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China’s light vehicle market expected to be flat in 2026
In January 2026, China’s automotive market contracted year-on-year (YoY) amid seasonal disturbances and a high comparison base.
Middle East conflict: An initial impact assessment on Automotive
The energy crisis and higher prices have the potential to act as a significant drag to auto sales this year and beyond.
India’s light vehicle market opens 2026 with record January sales
India’s vehicle market started 2026 with strong momentum.
Bentley is drawing a younger customer and pursuing automotive enthusiasts
The VW Group-owned luxury Bentley brand is refining its image while also leveraging its parent’s industrial strength.
Forget interest rate cuts – there’s an inflationary shock coming
TS Lombard analysts see inflation overshooting central bank targets.
Middle East auto sales outlook cut for 2026 as geopolitical tensions escalate
Rising geopolitical tensions in parts of the Middle East are beginning to weigh on regional automotive demand expectations.
Will the Iran crisis derail the European truck market’s recovery in 2026?
GlobalData has provided an initial assessment of the impact of the Iran crisis on Europe’s truck market.
Western Europe’s car market nudges up in February
GlobalData cautions that the outlook is tempered by possible economic impacts from war in the Middle East.
Is Big Tech the end of the road for automotive suppliers?
Tier-1s must accept that silicon, not steel, is the new backbone of the modern vehicle.
US light vehicle market down in February as downside risks mount
According to preliminary estimates, US Light Vehicle (LV) sales fell by 3.8% year-on-year (YoY) in February, to 1.18 million units.