Murphy Automotive Partners, led by veteran analyst John Murphy, launched MAPP™, a new research platform analyzing US auto product pipelines through 2031. The report highlights a severe short-term product development slump, a shift from pure electric to hybrid vehicles, and a market split favoring trucks and small SUVs while midsize crossovers shrink. It introduces the Brand Survival Index™ to assess which car brands face the greatest risk of failure. The full report will be available to subscribers in July 2026, offering critical insights for automakers, suppliers, and dealers navigating this challenging period.
Veteran auto analyst John Murphy launched Murphy Automotive Partners and its MAPP report forecasting US new car releases through 2031. The report highlights a deep 3-year product drought in the US market, with average vehicle age hitting a record hig...
John Murphy, a veteran Wall Street auto analyst, launched Murphy Automotive Partners and its flagship product MAPP™, which forecasts the US vehicle pipeline through 2031. The report highlights a historic low in new model introductions, leading to an ...
John Murphy, a veteran Wall Street auto analyst, launched Murphy Automotive Partners and introduced the Murphy Automotive Product Pipeline (MAPP) report. The report predicts a significant product slump in the US auto industry through 2028, with the a...
Japan's government has significantly increased support for next-generation solid-state battery (ASSB) technology, approving $660 million in subsidies for five major projects as of early 2026. This push aims to secure a stable supply chain and advance...
Geely Cyan Racing made history at the 2026 Kumho FIA TCR World Tour's second round in Valencia, Spain, with driver Santiago Urrutia winning all three races in a single event using the Geely Preface TCR car. This milestone highlights the car's enginee...
