The Automotive Update by Autovista24

Hope for Europe's new and used-car markets?

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How will new-car markets transform over the course of 2026?Plus, what is happening with used-car supply and demand in Europe? Autovista24 editor Tom G...

What fleets learnt about electromobility at Flotte

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fleets flocked to Flotte in Germany, with industry experts taking to the stage to share vital insights. Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus finds out what h...

The changing fortunes of Chinese and European EV markets

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How did the Chinese and European electric vehicle (EV) markets perform at the start of 2026? Plus, which manufacturers are speeding up plug-in vehicl...

SMMT Electrified 2026 and autonomous technology developments

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What were the key talking points from SMMT Electrified 2026? Plus, a look at Renault’s new strategy and major robotaxi collaborations. Autovista24 e...

EU reveals Industrial Accelerator Act proposal

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What can be expected from the much-anticipated Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)? Plus, an exclusive report from the Commercial Fleets Summit. Tom Gegg...

The Automotive Update: Latest key European car market news

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How did Europe’s biggest used-car markets perform in 2025? Is a slow start to the EU’s new-car registrations cause for concern? Plus, an important...

What does China’s slowing EV market mean for global sales?

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What is happening in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market? How much is Uber investing in autonomous vehicle charging hubs? Can Europe build its own ...

Which brands sold the most EV models in 2025?

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How did global and European electric vehicle (EV) markets perform in 2025? Which brands sold the most EVs? How has one model navigated EU countervaili...

Major carmaker partnerships on the cards?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Which carmakers are considering partnerships? What are the fastest-selling used cars across Europe? How might the EU automotive package impact battery...

EV boost for EU new-car market and Tesla ditches models while embracing AI

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Which powertrain helped grow the EU’s new-car market last year? How has the automotive industry reacted to a major new international trade deal? Pl...

Could minimum import prices shake up EU BEV tariffs?

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do minimum import prices signal the end of EU tariffs for automotive imports? What is the potential impact on regional competition? Plus, ...

Best of the Brussels Motor Show and European Car of the Year revealed

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What were the standout premieres at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show? Which model won the Car of the Year award? Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker explore...

Carmakers accelerate AI applications at CES 2026

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Which carmakers and technology companies are betting big on artificial intelligence (AI), and how do they plan to use it? Autovista24 editor Tom G...

EU dilutes 2035 emissions targets and latest global EV growth analysis

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What were the major takeaways from the European Commission’s automotive package? How has the industry reacted to further vehicle emissions flexibi...

Renault and Ford collaboration plus global EV enthusiasm cools

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What has drawn two automotive giants to collaborate on future vehicles? How are delays impacting the EU emissions target discussions? Autovista24spec...

New EV incentives in Spain and tariff hope for VW Group

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spain launches a new national electric vehicle (EV) incentive framework. The EU reviews tariffs on Volkswagen (VW) Group’s countervailing duties. Al...

Significant EV tax changes in UK and 2026 new-car market forecast

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How will the UK’s Autumn budget impact the country’s electric vehicle (EV) industry? What can be expected from the global new-car market in 2026? ...

Trends defining EV sales and the latest Nexperia news

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which brands are driving electric vehicle (EV) sales across Europe, China and the world markets? What does the latest Nexperia development mean for ca...

Europe’s used-car knife-edge and automotive job cuts

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which European used-car markets are balanced on a knife-edge as 2025 nears its end? Why is Nissan cutting jobs? Plus, Toyota’s commitment to the...

Musk’s mammoth pay package and Europe’s used-car market

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can Elon Musk ensure a record-breaking pay package? What are the results of a new consumer survey? Plus, get up to speed with the latest residual ...

Japan Mobility Show and Europe’s sustainability ambitions

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What vehicles have been revealed at the Japan Mobility Show? Which companies have made autonomous announcements? Has Europe’s green transition slowe...

Fleet Europe Days and a possible semiconductor crisis

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the major themes from the Fleet Europe Days event? Could a new semiconductor crisis be brewing? How long did Italian electric vehicle (EV) in...

Residual value winners and European used-car outlook

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which vehicles triumphed at this year’s Residual Value Awards? Can European used-car markets improve in 2026? Are automotive industry supply chains ...

Chinese carmakers excel in UK and emissions talks continue

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which Chinese carmakers are excelling in the UK? What is the latest on the EU emissions targets for 2035? What upcoming events should you know about? ...

