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1 week ago | wardsintelligence.informa.com | Haig Stoddard

Article Insights Executive Summary A continuation of huge growth in sales of full-hybrid vehicles undergirded gains, but a surge in battery-electric vehicles also contributed to the strong results. The BEV gain likely was sparked by consumers hitting dealer lots in case the U.S. government follows through with possible reductions or the complete elimination of EV credits. However, continued growth for both hybrids and BEVs through the end of the year is in doubt.

2 weeks ago | wardsintelligence.informa.com | Adam Ragozzino

Tracker Intelligence Executive Summary This tracker examines the state of the global electric-vehicle battery market, detailing manufacturing plant locations, current and planned capacity and the dependency on battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales to maintain its health. It also looks closely at the supply and demand for key battery metals, trends in battery manufacturing and chemistry and what’s next for BEV sales.

3 weeks ago | wardsintelligence.informa.com | Haig Stoddard

Article Insights Executive Summary March sales were proof that U.S. consumers are very much paying attention to tariffs, as demand on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis surged to 17.8 million units, highest for any month in nearly four years, and far above January-February’s combined total of 15.8 million.

3 weeks ago | wardsintelligence.informa.com | Christie Schweinsberg

Report Intelligence Executive Summary Wards Intelligence releases its second Digital Economy scorecard ranking current subscriptions offerings by 11 automakers selling in the U.S., as some brands expand beyond traditional elements of safety, security, remote access and navigation into more entertainment-related features such as streaming video and gaming. Unlock this content with a Wards Intelligence subscription. Access to this content requires a Wards Intelligence subscription.

1 month ago | wardsintelligence.informa.com | Haig Stoddard

Article Insights Executive Summary Deliveries appear to have accelerated sharply in the middle of the month, creating momentum that could cause sales to overshoot the forecast. Conversely, overall inventory is relatively lean – and could atypically decline at the end of March from February - so the acceleration could slow before the end of the month after enough stock is pulled from dealer lots. Unlock this content with a Wards Intelligence subscription.