Mobility

2022 marked a year of mobility recovery in Canada. While light vehicle sales faced a slight decline amidst supply chain challenges and economic headwinds, other sectors like electric and alternative fuel vehicles demonstrated robust growth. Shared…

In post-pandemic 2023, Australia sees a revival of light vehicle and car rental purchases as more people are drawn to novel car model features. With the nation’s declaration of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, EVs, public transportation, and…

Argentina’s automotive industry struggles with limited imports and local manufacturing resulting from the pandemic, while local prices rise as high inflation rates and exchange rates against the US dollar have persistently affected the socioeconomic…

As the market reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic, all mobility categories rebounded strongly in 2022. Continued growth is forecast over 2022-2027, as Malaysia’s economy grows. SUVs and crossovers have outperformed other light vehicle categories,…

As the market reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic, mobility grew strongly in all categories in 2022. Light vehicle sales, shared mobility and car rental saw double-digit growth rates. The strong performance is predicted to continue for most…

Light vehicles are forecast to see slower growth over the forecast period, with SUVs and crossovers representing 61% of total sales by 2027. The government’s financial incentives, such as lower registration taxes favouring electric and zero-emission…

Car sales in Spain fell for the third year in a row, impacted by the increased costs of living. Other mobility segments, however, are showing clear signs of growth and recovery, such as electric and alternative fuel vehicles and shared mobility,…

Light vehicle sales in Germany are slightly recovering in 2022. The government's goal to lower CO2 emissions and Germans' search for more sustainable lifestyles are helping the rise of battery electric vehicle registrations. Additionally, due to the…

France's mobility industry was deeply affected in 2022 by supply shortages, high inflation and rising costs of living. This also impacted unitary prices and boosted the value growth of segments such as car rental. Electric vehicles continue to gain…

In its second edition, the EV Readiness Index 2023 indicates the best prepared markets for the electric vehicle (EV) transition. This follows growing EV take-up, with new electric passenger car registrations set to reach 20% of total registrations…

Light vehicle sales declined in 2022 as pandemic-related issues and supply challenges persisted. The EV market is set to reach 82% of the total market by 2027. Sustainability incentives continue to dominate the mobility landscape, with further…

2022 was a year of overall stagnation for mobility in Italy. The increase in fuel prices, the high inflation in the Eurozone, as well as some persisting health concerns have slowed growth rates across nearly all mobility segments. While light vehicle…

Brazil's automotive industry struggles despite the semiconductor crisis ending. SUVs and crossovers sees growth, but demand for light vehicles lags behind pre-pandemic levels. Recent market developments may foment both electric (EV) and autonomous…

Lyft Inc, the 2nd largest mobility service in North America, offers ride-hailing in the US and Canada and micro-mobility in select cities. Though the company’s active users and revenue per user are increasing, Lyft remains unprofitable. Lyft plans to…

The UK regained its position as Western Europe's second largest new car market in 2022 despite being significantly impacted by supply shortages, slowdowns, and the war in Ukraine. The country is working to reduce CO2 emissions by encouraging the…

DiDi is a mobility platform that offers a wide range of services, such as ride and taxi hailing, hitch and food delivery across regions such as Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa. Despite facing profitability challenges and cybersecurity issues,…

The report provides an overview of the global light vehicles industry which includes an assessment of market size, company shares and brand performance. It also identifies the five major trends which are shaping the future of the automotive industry.…

Bolt is a fast-growing Estonian company that aims to provide an affordable, safe, and sustainable alternative to the use of private cars in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Due to this, it is now among the top 10 global shared…

Grab has positioned itself as a “super app” in Southeast Asia – incorporating mobility, delivery and financial services in one application. With new services and ongoing growth, Grab’s total value of transactions is growing rapidly. However,…

Asia Pacific is a region characterised by diverse economies, cultures and demographics. In such an environment, loyalty programmes need to be crafted to meet local consumers’ preferences. Asia Pacific is facing a turning point where it can no longer…