Residual value pressures and global forecast revealed

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which powertrain sees the greatest value depreciation across European used-car markets? What is forecast to happen with global light vehicle sales ...

New low for PHEV sales in China and JLR cyber-attack

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How have plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales fared in China? Is it too early to celebrate EU registrations growth? Plus, the latest news following the cyber-a...

Unpacking Chinese car brands in Europe

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can Chinese brands succeed in the European automotive market, and which carmakers made headlines this week? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus examines...

New EVs and concepts revealed at IAA Mobility 2025

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025 IAA Mobility trade fair in Munich provided a glimpse of the latest models and concepts coming from carmakers. Tom Hooker, Autovista24 journal...

Europe’s used-car market and a look ahead to IAA Mobility 2025

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the major trends shaping Europe’s biggest used-car markets? Can a brand’s country of origin boost the residual values (RVs) of its models...

Best-selling EVs revealed and a tariff development

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker analyses Europe’s battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) markets. Chin...

Europe’s used-car rollercoaster and new EV models for Ford

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How did Europe’s biggest used-car markets perform in the first half of 2025? What can be expected from Ford in 2027? Which Volkswagen (VW) models wi...

Are incentives boosting registrations and what tariff costs are carmakers facing?

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have incentives affected registration results in two big European new-car markets? How are US tariffs impacting carmaker forecasts? Which company is b...

The all-electric Ford Puma, battery health certificates, and used-car markets

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is it like behind the wheel of the Ford Puma Gen-E? How important is a battery health certificate? What are the latest trends in Europe’s used-...

EU registrations lose momentum and global EV market grows

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could the EU new-car market return to growth at the endof the first half of 2025? Which models topped the global electric vehicle (EV) market in May? ...

Global and European EV market forecasts and UK BEV incentives

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will global and European light-vehicle salesimprove in 2025? Which models topped the Chinese and European electric vehicle (EV) charts? And what purch...

EV battery industry skills gap and European new-car market fortunes

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does the electric vehicle (EV) battery industry overcome a skills gap? Which European markets are performing best after the first half of 2025? An...

The future of used-car retail and new model announcements

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is shaping the future of used-vehicle retail? Could residual values (RVs) bounce back by the end of 2025? Which model announcements were made thi...

The UK’s industrial strategy and major recalls in France

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new industrial strategy for the UK, analysis of the Dacia Bigster, and major safety recalls. Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus highlights the latest ind...

Renault Group’s CEO search and BYD makes waves in Brazil

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luca de Meo announces he is leaving Renault Group and BYD makes waves in Brazil with its car deliveries. Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus discusses the l...

China’s EV dominance and Germany’s double-edged electrification push

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tesla and BYD’s global electric vehicle (EV) race, plus Germany’s electrification push boosts fleets but misses used vehicles. Autovista24 special...

Rare earth restrictions and the European used-car landscape

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How have rare earth restrictions impacted automotive manufacturing? What happened to European used car residual values (RVs) in May? What is the Germa...

China’s expanding EV market and Trump tariff challenges

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which models and brands celebrated success in China’s booming electric vehicle (EV) market? What is the latest tariff update? Which carmakers have m...

The newest cars and EV market gains

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest cars hit the road for testing, just as theEuropean electric vehicle (EV) market gains momentum. Autovista24 special content editor Phil Cur...

Future of the Car, used markets, and job losses

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The FT Live’s Car of the Future conference, Europe’s used-car markets, and another round of industry job cuts. Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus exami...

Registrations, incentives, and tariffs

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have two of Europe’s biggest new-car markets changed places? What is the latest tariff news? How has the EU updated its CO2 emissions regulation? Au...

Tariffs, global forecasts and European residual values

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking down the impact of tariffs on global light-vehicle forecasts. Unpacking used-car value trends in Europe, and watching Volkswagen Financial Se...

Kia’s new EV3 shines and the tariff effect

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will the Kia EV3 celebrate success like its siblings, and how have tariffs impacted US vehicle sales? Plus, what does the latest data reveal about Tes...

UK government steps up support of EV industry

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A major European country adapts its new-car regulation, an industry body urges the EU to negotiate with the US, and a manufacturer outlines its plans ...

What is the automotive cost of Trump’s tariffs?

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s automotive tariffs take effect, the EU Commission submits its CO2 emissions proposal, and carmakers face hefty fines. Autovista24 editor Tom...

