Skip to site menu Skip to page content
Logo Image
In Brief
Spotlight

Global vehicle market stalled in June

Global market softened in June, largely due to the ongoing decline in China where higher fuel costs are adding to already challenging market conditions.

Latest news

General Motors future models 2026-2036, Part 1

This first of two reports looks at GM's Buick, Cadillac, Wuling and Baojun brands.

Upward revision for Thailand’s 2026 LV sales and scenarios after EV 3.5

Thailand’s Light Vehicle (LV) sales increased by a notable 5.7% year-on-year (YoY) in May, largely driven by the Passenger Vehicle (PV) segment, which rose by 8.4% YoY.

Geely to take over idle Ford assembly line in Spain

Under the arrangement, Geely will manufacture vehicles on a currently unused assembly line at the site, which also produces Ford's Kuga crossover.

Tesla sees Q2 profit plunge

Tesla Q2 net income was down 17% on last year, despite strong car sales.

Aston Martin secures £550m debt financing

The debt is secured against a portion of the group's assets held within a newly incorporated subsidiary, alongside certain other group assets.

Mahle to premier new range extender system for heavy electric trucks at IAA

Mahle maintains that range extender set-ups for heavy trucks can make a key contribution to achieving European carbon dioxide fleet targets.

VinFast eyes Vietnam break-even by 2027, profit to follow – report

The Vietnamese EV manufacturer's recently introduced VF 2 model, priced at VND188m ($7,144.62) inclusive of battery, is expected to bolster domestic sales after drawing around 29,000 orders within three days of its early-July launch.

Renault reduces parts order processing time with Exotec Skypod robots

Renault Group’s French warehouses are equipped with 167 Skypod robots to strengthen logistics in spare parts.

APAC automotive AWD market to record 2.4% CAGR over 2026-33, forecasts GlobalData

APAC AWD market is growing, driven by trend towards SUVs.

Genuine Parts Q2 sales up 6%, full-year EPS guidance lowered

Sales for the three months to 30 June 2026 came in at $6.53bn, compared with $6.16bn in the corresponding period last year.