Automotive Production Trends and Insights, Global, 2025–2030

The global automotive industry experienced dynamic transformations in 2024, driven by rapid advancements in powertrain technologies and shifting production strategies. As the industry adapts to a growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid powertrains, major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are refining their model portfolios to cater to diverse consumer preferences.

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the global automotive production landscape, projecting trends up to 2030 and offering detailed regional insights for Europe, North America, South America, Asia-Pacific (excluding China), and China.

Other important information include:
• Production strategies of leading OEMs, their powertrain diversification, and evolving model portfolios
• Significant EV manufacturing hubs
• Overview of major OEM production plants
• Regional trends, including production outputs, capacity utilization, and strategic investments

Through this, the study delivers a holistic understanding of the automotive production ecosystem, highlighting the investments and partnerships shaping the industry’s future trajectory.


  • Scope and Segmentation
    • Scope of Analysis
    • Vehicle Segmentation
  • Growth Environment: Transformation in Automotive Production
    • Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
    • The Strategic Imperative 8TM
    • The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Automotive Production Industry
  • Growth Opportunity Analysis
    • Growth Drivers
    • Growth Restraints
    • Key Takeaways
  • Growth Environment
    • Global Light Vehicle Production
    • Global Vehicle Manufacturer Production Numbers
    • Number of Models Produced by OEM
    • Light Vehicle Production by Region
    • Global Electric Vehicle Production
    • Global Light Vehicle Production by Vehicle Segment
    • Top 6 Countries and Key OEMs in Light Vehicle Production
    • Global EV Battery Production Partnerships
    • Global Production of Top 10 Light Vehicle Models
    • Key OEMs and Their Important Production Base
    • Global Key Production-related Partnerships, 2024
    • Global Light Vehicle Production Forecast
  • Regional Production Outlook: Europe
    • Light Vehicle Production Landscape
    • Production by Top 10 OEMs
    • Production Zones and Top Production Plants
    • Production Capability Highlights by OEM
    • Future Production Lineups
    • Recent Production-related Investments
    • Trends and Events in the Production Landscape
  • Regional Production Outlook: North America
    • Light Vehicle Production Landscape
    • Production by Top 10 OEMs
    • Production Zones and Top Production Plants
    • Production Capability Highlights by OEM
    • Future Production Lineups
    • Recent Production-related Investments
    • Trends and Events in the Production Landscape
  • Regional Production Outlook: South America
    • Light Vehicle Production Landscape
    • Production by Top 10 OEMs
    • Production Zones and Top Production Plants
    • Production Capability Highlights by OEM
    • Recent Production-related Investments
    • Trends and Events in the Production Landscape
  • Regional Production Outlook: APAC (excluding China)
    • Light Vehicle Production Landscape
    • Production by Top 10 OEMs
    • Production Zones and Top Production Plants
    • Production Capability Highlights by OEM
    • Future Production Lineups
    • Recent Production-related Investments
    • Trends and Events in the Production Landscape
  • Regional Production Outlook: China
    • Light Vehicle Production Landscape
    • Production by Top 10 OEMs
    • Production Zones and Top Production Plants
    • Future Production Lineups
    • Recent Production-related Investments
    • Trends and Events in the Production Landscape
  • Growth Opportunity Universe
    • Growth Opportunity 1: Modular Platform Development to Drive Economies of Scale
    • Growth Opportunity 2: Leveraging Strategic Partnerships for Scalable and Cost-effective EV Battery Sourcing
    • Growth Opportunity 3: Flexible EV Production and Quick-to-market Strategies for Emerging Markets
  • Appendix & Next Steps
    • Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
    • Next Steps

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