramp-up to NADA 2024, S&P Global Mobility is sharing an overview of the solutions we’re prepared to highlight and talk with industry friends...
24 January 2024
January 2024 auto sales are expected to decelerate from the quickening realized in December, with the pace of demand falling back to a SAAR of...
18 January 2024 Stephanie Brinley
The 2024 US presidential election could end up a second Biden-Trump contest, with former President Donald Trump the front runner for the Republican...
17 January 2024 Edwin Pope
Entering 2024, automotive sector health shows mixed messaging, fractured markets, and significant implosive forces affecting major megatrends....
12 January 2024 Matt Trommer
Available new vehicle dealer inventory listings for the US market continued to surge as of the end of December. A steady upward increase in advertised...
10 January 2024 Steve Giordano
US consumers may not be crossing the chasm to EV ownership just yet, according to new analysis from S&P Global Mobility.
04 January 2024 Joyce Wang
Automakers and suppliers concerned about the availability of access to raw materials for electric car batteries are turning their attention to...
04 January 2024 Mariana Gongora Kyle Davis Brock Walquist
As we kick off the new year, S&P Global Mobility analysts are covering the anticipated trends to expect at CES 2024 in Las Vegas next week. Our...
22 December 2023
With volume for the month projected at 1.37 million units, December U.S. auto sales are estimated to translate to an estimated sales pace of...
22 December 2023
With volume for the month projected at 1.37 million units, December U.S. auto sales are estimated to translate to an estimated sales pace of...
22 December 2023
With volume for the month projected at 1.37 million units, December U.S. auto sales are estimated to translate to an estimated sales pace of...
21 December 2023 Matt Trommer
Retail advertised inventory data for December 2023: S&P Global Mobility delivers the following insights regarding the US market.
20 December 2023 Graham Evans
For the electric vehicle sector, 2023 saw waning consumer preferences for EVs, several promising startups fall by the wayside, a decline in battery...
19 December 2023 Tawhid Khan Phil Amsrud Calum MacRae
The automotive industry is reaching an inflection point that will reshape its near-term future, precipitated by the connected car era – also...
14 December 2023
As 2024 approaches, S&P Global Mobility forecasts 88.3 million new vehicle sales worldwide next year as the recovery rolls on. With the brakes...
14 December 2023
In the years before the pandemic, new car leasing accounted for 25-30% of all retail transactions, and market penetration was as high as 53%...
12 December 2023 Kent Chiu
On the surface, it would appear luxury consumers have embraced the electrification of the automobile. As a percentage of luxury vehicle retail...
06 December 2023
Honda Motor got hit by the pandemic shutdowns perhaps more so than any other automaker, with the Honda and Acura brands’ combined US market share...
30 November 2023
Banks and financial institutions are increasingly committed to reducing the emissions they finance – with the auto industry among the world’s...
29 November 2023 Julie Choate James Martin Constantin Gerner
Rising new vehicle prices in the US and Europe are leaving cash-strapped consumers with limited options for cheap cars – and the affordability...
28 November 2023 Vijay Subramanian
EVs won’t be enough for automakers to hit Paris climate targets. What can OEMs do?
27 November 2023
On an unadjusted volume level, November US light vehicle sales are expected to advance mildly from the strike impacted levels of October but...
22 November 2023 Matt Trommer
Retail advertised inventory data for the week of Nov. 6-12: S&P Global Mobility delivers the following insights regarding the US market. ...
16 November 2023
Canadian Automotive Insights A curated collection of Canadian EV information, analysis, and insights from S&P Global Mobility
08 November 2023
Although battery-electric vehicles are getting closer to price parity with their internal combustion siblings, the affordability factor is the...
01 November 2023 Mengyin Tao Edwin Pope
Gigacasting is all the rage in automotive manufacturing circles. And while Tesla has mainstreamed the term — involving enormous, high-pressure...
27 October 2023 Kent Chiu
With consumer demand for electric vehicles appearing to reach a plateau for the moment, automakers are finding new customers for their EV stock...
