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U.S. New-Vehicle Inventory at 2.91 Million, Days' Supply Down Nearly Three Weeks YoY

According to Catalyst IQ data, U.S. new-vehicle inventory stood at 2.91 million units in early September, down about 30,000 month over month and up about 40,000 year over year, with 73 days' supply, down 5 days month over month and nearly three weeks less year over year. Hybrids had the fastest turnover for the fifth consecutive month, with inventory at only 64 days; battery electric vehicles fell to 72 days, while diesel vehicles rose to 114 days as oil prices hit new highs. Midsize SUVs and crossovers had inventory of more than 600,000 units, and full-size pickups 358,000. Among six automakers that disclosed figures, inventory days rose for Ford and Mazda and fell for Toyota, Honda, Subaru, and Hyundai. Inventory of lower-priced models contracted.

4849 days ago

Hybrids Fastest-Turning for Fifth Straight Month, Yet Add Most Inventory: U.S. Auto Market Reallocates

Catalyst IQ data shows that in early September, U.S. new-vehicle inventory fell to 2.91 million units, down about 30,000 month over month and up about 40,000 year over year, with 73 days' supply, down 5 days month over month and nearly three weeks less year over year. Hybrids were the fastest-turning for the fifth consecutive month, with 64 days' supply and the largest increase; battery-electric vehicles fell to 72 days, while diesel vehicles rose to 114 days. Models priced from $35,000 to $50,000 accounted for about 36% of available inventory, while lower-priced vehicle inventory contracted. Midsize SUV inventory exceeded 600,000 units, and full-size pickups stood at 358,000. Ford and Mazda saw their days' supply rise, while Toyota, Honda, Subaru, and Hyundai declined.

5059 days ago

BYD Seagull Grows 425mm, First 70,000 Yuan Car With LiDAR

Week 34 of August brings a dense wave of new products: BYD's all-new Seagull interior exposed with significant size increase, Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC convertible unveiled, and Harmony Intelligent Mobility's G9, RX, and X9 models debut simultaneously.

18431 days ago

Automakers Are Quietly Halting Weekly OTA Updates: SDVs Enter a Cooling-Off Period

Global automakers are quietly recalibrating their OTA update strategies, shifting from high-frequency pushes to fewer, more impactful releases. By the end of 2025, over 450 million connected vehicles were on the road, 94% OTA-capable, yet the industry faces mounting challenges from cost overruns, diminishing consumer-perceived value, and cold reception to subscription features.

22445 days ago

Chery Enters Global Top 10 Automakers for First Time with 4.1% Market Share

In H1 2026, Chery Group entered the global top 10 automakers for the first time with a 4.1% market share, tying with Ford for 9th place. BYD, Geely, and Chery collectively hold 13.5% of global sales, exceeding Volkswagen Group's individual share.

46646 days ago

July US Auto Market: Korean Brands Hit Records, EVs Cool Down

The US auto market showed divergence in July 2026. Korean brands Hyundai-Kia set sales records with significant YoY growth, while the EV market saw slowing growth with some brands declining. Traditional ICE vehicles remain dominant, but the landscape is quietly changing.

42047 days ago

Ford and Geely Form Joint Venture in Spain, Multi-Energy Vehicles from 2028

On July 23, 2026, Ford Motor Company and Geely Automobile Holdings announced a manufacturing joint venture at Ford's Valencia, Spain plant. Ford holds 66% and Geely 34% of the JV, which will share a facility with annual capacity of approximately 500,000 units to produce multi-energy vehicles for both brands. Operations are expected to begin in H1 2027, with the first new models rolling off the line in 2028. The move accelerates Geely's European localization strategy while supporting Ford's product offensive in Europe.

22757 days ago

Ford and Geely Form Spain Joint Venture, Multi-Energy Vehicles to Roll Off Line in 2028

Ford Motor Company and Geely Automobile Holdings have announced a manufacturing joint venture at Ford's Valencia plant in Spain, with Ford holding 66% and Geely 34%. The JV will produce Ford and Geely branded multi-energy passenger vehicles, with the first new models scheduled for 2028, marking a significant breakthrough for Chinese automotive brands in European localized manufacturing.

39260 days ago

Indiemicro Ships 500M+ Chips, "Boutique" Strategy Defies Downturn

Despite a roughly 20% slump in China's passenger car retail sales, Indiemicro achieved solid growth. Four new product lines each exceeded 10 million yuan in revenue, with cumulative shipments surpassing 500 million units. Clients include Volkswagen, Hyundai, Ford, and GM.

38460 days ago