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Henner Lehne, vice-president, Global Vehicle Forecasting, Automotive, S&P Global Mobility presents his analysis and predictions for the global and regional vehicle sales and production outlook. …

New car registrations rise 10.4% in best March since 2019 and 20th consecutive month of growth. Overall increase driven by fleet investment with weak confidence constraining private retail demand. Industry c …

The vans are on a dedicated 'skateboard' chassis. No price was revealed but executives are emphasizing lower cost of ownership versus diesel vans. …

Stellantis' CEO says EV battery weight needs to be cut in half over the next decade with new chemistries that don't require such a huge amount of raw materials. …

Renault has selected its plant in Sandouville, France, as the production site for the new electric vans from Flexis, Renault's recently established joint venture with the Volvo Group. Production will kick off in 2026. …

Porsche’s IT and process consulting subsidiary, MHP, is supplying the carmaker with a centralised fleet management system to control automated logistics at its Zuffenhausen assembly plant in Germany. …

The JV will contribute to BMW's strategic expansion of software coding capabilities across its global IT hubs. …

A 2026 production start is targeted for the entry-level EV that may be shared with VW. …

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched a sporty electric car on 28 March with styling cues drawn from Porsche and priced below Tesla's, opens new tab Model 3, highlighting the stiff competition from new entrants in an already crow …

UK car production rises 14.6% in best February performance since 2021. Manufacturing for domestic market surges, up 58.0%, while exports rise 4.6%. Electrified vehicles represent more than a third of output …