25 October 2023
Five years ago, hype surrounding “autopilot” cars peaked. But S&P Global Mobility’s updated forecast offers a reality check of careful, limited...
25 October 2023 Matt Trommer
Strike vehicles Retail advertised inventories of the vehicles affected since the beginning of the UAW strike — Ford Ranger, Ford Bronco, Ford...
25 October 2023
Despite some assembly plants shut down by the UAW strike for more than a month and continued auto consumers pressure points of rising interest...
23 October 2023 Steve Giordano
While the auto industry obsesses over consumer acceptance of electric vehicles, an interesting side development has occurred: Sales of hybrid...
17 October 2023
When vehicle inventories skidded during the pandemic and semiconductor crisis, automakers switched focus to concentrating on high-profit segments....
16 October 2023 Shubhankar Mengi
With the current push by the Indian government for major infrastructure and development projects, expansion of the e-commerce network, and strong...
13 October 2023
S&P Global Mobility, a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and a world leader in data, technology, and expertise, today announced it has hired...
12 October 2023
The easy headline is: “3 out of 4 Luxury EV Households Stick with EVs for Next Vehicle.” But remove Tesla’s industry-leading loyalty numbers...
04 October 2023
Ending consecutive periods of year-over-year declines, brand loyalty movement among U.S consumers halted in the first half of 2023, according...
04 October 2023
Every quarter since 1Q 2019 has seen an increase in three-cylinder penetration into the US powertrain portfolio, according to S&P Global Mobility...
29 September 2023 Stephanie Brinley Michael Robinet Joe Langley
UAW strikes Ford, GM vehicle assembly plants
28 September 2023
With more than one-third of used vehicle loans in 2023 carrying loan-to-value ratios above 130%, used vehicle LTVs are at historic highs. Have...
27 September 2023
With internal-combustion and battery-electric vehicles vying for showroom space and advertising dollars, peak model complexity will transform...
27 September 2023
US light vehicle sales in September should remain relatively unchanged from the month-prior result, according to S&P Global Mobility, which projects...
25 September 2023
The era of peak hype has passed, but forecasters still see long-term adoption in certain segments that benefit from today's rise in automated...
25 September 2023 Matt Trommer
The auto industry continues its year-long trend of seeing inventories drop at month-end, then surge through the first two weeks of the following...
22 September 2023 Stephanie Brinley Michael Robinet Joe Langley
UAW strikes GM, Stellantis US parts distribution centers
20 September 2023 Viroop Narla
The number of electrified vehicles, which include mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), full hybrid...
16 September 2023
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15 September 2023 Stephanie Brinley Michael Robinet Joe Langley Eric Anderson
After all three Detroit automakers increased their offers to the UAW but did not fully meet the UAW demands, the union went on strike at key...
13 September 2023
The best-selling Model Y is a favored next stop from the rest of the lineup, but until Elon Musk’s automaker enters new segments – such as Cybertruck...
07 September 2023 Mark Hazel
Fueled by the surging lease/rental industry, commercial vehicle fleets (classes 1-8) in the US market have seen a 22% year-over-year spike for...
05 September 2023
n 2015, though the Hyundai and Kia brands' combined U.S. registrations were strong at 1.39 million, its customer loyalty was a middling 55.2...
04 September 2023
In February 2022, eight departments of the Chinese central government jointly launched a pilot city program for the comprehensive electrification...
30 August 2023 Graham Evans Calum MacRae
Just what you wanted: Yet another analysis regarding vehicle electrification. But bear with us; this one is necessary reading. Yes, the battery-electric...
28 August 2023
S&P Global Mobility expects US light vehicle sales in August to remain steadfast in a challenging environment, with a volume estimate of 1.34...
22 August 2023 Oracha Sakunbunma Mayuree Chaiyuthanaporn Jessada Thongpak
ASEAN Sales and Production Commentary- August 2023
16 August 2023
A curated collection of Canadian EV information, analysis, and insights from S&P Global Mobility
16 August 2023
A curated collection of Canadian EV information, analysis, and insights from S&P Global Mobility
09 August 2023
Cars have been the stars of video games since the beginning. Now video games are becoming a star attraction in cars. Eyeing the broader social...
