The Automotive Update by Autovista24

What percentage of Europe’s new light vehicle market will electric vehicles (EVs) account for this year? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus and special content editor Phil Curry discuss EV Volumes’ forecast in the Automotive Update podcast. This episode unpacks the latest update from EV Volumes’ forecasting team. Listen now for key insights into new EV sales in Europe, alongside projections for the reg...

What does EV Volumes' latest data reveal about the world’s new electric vehicle (EV) market? Will mandated targets play a part? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus discusses the data in the Automotive Update podcast. Are global sales of new battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) growing at the same rate? How are the biggest EV markets affecting worldwide figures? Find out in th...

As Europe’s major new-car markets approach the second half of 2026, how did they fare in May? Which ones are on track for success in 2026? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus reveals all in the Automotive Update podcast. Is the French new-car market becoming reliant on one powertrain? Will the UK meet its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) targets? Plus, in the wake of new incentives, is a registration spike e...

How did residual values (RVs) perform across major European markets in May? How did this influence outlooks? Plus, where are public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations getting a boost? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus talks through the data in the latest episode of the Automotive Update podcast. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker appears in this week’s podcast episode to discuss value retention tr...

As the EU new-car market grows, three carmakers areseeing their shares expand rapidly. But how has this growth impacted incumbent players? Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker speaks with editor Tom Geggus in the latest podcast episode. Show notes Autovista24 companion article

How have new electric vehicle (EV) sales performed in thefirst quarter across different regions? What about major European used-car markets? Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker breaks down the trends in the Automotive Update podcast. Show notes Autovista24 companion article Global EV market coverage European EV market coverage Chinese EV market coverage

How did Europe’s big five new-car markets perform in April? Did electrified powertrains play a significant role? Plus, what were the best-selling cars in each market during the month? Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry reveals all in the Automotive update podcast. In this episode, a comprehensive look at new-car market fortunes in Germany, the UK, France, Spain and Italy. Also, a focus...

Which models were the fastest-selling in key European used-car markets? What happened with other demand indicators for used cars? Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry discusses all this and more in the Automotive update podcast.  This episode takes a deep dive into key European used-car markets, including the performance of residual values (RVs). Also, how is Australia adapting its electr...

What happened to passenger car and light-commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations in the EU during the first quarter of 2026? Which brands proved most popular? Tom Geggus, Autovista24 editor, reveals all in the Automotive Update podcast. In this episode, an exploration of the latest ACEA data covering registrations of different powertrains and brands in the EU. Spanning the first quarter of 2026, Au...

What are the big takeaways from the Used Vehicle Retail Summit? Which electric vehicle (EV) markets stood out in the latest EV Volumes data? Tom Geggus, Autovista24 editor, investigates in the Automotive Update podcast. In this episode, Autovista24 unpacks the Used Vehicle Retail Summit, with insights from journalist Tom Hooker. Plus, analysis of global EV sales results from China, Europe and Aust...

How have Europe’s big-five new-car markets fared in the first quarter of 2026? Which country led the way? How are the different powertrain types performing? Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry explores the results in the Automotive Update podcast. Show notes Autovista24 companion article Mixed quarter for German new-car market UK new-car market growth BEVs provide hope in France Italy’s...

As oil and gas prices rise, what effect will this have on global light-vehicle sales? Will electric vehicles (EVs) be able to take advantage of recent geopolitical changes? Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker and Special content editor Phil Curry explore the latest insights from Neil King, head of forecasting at EV Volumes, in The Automotive Update podcast. Show notes Autovista24 companion article

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 Geggus finds out in the latest Automotive Update podcast. In this episode, Autovista24 reviews the latest JD Power webinar, which explored Europe’s new-car outlook. Plus, a look into the latest residual value (RV) trends in the continent’s used-car m...

Fleets flocked to Flotte in Germany, with industry experts taking to the stage to share vital insights. Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus finds out what happened at the event in the latest Automotive Update podcast. In this episode, Dr Christof Engelskirchen, chief economist and director of professional services, Europe, JD Power, shared his Flotte insights. This includes electrification, the role of...

How did the Chinese and European electric vehicle (EV) markets perform at the start of 2026? Plus, which manufacturers are speeding up plug-in vehicle charging? Tom Hooker, Autovista24 journalist, presents the latest episode of The Automotive Update.  Show notes Autovista24 companion article What drove unusual Chinese EV results in January? BYD and Jaecoo delve into Europe’s new PHEV market Europe...

What were the key talking points from SMMT Electrified 2026? Plus, a look at Renault’s new strategy and major robotaxi collaborations. Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus presents the latest Automotive Update podcast. Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry joins the Automotive Update from SMMT Electrified 2026 in London. Then, a dive into Renault Group’s plan to drive growth in the run up to 2030...

What can be expected from the much-anticipated Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)? Plus, an exclusive report from the Commercial Fleets Summit. Tom Geggus, Autovista24 editor, presents The Automotive Update podcast. This episode takes a look at the recently unveiled IAA and what it could mean for the European automotive industry. Also, Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker dials in from the Commercial F...

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 autonomous vehicle partnership takes shape. Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry presents The Automotive Update podcast. In this latest episode, a look at the biggest used and new-car markets across Europe. Also, an expert-led overview of the n...

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 EV batteries? Tom Geggus, Autovista24 editor, discusses these points in The Automotive Update podcast. In this episode, Autovista24 analyses China’s slowing EV market and reveals the best-selling models in the country. Plus, how has Tesla avoided suspe...

How did global and European electric vehicle (EV) markets perform in 2025? Which brands sold the most EVs? How has one model navigated EU countervailing duties? Tom Geggus, Autovista24 editor, answers these questions in The Automotive Update podcast. In this episode, Autovista24 analyses the global and European EV markets and examines the best-selling brands by plug-in volumes. Plus, a look at the...

Which carmakers are considering partnerships? What are the fastest-selling used cars across Europe? How might the EU's automotive package impact battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus reveals all in The Automotive Update podcast. In this episode, an update on a potential partnership between major automotive manufacturers. Plus, a look at how used-car markets perfor...

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? Plus, Tesla halts production of two models. Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry analyses the biggest stories in The Automotive Update podcast.  In the latest episode, a look into which powertrains soared, and which ones stalled in the EU new-car...

Do minimum import prices signal the end of EU tariffs for automotive imports? What is the potential impact on regional competition? Plus, which new small models are making waves in the European battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market? Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker investigates in The Automotive Update podcast. In this week’s episode, the EU and China appear to have made a breakthrough in trade n...

What were the standout premieres at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show? Which model won the Car of the Year award? Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker explores the show’s highlights with editor Tom Geggus in The Automotive Update podcast. Many new models premiered at the Brussels Motor Show. Meanwhile, one of the automotive industry’s biggest accolades went to a historic carmaker. Additionally, Autovista2...

Which carmakers and technology companies are betting big on artificial intelligence (AI), and how do they plan to use it? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus picks out key talking points from this year’s CES in The Automotive Update podcast. Major automotive companies are integrating AI into their vehicles. This means technology companies such as Nvidia are becoming integral partners in this seismic ind...