Trump tariff to take effect worldwide

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump confirms a 25% vehicle import tariff, carmakers make production gains, and Changan expands its European presence. Autovista2...

Big week for BYD

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BYD has a big week, Nvidia reveals its latest autonomous technology developments, and many model updates. Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus presents the l...

Northvolt files for bankruptcy

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Northvolt files for bankruptcy, Nissan chief steps down, and Ford invests in loss-making German subsidiary. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker explores...

European Commission launches new action plan

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The European Commission unveils a new automotive action plan, Trump exempts some manufacturers from tariffs, and carmakers launch mass-market models. ...

Risk of further automotive job cuts

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More automotive job cuts are planned, a new gigafactory for the UK, and new models and concepts are announced. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker explo...

More threats of Trump automotive tariffs

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump could impose automotive tariffs on the EU. Meanwhile, European carmakers and OEMs have made significant technological advancements. Tom G...

Honda and Nissan merger talks officially collapse

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Merger talks between Honda and Nissan are officially over. European industry body focuses on the automotive workforce. BYD could enter an emissions po...

Could PHEV sales continue after 2035 in the EU?

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The EU has not ruled out plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales after 2035. The Nissan-Honda merger talks appear to be in trouble. Carmakers continue to make ele...

Carmakers prioritise powertrains and plan production possibilities

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Major carmakers have made clear their powertrain priorities. Meanwhile, production planning has been carried out as companies make cutbacks. Autovista...

Chinese carmakers challenge EU tariff plans

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chinese carmakers challenge EU import duties, Trump’s potential tariffs, and automotive suppliers announced thousands of job cuts in 2024. Phil Curr...

ACEA highlights European automotive priorities

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ACEA calls on the EU to act, the European Car of the Year is crowned and the new Tesla Model Y breaks cover. Phil Curry, Autovista24 special content e...

Europe’s leading BEV market, emissions pooling and CES 2025

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Early January 2025 has seen a flurry of major automotive news stories, from emissions pooling to CES. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker discusses the ...

Tesla battles BYD, Japanese merger talks, and a critical consultation

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The automotive industry did not slow down at the end of 2024, with major announcements across the globe. But what were the most important stories to b...

Which stories made the automotive headlines in 2024?

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The automotive industry has seen significant changes this year. Electric vehicle (EV) sales, tariffs, motor shows, and residual values all made the he...

Spain’s used-car market gets younger

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Spanish used-car market has seen the supply of younger vehicles increase in recent months. In a new podcast episode, Ana Azofra, Autovista Group’...

The rollercoaster ride of the Romanian new-car market

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will the Romanian new-car market’s rollercoaster ride continue? Ulmis Horchidan, Autovista Group’s head of valuations for Romania, Hungary, Sloven...

What trends are driving automotive residual values in Italy?

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What residual value (RV) trends are currently defining Italy’s used-car market? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus speaks with Marco Pasquetti, head of v...

Discussing design at the 2024 Paris Motor Show

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This year’s Paris Motor Show had plenty of world premieres and European debuts. But what did carmakers attending the event have to say? In the lates...

What to look out for at the 2024 Paris Motor Show

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 90th edition of the Paris Motor Show is just around the corner. So which models and innovations will be unveiled? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus an...

Concern for EU new-car market as emissions targets loom

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New-car registrations in the EU fell sharply in August. Meanwhile, the region's automotive industry highlighted concerns about upcoming emissions ...

Are battery-electric vehicles struggling in the German used-car market?

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Germany is home to one of the largest used-car markets in Europe. This means the performance of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in this region can ha...

How have Europe’s largest used-car markets performed in the first half of 2024?

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As new-car registrations fluctuate across Europe’s big five markets, are used-car transactions following a similar trend? Autovista24 special conten...

Have provisional tariffs driven down EV forecasts in Europe?

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How have provisional tariffs on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) made in China impacted European electric vehicle (EV) forecasts? Autovista24 editor T...

Has the plug been pulled on Europe's new BEV market?

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There have been widespread reports of a slowdown in Europe’s battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market. But has the plug on registrations really been pu...

Goodwood Festival of Speed displays latest automotive developments

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What did the Goodwood Festival of Speed tell us about the future of the automotive market? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus discusses the event with spec...

EU Commission confirms provisional tariffs on BEVs made in China

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With provisional tariffs now imposed on imports of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) from China, how will this affect the European market? In this Auto...

