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Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026: Japan’s OEMs look beyond the battery
While dedicated BEV debuts were absent from the Bizweek floor, they remain central to Japanese OEMs’ longer-term plans.
Global Light Vehicle selling rate breaks growth momentum in September
The global Light Vehicle (LV) selling rate broke its growth trend in September, falling to 89 mn units/year.
Upward ASEAN 2026 sales revision
ASEAN Light Vehicle (LV) sales rose by 11% year-on-year (YoY) in January–August, as the market expanded by 12% YoY in August.
The L3 turning point: How far will autonomous driving go in China by 2030?
Since 2025, Urban NOA and Highway NOA penetration has risen steadily.
GlobalData revises world vehicle sales forecast down on weaker China
China is the big drag on world vehicle sales, but outside China it’s a brighter picture.
China’s auto industry starts to restructure under market pressures
The rapid market transition to NEV sales puts pressure on foreign JVs.
Volkswagen future models: 2026-2036
The VW brand is phasing out older models as it faces challenging times, especially in China.
Polestar’s halo flagship: The Polestar 5
Polestar has now shown the Polestar 5, a grand tourer that will act as a flagship for the Geely-controlled premium all-electric car brand.
Closing the AI data gap in automotive manufacturing
Automotive manufacturers have the data for AI, but not always the context for its use. Closing the gap is key for successful adoption.
India’s LV market surges 34% in August as OEMs ramp up for festive demand
India’s Light Vehicle (LV) market maintained strong momentum in August 2026, building on robust H1 and July performances.