Industry

Here is a detailed breakdown and overview of the US new car registrations and market trends for 2025, based on the latest available data:

The United States new car market showed resilience in July 2025, with total sales rising by approximately 7.5% year-over-year to about 1.37 million units. This growth came on the back of key tariff renegotiations, improving supply conditions, and a surge...

In July 2025, UK new car registrations fell 5% to 140,154 units—the weakest July since 2022—though the year-to-date market remains up 2.4%. Battery electric vehicles grew 9%, reaching 21.3% market share, while plug-in hybrids surged 33%. Petrol and diesel...

Chinese car brand BYD has said it has been forced to act following ‘ongoing uncertainty’ over whether its vehicles will be eligible for the Electric Car Grant.

The first electric cars to be eligible for the government’s Electric Car Grant have been announced… and they’re all Citroens.

JLR has moved quickly to replace outgoing CEO Adrian Mardell, with the carmaker appointing PB Balaji to fill the role.

The FCA’s potential redress scheme for motorists who were mis-sold motor finance could run into difficulty as a result of car dealers’ ‘patchy’ records.

Family-run dealer group FJ Chalke has been chosen by a well-known building firm for the supply of Nissan vans.

New car registrations slumped by 5.0% in July, but the dip is predicted to be ‘only temporary’ as confusion around the government’s Electric Car Grant is expected to ease over the coming weeks.

Citroën faced stable revenues but struggled with sluggish European demand and electrification challenges in 2025. Despite solid showings from its compact models, high competition and slow EV adaptation limited profit growth. The brand is pivoting towards...

Nissan experienced a mix of challenges and pockets of growth in the first half of 2025 amid a tough automotive environment characterized by tariff impacts, shifting consumer preferences, and supply chain constraints. The company showed strong sales growth...

The 2025 financial year was a challenging yet dynamic period for Ford Motor Company, marked by strong growth in traditional vehicle sales, volatility in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, and the growing impact of trade tariffs.

Mercedes-Benz’s 2025 has been defined by a sharp downturn in profitability and a challenging sales environment across all geographic regions. Faced with global economic headwinds, tariffs, intensifying competition—particularly in China—and weaker consumer...

The global automotive landscape has experienced a significant transformation over the past two decades, marked notably by the acquisition of iconic Western car brands by Asian companies.

China’s electric vehicle (EV) market has emerged as the world’s largest and most dynamic, powering a new generation of manufacturers challenging global incumbents with innovation, scale, and competitive pricing.

The automotive industry in 2025 is undergoing a profound transformation shaped by three powerful forces: electrification, digital connectivity, and artificial intelligence.