What is influencing the performance and pricing of BEVs in Germany?

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How are battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) performing in Germany’s new and used-car markets and what is influencing their pricing? Autovista24 editor ...

How is Aviloo advancing its EV battery analysis?

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Battery testing is at the forefront of electric vehicle (EV) remarketing. In a podcast interview, Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus asks Dr Marcus Berger,...

How are growing used-car markets in Europe affecting the wider industry?

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As used-car transactions in Europe improve, how does this affect the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market, and car parc ages? Autovista24 editor Tom ...

How will global EV markets perform in 2024 and beyond?

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What can be expected from global electric vehicle (EV) markets in the coming years? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus and special content editor Phil Curr...

How did Europe’s big five new-car markets perform in the first quarter?

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the first quarter of 2024 complete, Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus discusses the big five European new-car markets with special content editor Phi...

What new electric vehicle technology can Europe expect?

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Motor shows can provide useful insights into upcoming brands, models and technology. In this Autovista24 podcast, editor Tom Geggus and journalist Tom...

How is connected and autonomous vehicle technology progressing?

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is progress being made with connected and autonomous vehicle technology? In the latest Autovista24 podcast, editor Tom Geggus, special content editor ...

How successful was the 2024 Geneva International Motor Show?

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) returned to Switzerland this year, but was it a success? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus discusses the event ...

Which economic trends will drive the automotive industry this year?

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How will the automotive industry be influenced by wider economic trends in 2024? In this Autovista24 podcast, editor Tom Geggus asks Autovista Group’...

Which manufacturer supplied the largest volume of EV batteries in 2023?

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Battery suppliers are a crucial part of the electric vehicle industry. But which company manufactured the greatest volume of EV batteries in 2023? Aut...

Is AI just another trend for the automotive sector?

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm and the automotive sector is no exception. Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus, and special conten...

How did Europe's big five new-car markets manage in 2023?

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All five of Europe’s big five new-car markets ended 2023 by posting registrations growth across the year. However, each country has a story to tell,...

Why have the Euro 7 emission standards changed?

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Euro 7 emission standard proposals have undergone a dramatic change, and now appear very different to the targets discussed almost a year ago. Why...

An open, electric and digital IAA Mobility 2023

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

IAA Mobility 2023 took to the streets of Munich to showcase a wide range of new concepts and technologies. Electromobility and digitalisation featured...

What does the future hold for EV batteries?

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To find out how current battery technology is affecting the market and what work is taking place to create new advanced power-storage units, Autovista...

The Autovista Group Residual Value Awards 2023

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beginning 19 June, Autovista24 will announce the winners of the inaugural Autovista Group Residual Value Awards. As the result of in-depth Autovista...

How to lower battery-electric vehicle list prices and protect residual values

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are making the transition from early adopters to the mass market. This means manufacturers need to consider pricing, ...

What does GIMS Qatar mean for the Geneva International Motor Show?

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Organisers of the Geneva International Motor Show are taking the brand to the Middle East, with GIMS Qatar running from 5-14 October 2023. With no mai...

The double-edged sword of connected cars and cybersecurity

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Connected technology can unlock new in-vehicle capabilities, such as over-the-air (OTA) updates and features on demand (FOD), as well as wider industr...

How lowering prices affects automotive electrification, brand image and residual values

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Tesla announced it would lower the list price of its models across the world, it caused a significant industry reaction. Autovista24 deputy edito...

How to transform cars into credit cards on wheels

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From finding a space to calculating tariffs and fishing for change, parking can be rather demanding. But connected automotive technology is simplifyin...

What automotive design trends will shape the car of the future?

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What automotive design trends will shape the car of the future? Design dictates how vehicles look, operate and perform. Sam Livingstone, director of C...

How COP27, Fit for 55 and Euro 7 could change the automotive industry

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the last few months of 2022, the automotive industry has seen a trio of significant sustainability step changes. COP27, Fit for 55 and Euro 7 each ...

How can EV-charging infrastructure power forward?

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Building momentum of electric-vehicle (EV) adoption requires the rapid construction of charging infrastructure. Plugs are a firm favourite at present,...

When will fully-autonomous vehicles become a reality?

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cities bustling with self-driving shuttles, packages posted autonomously at rural residencies, and commercial sites serviced by ‘empty’ vehicles. ...