The European automotive industry witnessed a transformative 2025 as traditional automakers battled slowing demand, electrification pressures, tightening emissions regulations, and rising competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. According to the latest passenger vehicle registration data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association covering the EU + EFTA + UK region, the market showcased a clear divide between fast-growing challenger brands an
The global automobile industry is no longer being valued only by the number of vehicles a company sells. Stock-market valuation increasingly reflects future growth expectations around electric vehicles, batteries, software, autonomous driving, AI-led mobility and energy storage. This is why the list of the world’s largest automakers by market capitalization looks very different from the list of the world’s biggest automakers by sales volume. As of May 2026, Tesla remains the
India’s petrol consumption continued its strong upward trajectory in FY2024-25, with total nationwide consumption reaching 40,004.5 thousand metric tonnes, compared to 37,219.4 thousand metric tonnes in FY2023-24 — reflecting healthy growth in mobility demand, vehicle usage, and economic activity across the country. The latest state-wise fuel consumption data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) highlights how India’s major automotive and industrial states con