03 August 2023
The Indian mobility sector is a true growth engine and is at the threshold of major change. The industry has effectively changed gears from “Small...
02 August 2023
With a record-high average vehicle age in the US, the aftermarket is likely to see robust growth in repair and maintenance work, as older cars...
31 July 2023 Florian Eichinger
With Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) now entering the market in the mid-$20,000 range, disruptor...
26 July 2023 James Martin Gregory Genette Andrej Divis
The projected curve in tractor trailer electrification in the US is getting steeper, but a future of roadways filled with EV and hydrogen big...
25 July 2023 Matt Trommer
The impact of the July 4 weekend sales events, Ford Mach-E inventory numbers climbing past ICE SUVs, and the looming Compact SUV dogfight in...
24 July 2023
New light vehicle sales in July are expected to sustain recent momentum.
20 July 2023
Captives, banks, and many credit unions saw declines in return-to-market loyalty, and many have yet to recover.
20 July 2023 Cassie Liu
Mainland China’s medium- and heavy-duty truck production has surged strongly in early 2023, with double-digit year-over-year growth seen in the...
19 July 2023
Car-shoppers are largely satisfied with subscription-based infotainment services, but value and exposure matter most. Data security and privacy...
13 July 2023
The redesigned Range Rover proves the adage that new product can invigorate the buyer base.
12 July 2023 Stephanie Brinley
The industry has regained its manufacturing pace, but potential disruptions in chip supply remain, and production momentum disruption has pushed...
05 July 2023
Demand is softening while production sustains in 2023, slowing into ‘24 – whereupon both rebound in the build-up to the GHG-3 pre-buy wave.
30 June 2023
In the years before the pandemic, leasing accounted for 25-30% of all retail transactions, and were as high as 53% in the luxury market.
29 June 2023 Abby Chun Tu
Mainland China became the world's second-largest automotive exporter last year, and with domestic sales softening, could become the No. 1 exporter...
28 June 2023
Signs of green shoots within the auto demand environment continue to emerge as June US auto sales are expected to follow-up on the solid volume...
27 June 2023 Tanja Linken
OEMs and dealers need to change rapidly if they want to survive in the digital age.
22 June 2023
Batteries are heavy, and some premium equipment that consumers want may run counter to lightweighting measures. Suppliers could be caught in...
21 June 2023 Matt Trommer
While dealer-advertised vehicle inventories continue their several-month trend of meandering around 2.050 million vehicles – though a startling...
20 June 2023
The surge is concentrated primarily in subprime, with remaining categories remaining near historic norms. Tightening credit means recent-vintage...
20 June 2023 Graham Evans
With the rapid rates of electric vehicle adoption continuing in major markets globally, legislative agendas supporting aggressive transitions...
20 June 2023 Fanni Li
Can Carmakers Assail Tesla's Lead in E/E Architecture?
19 June 2023 Jeremie Bouchaud
Increased numbers of more-powerful chips will be required in the next wave of electrified and automated vehicles, and companies like Qualcomm...
13 June 2023 Tom Libby
San Francisco BEV and hybrid sales combine to outsell pure-gasoline vehicles
13 June 2023
Car buyers understand and want advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features that provide safer driving – and they expect them to be standard...
08 June 2023 Thiago Costa
With 2.2 million heavy commercial trucks in the national parc, Brazil is facing international pressure to bring more eco-friendly vehicles to...
08 June 2023 Menzi Nkonyane
The medium and heavy commercial vehicle market in South Africa (GVW >6 metric tons) is still resilient in the face of ongoing supply chain constraints...
31 May 2023 Nishant Parekh
A slight modification or accident to a vehicle could make its driver-assist and crash-avoidance technology not work properly – or at all. As...
24 May 2023 Chris Hopson
New light vehicle sales in May are expected to maintain the gradual pace of the preceding months; uncertainty remains for remainder of year
22 May 2023
Without F-Series and Silverado, big Detroit brands see customer-return percentages drop
22 May 2023
Autos and Sustainability: From Compliance to Leadership
19 May 2023
A curated collection of Canadian EV information, analysis, and insights from S&P Global Mobility
19 May 2023
Where brands are giving consumers more choice, what segments are growing, who is discounting the most?
