Navigating 50% tariffs: strategic options for Chinese automakers in Mexico
Starting in January 2026, Mexico officially raised tariffs on Light Vehicles (LVs) from 20% to 50%, applying only to countries…
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Indonesia’s 2025 light vehicle sales ended in decline
The full-year 2025 sales report recently released by the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) indicated that the Light Vehicle…
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Western Europe’s passenger car diesel share for 2025 was 11%
A sub-10% diesel share result for December 2025 led to a full-year outcome for diesel in Western Europe of 11%,…
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Global light vehicle sales fall 2% in December 2025
For December, the Global Light Vehicle (LV) selling rate fell to 93 million units/year; with this mainly being attributed to…
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Brussels Motor Show 2026: Taking up the mantle from Geneva
Now one of Europe’s premiere auto events after the effective demise of the Geneva International Motor Show, the 102nd edition…
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BMW’s price restructuring: strategic self-rescue amid transition pains
In the past, the "Blue Sky and White Clouds" emblem of the BMW X5 symbolized undisputed prestige. Today, a gap…
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GST support keeps Indian vehicle market resilient in November
India’s Light Vehicle (LV) wholesales eased in November, falling by 11% month-on-month (MoM) to 477k units after October’s festive peak.…
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China’s domestic sales dip as production and exports surge
With subsidies suspended across a wide range of regions, sales of LVs in China recorded negative growth in November. Total…
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Western Europe’s 2025 car market posts 2% growth
For December 2025, the Western European passenger vehicle (PV - cars) market grew for a sixth consecutive month, according to…
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US light vehicle market grows in 2025 despite December decline
Sales Summary According to preliminary estimates, US Light Vehicle (LV) sales fell by 2.5% year-on-year (YoY) in December, to 1.47…