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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published its Pocket Guide 2025/2026, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the global auto industry. Covering market trends, production, employment, and innovation, the guide highlights key challenges and opportunities shaping mobility, electrification, and sustainability in Europe’s evolving automotive landscape.
Thailand’s automobile production declined 11.4% in July compared to last year, reflecting weaker domestic demand and export challenges. Industry analysts cite slower global markets and rising costs as key factors, though recovery efforts continue as Thailand maintains its role as Southeast Asia’s major automotive hub.
Xiaomi’s president has confirmed that the company’s highly popular electric vehicles will eventually launch in Europe, though not right away. The tech giant is prioritizing growth in China before entering European markets, signaling a strategic but delayed international EV rollout.
Geely Automobile reported a fall in first-half net profit even as revenue increased, highlighting pressure from rising costs and competition in the auto sector. The company’s performance underscores challenges faced by Chinese carmakers amid a competitive EV market and global economic uncertainties.
Marking a century of unmatched elegance, the Rolls-Royce Phantom remains the epitome of luxury motoring. Since its 1925 debut, the Phantom has evolved through eight generations, blending timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation, securing its status as the ultimate symbol of prestige.