19 May 2023 Richard Kim Matteo Martini
Improving real-world driving range is crucial to mainstream EV adoption
18 May 2023 Ali Adim
S&P Global Mobility forecasts that by 2030, fully electric vehicles will exceed 40% of global market share. This skyrocketing demand has created...
18 May 2023
One of the primary challenges toward an electrified future in the transportation sector is the limited access to electric vehicle (EV) charging...
16 May 2023
Despite an uncertain market and its fluctuating prices, Tesla continues to be the lead choice among minority buyers returning to market
15 May 2023 Todd Campau Nishant Parekh
Vehicle parc aging trend continues as new vehicle sales remain under pressure. Number of passenger cars to hit lowest point since 1978; aftermarket...
10 May 2023
In the midst of the pandemic, global supply chains were pushed well past the breaking point. Inventory and sales declined industrywide.
10 May 2023
Consumers with lower credit scores are increasingly being pushed out of the new-vehicle market by rising interest rates, leaving it dominated...
03 May 2023
Car buyers want better sound systems, and they are willing to pay more for higher-quality audio. As a result, premium sound isn’t just for luxury...
01 May 2023
With a resurrected name, the electrified SUV/truck brand can lure new buyers, retain current customers, ask higher prices … and perhaps gain...
01 May 2023 Michael Robinet
There are still numerous suppliers of parts related to internal-combustion engines that are steadfast in their belief that the looming (and eventual)...
26 April 2023 Jeremy Carlson
Self-driving cars won’t happen without smarter ADAS
26 April 2023 Richard Dixon
Be ready for the coming shift in automotive computing power
26 April 2023 Manuel Tagliavini
Keeping hackers out of your car is big business
25 April 2023 Chris Hopson
New light vehicle sales in April are expected to maintain the pace of the preceding months; uncertainty remains for remainder of year.
11 April 2023 Stephanie Brinley
While the auto show business model remains in flux, the recent New York International Auto Show featured several all-new production and concept...
05 April 2023 Tom Libby
Nearly three-quarters of households with a sport-utility vehicle acquired another utility when they returned to market, according to S&P Global...
23 March 2023
With volume for the month projected at 1.27 million units, S&P Global Mobility analysts expect March 2023 to be up more than 11% from the month-prior...
22 March 2023 Mark Rechtin
With more than 8,000 delegates and 1,000 speakers, the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference displayed the ever-closer...
08 March 2023 Richard Dixon
Can Carmakers Assail Tesla's Lead in E/E Architecture?
03 March 2023 Henner Lehne
Europe Sales and Production Commentary- February 2023
27 February 2023
S&P Global Mobility announced the winners of its 27th annual Automotive Loyalty Awards, recognizing General Motors as...
23 February 2023
With US light vehicle sales volume for the month projected at 1.1 million units, we expect February 2023 to represent year-over-year (y/y) growth...
21 February 2023
Vehicle inventories are returning to dealer lots, purchasing methods are increasing, and car-shoppers are expecting more of the transaction process...
21 February 2023
EV-focused startups stand poised to shake up the transportation industry. New brands like Polestar and Lucid are challenging industry stalwarts...
21 February 2023
For mainstream automotive brands to show continued growth in challenging economic times, they must find traction across all demographics. The...
16 February 2023
Addition of Market Scan’s data and payment calculations strengthens S&P Global Mobility’s Sales Optimization tools, positioning S&P Global...
13 February 2023 Tom Libby
The data are clear: the sedan is dead. Or is it? S&P Global Mobility registration and loyalty data support both sides of this discussion....
10 February 2023
A curated collection of Canadian EV information, analysis, and insights from S&P Global Mobility
10 February 2023 Richard Dixon
Can Carmakers Assail Tesla's Lead in E/E Architecture?
