The Automotive Update by Autovista24

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 latest industry news in The Automotive Update podcast. Who is tipped to be the next Renault Group CEO? Why is BYD’s boatload of vehicles making waves with Brazilian industry officials? How has Norway’s EV market outperformed other European countries?...

Tesla and BYD’s global electric vehicle (EV) race, plus Germany’s electrification push boosts fleets but misses used vehicles. Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry reveals the latest industry news in The Automotive Update podcast. In this week’s episode, a look at China’s grip on the global EV market. Also, an insight into Germany’s electrification initiatives and their potential impacts....

How have rare earth restrictions impacted automotive manufacturing? What happened to European used car residual values (RVs) in May? What is the German government’s latest strategy for supporting carmakers? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus breaks down the latest industry trends in The Automotive Update podcast. In this week’s episode, a look at the wider implications of recent rare earth material res...

Which models and brands celebrated success in China’s booming electric vehicle (EV) market? What is the latest tariff update? Which carmakers have made model announcements? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus breaks down the industry news in The Automotive Update podcast. In this week’s episode, analysis of the expanding Chinese EV market. Also, a look at hurdles to tariffs on imports into the US. Plus,...

The latest cars hit the road for testing, just as theEuropean electric vehicle (EV) market gains momentum. Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry breaks down the key developments shaping the industry in The Automotive Update podcast. In this week’s episode, the latest models appearing on European roads are tested, plus the continent’s plug-in market is assessed. Elsewhere, Honda revises its...

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 examines the week’s news and events in The Automotive Update podcast. In this week’s episode, Autovista24 explores FT Live’s Car of the Future event held in London. Also, a look at which European country is enjoying continued used-car market growth. Finally,...

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? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus explores the week’s biggest stories in The Automotive Update podcast. This episode delves into the intricacies affecting the UK’s new-car market, and benefitting sales in Spain. Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry...

Breaking down the impact of tariffs on global light-vehicle forecasts. Unpacking used-car value trends in Europe, and watching Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) bring down the curtain on Heycar. Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus explores the week’s news in The Automotive Update podcast. This week’s episode dives into how tariffs on automotive imports into the US have shaken the industry. Also, Auto...

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 Tesla’s performance in Europe? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus explores the week’s news stories in The Automotive Update podcast. Kia expands its battery-electric vehicle (BEV) range, as new-vehicle sales in the US feel the impact of tariffs. Tesla tops t...

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 for self-driving cars. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker explores the week’s biggest automotive news stories in The Automotive Update podcast. This week’s dive into some of the biggest automotive news stories includes an examination ofthe changes mad...

Trump’s automotive tariffs take effect, the EU Commission submits its CO2 emissions proposal, and carmakers face hefty fines. Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus discusses the week’s major automotive headlines in The Automotive Update podcast. How are carmakers responding to Trump’s tariffs? Why were manufacturers and industry bodies fined in the EU and UK? What major electric vehicle charging companies...

US President Donald Trump confirms a 25% vehicle import tariff, carmakers make production gains, and Changan expands its European presence. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker explores the week’s biggest automotive news stories in The Automotive Update podcast. Which carmakers will be hit hardest by Trump’s automotive import tariffs? How has Europe reacted? Which carmaker is starting production of a...

BYD has a big week, Nvidia reveals its latest autonomous technology developments, and many model updates. Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus presents the latest stories in The Automotive Update podcast. This week, carmakers confirmed new artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Europcar revealed plans to address electric vehicle (EV) price parity. Renault unveiled a sporty version of its new Renault...

Northvolt files for bankruptcy, Nissan chief steps down, and Ford invests in loss-making German subsidiary. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker explores the week’s biggest automotive news stories. Tesla shares fall by almost half, and Nissan completes autonomous driving research project. In supplier news, ZF receives Germany-wide Level 4 test permit from the KBA for autonomous driving, and Bridgesto...

The European Commission unveils a new automotive action plan, Trump exempts some manufacturers from tariffs, and carmakers launch mass-market models. Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry explores the week’s biggest news stories. A new European battery recycling project has big targets, Mercedes-Benz receives an important approval for automated vehicle testing, while an AI start-up expands...

More automotive job cuts are planned, a new gigafactory for the UK, and new models and concepts are announced. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker explores the week’s headlines. Which carmaker is testing solid-state batteries? How is Tesla progressing with its Robotaxi service, and what is the EU asking of India? Find out in the latest edition of The Automotive Update from Autovista24. Show notes Au...

Donald Trump could impose automotive tariffs on the EU. Meanwhile, European carmakers and OEMs have made significant technological advancements. Tom Geggus, Autovista24 editor, discusses the week’s headlines. Which carmaker has unveiled autonomous driving technology? How are electric transport groups responding to suggested changes to 2025 CO2 targets? Which van manufacturer will offer electric an...

Merger talks between Honda and Nissan are officially over. European industry body focuses on the automotive workforce. BYD could enter an emissions pool with other carmakers. Tom Geggus, Autovista24 editor, explores this week’s biggest stories. There has been a flurry of new-vehicle news, as Volvo, Kia, Xpeng and Renault made model announcements. Meanwhile, Parkopedia has been acquired, and two ca...

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 electrification plans. Tom Geggus, Autovista24 editor, discusses this week’s major automotive stories. What is the future of PHEVs past 2035 and will e-fuels play a role? As merger talks take a turn, who could Nissan partner with? Which carmakers announ...

Major carmakers have made clear their powertrain priorities. Meanwhile, production planning has been carried out as companies make cutbacks. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker takes a look at the week’s automotive headlines. Which powertrains have carmakers prioritised as electrification appears to run out of power? While some companies look to cut operating costs, others are continuing to invest i...

Chinese carmakers challenge EU import duties, Trump’s potential tariffs, and automotive suppliers announced thousands of job cuts in 2024. Phil Curry, Autovista24 special content editor, reviews this week’s major automotive stories. There was more tariff tension for the automotive market this week. Chinese carmakers challenged the EU’s import duties on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). At the same...

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 editor, reviews this week’s major stories. As well as a renewed European outlook from ACEA, some major automotive headlines broke this week. China’s EV exports are expected to stall and the world’s largest oil company is investing in lithium productio...

Early January 2025 has seen a flurry of major automotive news stories, from emissions pooling to CES. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker discusses the week’s biggest headlines. Which European market sold the most battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in 2024? The UK reconfirms its phase-out date for the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. Carmakers are pooling their emissions figures to navigate CO2 tar...

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 break over the festive period? In a new podcast, Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus covers the major headlines. Did Tesla or BYD sell the most battery-electric vehicles ( BEVs ) in 2024? What to know about Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi’s merger talks. Why i...

The automotive industry has seen significant changes this year. Electric vehicle (EV) sales, tariffs, motor shows, and residual values all made the headlines. In a new podcast episode, the Autovista24 team reviews the big stories from 2024. This year has not been short on big automotive news. From residual value ( RV ) trends to battery-electric vehicle ( BEV ) registrations and from major motor s...