Markets Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/markets-articles/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:45:40 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png Markets Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/markets-articles/ 32 32 Porsche: China sales struggles will continue in 2025 https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/porsche-china-sales-struggles-will-continue-in-2025/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:45:40 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430914 After mounting losses in the Chinese mass market, Western OEMs are now facing steep challenges competing in the luxury segment. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Hyundai announces US$18,000 EV for sceptical Japanese market https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hyundai-announces-us18000-ev-for-sceptical-japanese-market/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:15:59 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430824 The Inster will be Japan’s cheapest compact EV, potentially advancing Hyundai’s goal to grow sales tenfold within the country by 2030. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Brazilian BYD probe reportedly discovers visa violations https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/brazilian-byd-probe-reportedly-discovers-visa-violations/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:45:52 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430656 The labour violation probe could hinder BYD’s attempt to expand into the strategically important Latin American market. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> The UK’s ZEV mandate challenge intensifies https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/the-uks-zev-mandate-challenge-intensifies/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:02:51 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430486 The UK government has instigated a consultation process to determine how its ZEV mandate should be implemented. By Ian Henry

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]]> Tesla’s annual sales decline for first time in 13 years  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/teslas-annual-sales-decline-for-first-time-in-13-years/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:11:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430407 With competition growing and no product updates on the horizon, uncertainty clouds Tesla’s 2025 prospects. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Economic difficulties slow Norway’s 2025 EV target pathway https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/economic-difficulties-slow-norways-2025-ev-target-pathway/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:38:41 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430390 Electric vehicle adoption is still growing in Norway, but the country may struggle to attain its 100% new sales target by the end of 2025. By Will Girling

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]]> Is it time to embrace Chinese EV capability in Europe? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/its-time-to-embrace-chinese-ev-capability-in-europe/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:10:15 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429426 Beibei Sun believes the time has come for the UK and EU markets to embrace Chinese OEMs and work alongside them.

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]]> California cements 2035 ICE phase out ahead of Trump return https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/california-cements-2035-ice-phase-out-ahead-of-trump-return/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:38:08 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430164 With Donald Trump expected to move away from pro electric vehicle policies, California hopes to keep its decarbonisation targets on track. By Will Girling

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]]> Competition and regulations shape Europe’s car pricing issue https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/competition-and-regulations-shape-europes-car-pricing-issue/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:25:30 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430053 BEV sales growth depends on affordability, but regulatory pressure and competition from China are hindering European automakers. By Will Girling

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]]> Hyundai looks to China for EV growth through JV with BAIC https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hyundai-looks-to-china-for-ev-growth-through-jv-with-baic/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:07:13 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429865 Is an uncertain global EV market prompting Hyundai to invest new capital in its Chinese joint venture with BAIC? By Will Girling

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]]> Global growth potential uncertain for Korean battery makers https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/global-growth-potential-uncertain-for-korean-battery-makers/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:41:47 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429656 As geopolitics constricts growth opportunities, Korean battery makers could see their market share decline continue into 2025. By Will Girling

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]]> Turkey is poised to become a vehicle production hotspot https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/turkey-is-poised-to-become-a-vehicle-production-hotspot/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:01:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429572 Recent investments by a number of leading automakers suggest that Turkey could become a global production and export hotspot. By Ian Henry

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]]> South Africa’s vehicle manufacturers: outside looking in? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/south-africas-vehicle-manufacturers-outside-looking-in/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:41:55 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429581 A decline in 2024 production volumes could trigger turbulence in South Africa as OEMs start to reconsider their future strategies. By Ian Henry

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]]> EU automotive slips away from US, China gains influence https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/eu-automotive-slips-away-from-us-china-gains-influence/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:28:40 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429554 Data from the Eurostat implies that the US’ and China’s relative influence on EU automotive has started to flip. By Will Girling

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]]> China escalates US EV trade war with raw minerals ban https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/china-escalates-us-ev-trade-war-with-raw-minerals-ban/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:49:02 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429493 China’s latest slate of restrictions are in retaliation to the US’ new rules and serve as a warning against further escalation. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> GM reins in battery investments as US policy becomes clearer https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/gm-reins-in-battery-investments-as-us-policy-becomes-clearer/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:21:34 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429486 GM’s decision to sell its stake in a nearly completed Ultium Cells factory could imply it foresees declining interest in electric vehicles. By Will Girling

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]]> What’s the potential impact of Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/whats-the-potential-impact-of-trumps-proposed-25-tariffs/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:14:37 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429336 President Trump’s return will certainly bring forward discussion of the USMCA’s future. By Ian Henry

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]]> Stellantis orders latest Turin plant halt amid layoff fears  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/stellantis-orders-latest-turin-plant-halt-amid-layoff-fears/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:12:09 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429303 Stellantis’ Italian vehicle production footprint continues to shrink, with no signs of a reversal on the horizon. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> EREVs key to VW’s ‘future-proof’ China strategy https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/erevs-key-to-vws-future-proof-china-strategy/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:07:18 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429276 Volkswagen and SAIC have updated their long-term partnership for the pivotal China market. By Megan Lampinen

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]]> Stellantis to shut Luton in wake of UK ZEV pressure https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/stellantis-to-shut-luton-in-wake-of-uk-zev-pressure/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:46:10 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429218 The closure of the 120-year old plant raises the question of whether Europe is pushing too hard on electric vehicles. By Megan Lampinen

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