02 February 2023
Recovering inventories are increasing dealer stock, while interest rate hikes and economic headwinds will dampen demand – forcing OEMs and dealers...
30 January 2023 Tatiana Hristova
Middle East and Africa Sales and Production Commentary - January 2023
26 January 2023
January 2023 US auto sales are expected to advance mildly from the year-ago level; seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) will jump once again...
26 January 2023 Tom Libby
As new electric vehicle brands and models come to market, market shares are changing accordingly. Tesla remains the dominant player, but its...
23 January 2023
‘One-and-done’ customers present loyalty challenge to automakers and their dealers
19 January 2023
Post-COVID car buyers are willing to wait for the right car, and want more of the process to be handled online. But they still want test drives...
18 January 2023 Tom Libby
The light-duty full-size half-ton pickup segment is one of the most crucial in the US industry, for several reasons: the three segment leaders...
17 January 2023 Tom Libby
Auto industry observers more than once have commented that the U.S. luxury market really is two different markets, with Tesla in one and the...
17 January 2023 Brian Rhodes
The end of cheap capital – combined with worsening macroeconomic conditions, the war in Ukraine, raw material uncertainties, and the continuing...
16 January 2023 Mario Franjičević
Non-traditional automakers, including Tesla, will produce 7.3 million BEVs annually by 2034 according to our forecasts. But their share of BEVs...
09 January 2023 Tom Libby
Brand loyalty in the US light vehicle market rose from 49.2% in September 2022 to 50.3% in October, the first significant increase since January...
09 January 2023 Stephanie Brinley
Even with home charging, infrastructure will need to quadruple by 2025
06 January 2023 Lin Huaibin Gao Tao
Greater China Sales & Production Commentary - December 2022
21 December 2022 Thiago Costa
Issues such as low speed, low efficiency and congestions are common across cities in South America. With more than 12 million people, Sao Paulo...
21 December 2022 Joe LaFeir
This partnership will provide a common market structure and forecast intelligence for business planning, sales steering and performance management...
20 December 2022 Tawhid Khan Matteo Fini Jeremie Bouchaud Graham Evans Brian Rhodes
Looking forward to 2023
20 December 2022 Mark Fulthorpe Colin Couchman Chris Hopson
The longer the supply squeeze lasts, the more potential there is for “lost” or “destroyed” demand.
15 December 2022
Supply chain chaos means certain brands' 2022 model year vehicles are still available
06 December 2022 Tom Libby
Among the three volume leaders in the mainstream part of the new vehicle industry – Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota, the Japanese brand is pulling...
06 December 2022 Puneet Gupta Gaurav Vangaal
India/Pakistan Sales and Production Commentary-Nov 2022
29 November 2022 Tom Libby
Retail new light vehicle market share among ethnic consumers in the US combined reached a record 33% in September 2022.
29 November 2022
Toyota and Honda ICE owners defecting for others’ EVs
29 November 2022 Todd Campau David Bellamy
On the opening day of AAPEX, our resident expert Todd Campau presented our insights into the emerging top-five aftermarket trends we can see...
28 November 2022 Yanina Mills
Consumers were typically willing to pay the lowest price tiers in each scenario.
22 November 2022
With volume for the month projected at 1.122 million units, November U.S. auto sales are estimated to translate to an estimated sales pace of...
07 November 2022 Vince Palomarez
As national charging infrastructure is created, coastal America still dominates EV registrations
04 November 2022 Bjoern Huetter
Recovery sustains in October, yet YTD continues to be negative.
03 November 2022
A curated collection of Canadian EV information, analysis, and insights from S&P Global Mobility
03 November 2022
Price hikes for Electrified Vehicles Outpace Combustion Counterparts.
02 November 2022 Bjoern Huetter
Top 10 markets by electrified vehicle sales volume and electrified vehicle penetration.
01 November 2022 Bjoern Huetter
Race for third place: Can India snatch the bronze medal in annual vehicle sales from Japan in 2022? The contest is on, Q4 will decide.
01 November 2022
Polk Audiences and the need for a new EV Taxonomy
31 October 2022 Cassie Liu
Mainland China, as the world’s largest medium and large bus (length>7-meter) maker and market, is playing a leading role in the electrification...
