Monthly Review May 2026
Passenger car registration: an increase of 13.4% compared with May 2025. Since the beginning of the year, 143,983 new cars were registered – an increase of 1% compared with last year.
Automakers Warn Vehicle Sales in California at Risk Without Immediate Action on SB 719
Alliance for Automotive Innovation today urged the California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom to enact Senate Bill 719 before a technically unworkable state requirement takes effect July 1 and potentially forces the suspension of new and used vehicle sales in California.
New car registrations: +4% in May 2026 year-to-date; battery-electric 20% market share
In May 2026 year-to-date (YTD), new EU car registrations increased by 4%, indicating a strong start to the year amid a backdrop of persistent geopolitical headwinds weighing on the outlook.
New car registrations: +4.2% in April 2026 year-to-date; battery-electric 19.7% market share
In April 2026 year-to-date (YTD), new EU car registrations increased by 4.2%, despite ongoing geopolitical factors that are heightening uncertainty and downside risks.
JAMA Press Conference May 2026
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) conducted a press conference in two parts on May 21, 2026.
Monthly Review March 2026
Passenger car registration: a decrease of 2.8% compared with January-March 2025.
New car registrations: +4% in Q1 2026; battery-electric 19.4% market share
In Q1 2026, new EU car registrations increased by 4%, driven largely by March’s strong performance.
naamsa Board Appoints Shinny GOBIYEZA as Interim Chief Executive Officer
Leadership continuity ensured as organisation enters next phase of strategic execution.
Alliance for Automotive Innovation Reports New U.S. Electric Vehicle Data
Alliance for Automotive Innovation today released its exclusive state-by-state analysis of the U.S. electric vehicle market for Q4 and full-year 2025.
New President & CEO of KAMA
We are pleased to inform you that Dae-Jin Jeong, former Deputy Minister for
Trade at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources has been appointed as the
19th President of the Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA),
effective March 3, 2026