Covering 135 countries and over 150 sales groups, the LMC Automotive team examines global automotive industry dynamics from every angle – macroeconomic trends, sales and demand dynamics, regulatory impacts, manufacturing strategies and technological change.

There is no denying that Light Vehicle sales in the US and Canada were red hot in March, with volume across the entire region up by 61% year-on-year in March. At 18 million units, the US recorded the highest seasonally adjusted annualised rate on record for the month of March. While this is a welcome trend and a signal that the recovery from the pandemic lows is in full swing, it is met with the harsh reality that Light Vehicle supply cannot keep up. This collision course is sure to define the state of the auto industry in 2021.

Virtual Conference: Global Light Vehicle Outlook Briefing - 20th May 2021, Join us for a unique opportunity to take an in-depth look at the global automotive market in these unprecedented times. Our analysts will be joined by guest speakers to discuss the automotive sector in 2021, providing a comprehensive outlook for the future. Registration open soon.

We offer timely reporting of the latest data sets and estimates for several automotive markets around the world. Access our Public Data page to find out more about LMC's unique Global SAAR in addition to monthly updates on China's automotive market.