The global auto industry in 2025 is defined by modest overall growth, rapid but uneven electrification, and a shifting profit model toward software and services. Sales are stabilizing near pre‑pandemic ranges, EVs are approaching one in four new car sales, and China’s scale and cost advantage in electrification continue to reshape global competition and supply chains. prnewswire +2 1) Executive Summary Global light‑vehicle sales in 2025 are projected around 85.1 million units, up about 1.3% from 2024, reflecting stabilization rather than acceleration in aggregate demand. mnmblog +1 Alternative forecasts range higher, with some industry trackers projecting ~89.6–91.6 million for 2025 as supply normalizes and select regions outperform, underscoring uncertainty across scenarios. spglobal +2 EVs (BEVs+PHEVs) are on track to account for roughly one in four cars sold globally in 2025, driven by lower battery costs, more affordable models, and China’s dominance in scale and pricing....