31 October 2022
Because Nomadic customers are less loyal than Loyalists and Super Loyalists, it makes sense that the One & Done rate (defection rate of Nomadic...
31 October 2022 Miki Sasaki
This week's chart focuses on MHCV (Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles) powertrain (propulsion system) long term forecast.
31 October 2022 Graham Evans
Geopolitical upheaval and supply chain transformation challenge aspirational volume targets
28 October 2022 Tom Libby
Any discussion about the most popular vehicles in the US has to include the Toyota RAV4. Since January 2019, this compact utility has ranked...
28 October 2022
As the average age of light vehicles in the US continues to rise, the aftermarket remains poised for growth, albeit in different ways than historically...
25 October 2022 Mark Hazel James Martin Andrej Divis
Aside from the supply shortage, one of the biggest buzzwords in the commercial vehicle industry the past few years has revolved around electric...
24 October 2022
Success will be short-lived, however, due to economic headwinds
18 October 2022
October Forecast: As supply chain challenges ease, demand headwinds could impact global light vehicle production
17 October 2022 Tanja Linken
No-haggle pricing, direct-to-consumer, agency model – there are OEM announcements about new retail concepts almost every week, and often referenced...
17 October 2022 Denis Schemoul
As production reaches pre-crisis volumes, vehicle availability slowly improves.
14 October 2022
The biggest challenge for OEMs rolling out new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is rising input costs, which are affecting cost parity with traditionally...
14 October 2022 Tom Libby
Hyundai Motor Group recently has emerged as one of the top-performing new vehicle manufacturers in the US New-vehicle registration data from...
11 October 2022
The auto industry faces significant risk exposure from the looming European energy crunch
10 October 2022 Claudio Vittori
Over the last few years and months Chinese market has been proven to be a first mover in terms of technical innovation around charging infrastructure....
07 October 2022 Tom Libby
Automotive brand loyalty rate dips below 50% for third straight month
03 October 2022 Toru Hatano
Source shows “Light Vehicle Powertrain Transmission Forecast Oct, 2022”. this chart is derived from the latest AutoForecast data.
28 September 2022 Stephanie Brinley
The reimagined 2022 Detroit Auto Show, also known as the North American International Auto Show, finished its media and industry days with limited...
26 September 2022
S&P Global Mobility analysts expect US light vehicle sales to be limited to 1.105 million units in September, marking an annual rate of 13.4...
21 September 2022 Menzi Nkonyane
Load-shedding disrupts recovery in South Africa truck and bus assembly
20 September 2022
Our team at S&P Global Mobility (formerly the automotive team at S&P Global) has issued our latest global light vehicle production update, as...
19 September 2022 Mark Fulthorpe
Major supply chain disruption is behind us but production developments are far from uniform as new headwinds emerge
18 September 2022 Tom Libby
As the automotive inventory shrinks, vehicle loan payment on average have surged 8.5% in the last 14 months when compared to those in the previous...
14 September 2022
Electrified powertrain volume reached highest volume ever
12 September 2022 Matteo Martini
If, on one hand, there is concern over the end-of-life treatment of batteries, on the other hand, BEVs will require significantly less lubricants...
09 September 2022 Tom Libby
Tesla Motors has not just thrived in the first six months of 2022; it has reached new levels of success based on two metrics -- record-high brand...
05 September 2022 Xi Wang
Life cycle assessment methodology is applied using mostly 2021H1 forecast datasets.
01 September 2022 Treffen White Amber Daniel
We are in year two of the great supply chain crisis. There are a handful of factors – from chip supply to impacts from climate and conflict...
24 August 2022 Chris Hopson
US Light Vehicle Sales to total 1.25 million units for August, according to S&P Global Mobility Forecasts
23 August 2022 Oracha Sakunbunma Mayuree Chaiyuthanaporn Jessada Thongpak
ASEAN Sales and Production Commentary- August 2022
16 August 2022
A curated collection of Canadian EV information, analysis, and insights from S&P Global Mobility