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‘Golden September’ fails to materialise in China as exports support production

Overall, China’s LV industry is increasingly defined by the divergence between weak domestic demand and strong export growth.

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Western Europe’s car market up again but momentum is cooling

GlobalData has upgraded its 2026 Western European PV forecast to above 12.3 mn units, with the changes mostly driven by the UK and Germany.

Mixed results for US light vehicle market in October in uncertain times

As a result, GlobalData has revised the full-year forecast down to 16.1 million units.

China’s PV retail sales plunge 27% in October

Market driven lower by weak NEV and ICE vehicle sales.

Stellantis agrees sale of Brampton plant in Canada to Roshel 

The companies have also agreed a cooperation framework to examine potential global collaboration in vehicle technologies and defence industry services.

Honda announces new U$$3bn investment in Ohio, US

The investment will enable the introduction of new Honda and Acura models, particularly hybrids.

BMW Group adds Samsung SDI and LGES as battery suppliers

The appointments follow the company's “local for local” principle, whereby components are acquired close to vehicle assembly locations wherever possible.

Mazda’s revenues rise 20% in H1 FY27

The automaker reported stronger earnings following the launch of the CX-5.

EU states oppose Franco-German car emissions pact – report

Germany and France agreed a common position last month that would dilute the EU’s climate-neutrality targets for passenger cars and support domestic manufacturing.

HTWO Guangzhou and Air Liquide China sign hydrogen mobility MoU

Under the MoU, the two companies will explore cooperation across the hydrogen mobility value chain

OPmobility plans five more India facilities with Rs31.80bn investment – report

The company will commission one facility annually to meet rising demand from domestic vehicle manufacturers, global COO Christian Kopp told the ET.