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Crisis? What crisis? The puzzling case of strong US sales

The industry’s upbeat recent results are also not simply a product of discounting on the part of either automakers or dealers.

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Chinese global vehicle sales flat as exports offset domestic downturn

Domestic sales plunged 24% last month, while exports surged by 81%.

India’s vehicle market forecast upgraded on strong first half

GlobalData forecasts India's light vehicle market at 5.7 million units in 2026 - a 10% gain on last year.

Chery to open new UK R&D centre

Initial focus will include chassis and ADAS as well as tuning and calibration for UK-specification vehicles.

LGES starts production at Lansing battery plant in US

The company is targeting annual battery-making capacity of more than 35GWh at full scale.

Gan Jia Yue named Geely CEO, founder Li Shu Fu resigns

The changes are described by the company as part of its long-term succession planning.

GM discontinues Chevrolet sales in China

The US automaker will continue with its Buick and Cadillac brands, while also exporting Chevrolets.

Hyundai previews all-new Tucson SUV

The fifth-generation Tucson has a new body style based on Hyundai’s ‘Art of Steel’ design philosophy.

Volkswagen open to ceding majority control of India unit – report

Skoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer told the Economic Times that the company is “within weeks” of signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a potential Indian partner, adding that relinquishing majority ownership “is not an issue.”

Malaysia vehicle sales rise by 5% in July

The market grew moderately last month, following strong rebound in June.

India’s Minda to invest Rs2.70bn for automotive TFT displays – report

The project has secured approval under the Indian government's Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors.