Originally published by:Automotive World
M4S Take

Lifecycle demand: Each model reflects expected demand over its lifecycle.

  • Broad coverage: The dataset spans 50 automaker groups, 140 brands, and 1,400 models.
  • TIV alignment: Production forecasts align with Automotive World’s total industry volume outlook.
  • Mixed inputs: Quantitative and qualitative factors inform the forecast, with varying applicability across models, especially brand new platforms or new generations of existing models.

Automotive World has published data and analysis of global light vehicle production spanning 2025 and 2026. The work is by Jonathan Storey and Ian Henry, with Will Girling listed as author.

Dataset scope

The production data covers more than 50 automaker groups, 140 brands, and 1,400 models.

Forecast methodology

The forecasts align with Automotive World’s total industry volume (TIV) outlook. For each model, the forecast reflects expected demand over its lifecycle.

Modeling complexity

Quantitative factors include historical performance and available manufacturing capacity. Qualitative variables include initial market reception, the credibility of OEM-stated targets, and internal/external competition. The applicability of these criteria varies between all models, particularly for brand new platforms or new generations of existing models.

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