US vehicle market goes into reverse

Nissan/Nexperia impact; UK car market up; Schaeffler divests Chinese unit

Share with friend    View in browser DECODED Automotive November 05, 2025 SPOTLIGHT READ US market contracts as EV tax credits end According to preliminary estimates, US light vehicle sales fell by 4.3% year-on-year in October, to 1.28 million units. LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INDUSTRY Nissan to trim Rogue output in Japan amid Nexperia chip shortage The cut will amount to roughly 900 vehicles in the week beginning 10 November at Nissan's Kyushu plant.   UK car market up, but outlook clouded by expected tax changes BEVs now account for around a quarter of the UK new car market.   Schaeffler to divest Chinese turbocharger arm to Chengdu Xiling This turbocharger business is currently organised under Vitesco Automotive Shanghai.   Samsung, BMW and Solid Power collaborate in ASSB development Partnership aims to speed up the adoption of ASSBs.   LG Chem, Sinopec joint forces in sodium-ion batteries Partners agreed to co-develop cathode and anode materials for sodium-ion batteries.   Taiwan vehicle sales rise 4% in October Market bounces from weak year-earlier volumes.   Hyundai Motor Group, HTX to pilot modular EVs for Singapore public safety fleet The partners intend to run a demonstration of a multi-purpose modular EV platform by the end of 2028.   Samsung SDI in talks to supply ESS batteries to Tesla The contract could be valued at over $2bn. Boost your competitive advantage with top tier sector analysis Access best-in-class insights to stay ahead of major industry developments, built on GlobalData's leading datasets and developed by our expert analysts. Try it now Quantum Computing: Milestones and Prospects In this episode, Bill, Isabel, and Jordan delve into quantum computing, tracing the major milestones that shaped the field, profiling today's leading companies, and assessing the realistic prospects for commercialization in the coming years. Listen Now Expand your subscription to other sectors   Subscribe to our other newsletters here. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here. Prefer a podcast? Instant Insights ranks in the top 10% of podcasts globally - follow us on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and Amazon Music.   What keeps your CEO up at night? Generative AI, ESG, and disruptive technologies.  What is thematic intelligence and why do business executives need it?   Predict the future Find business opportunities based on 150 million+ signals showing what your customers and competitors will do in the next 5 years. GlobalData  At GlobalData we have a proven track record in helping thousands of companies, government organizations, and industry professionals benefit from faster, more informed decisions. You can update your communication preferences to make sure you receive the right information for you.  GlobalData, John Carpenter House | Registered in England No. 03925319, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, United Kingdom   Unsubscribe  |   Manage Preferences London