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For the last few years, used-car markets across Europe have been under pressure, and the second half of 2026 is shaping up to be just as unpredictable. However, in this webinar, you’ll get a clear, data-backed view of where residual values are heading, and why. What’s Driving Europe’s Residual Value Movements in the Second Half of the Year? Behind every shift in used-car pricing is a web of macroeconomic pressures, supply-demand imbalances, and powertrain-level dynamics that are constantly evolving. In 2026, that complexity has only deepened.  Meanwhile, the UK used-car market, one of Europe’s largest and most distinctive, is following its own trajectory.  In this session, our valuations experts will walk you through the latest residual value forecasts, the macro forces behind the numbers, and what it all means for vehicle value retention across the markets you operate in.  Register for the webinar  Join us on 16 July at 10:30 BST / 11:30 CEST,  for a live session covering the latest used-car market forecasts, depreciation trends, and key industry questions for the second half of 2026. SIGN UP NOW Questions we will answer How are macroeconomic trends influencing the automotive market right now?  What is happening in used-car markets as we head into the second half of 2026?  What do the latest forecasts reveal, and what should you prepare for today?  Meet our experts Hear directly from our specialists with hands-on experience across European used-car markets, residual value modelling, and automotive pricing forecasts Who This Webinar Is For This session is designed for automotive industry professionals whose work is directly shaped by used-car values, vehicle depreciation, and market pricing dynamics: Finance, insurance, and risk analysts   Fleet, leasing, and residual value managers   OEMs  Pricing and product managers   Portfolio and remarketing managers   Industry executives and business analysts   What You Will Gain A clear view of the European used-car market conditions: Understand depreciation pressures, supply dynamics, and demand signals determining vehicle value retention across key European markets.  The latest residual value forecasts, straight from the source: Get the most up-to-date RV projections and used-car pricing outlook, explained by the experts.  A focused look at the UK used-car market: Dig into one of Europe’s largest and most unique automotive markets, its depreciation trends, pricing dynamics, and what they signal for the broader region.  The market will remain uncertain for some. Yet, by attending this webinar, you can gain a sharper understanding of the forces shaping residual values and used-car price movements in the second half of 2026, and what they mean for the decisions you’re making right now.  Got questions? We’ll answer them live Submit your questions to [email protected], and if we don’t get to them on the day, one of our experts will follow up directly. Register now, and if you miss the live session, a recording of the webinar will be available.  

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 market. Subscribe to the Autovista24 podcast and listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Apple and Amazon Music. Outlook for European automotive markets This week, JD Power hosted its latest webinar: Europe’s Auto Forecast 2026: Technology, Policy, and EV Adoption. The session covered Europe’s new-car market outlook from 2026 to 2040 across multiple powertrains. Panellists also delved into the bloc’s diverging electric vehicle (EV) adoption and the factors behind it. Plus, the webinar reviewed upcoming technologies and emerging brands expanding across the continent. Attendees were asked how much they thought Europe’s new-car market would grow, or shrink, by the end of this year. 40% of respondents expected a year-on-year improvement between 0% and 2% compared to 2025. This matched the latest EV Volumes forecast, which projected a 0.2% increase in its March update. However, this was reduced from the 1.5% growth forecast in its December report. The March update also projected overall growth for European light-vehicle sales, which includes new cars and light-commercial vehicles. In 2026, a year-on-year increase of 0.1% is forecast, down from 1.7% in the previous report. The panel also discussed varying EV adoption rates in the bloc. They identified key structural differences that are either limiting or assisting plug-in uptake. Furthermore, the experts showed how, in some instances, EVs are closing the price gap to internal-combustion engine models. This comes as the choice of small EVs on the new-car market continues to widen. Positivity for used-car markets? JD Power experts forecast year-on-year RV declines across European used-car markets in the latest Monthly Market Update. In Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the UK, values are expected to decline by the end of 2026. However, these drops are expected to be slight. A drop is also projected across all observed markets in 2027. This is the case in 2028 as well, except for Italy, with marginal growth forecasted. RVs became inflated during the COVID-19 pandemic when supply was low, but demand was high. As these drivers balanced out, values underwent a period of normalisation. In March 2026, the active-market volume index (AMVI) for 24-to-48-month-old used cars showed year-on-year growth in every observed market. When compared to February 2026, only the UK suffered a marginal downturn, with a slight 1.1% dip in supply. The sales-volume index (SVI) of 24-to-48-month-old cars also increased compared with March 2025. This trend occurred in six of the seven observed markets, except for Italy, which recorded a 1.1% decline. Month-on-month results were more mixed, as single-digit drops were recorded in France, Italy and the UK. If supply continues to outpace demand, RVs will face increased pressure, with more units available and fewer potential buyers.

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With model debuts and the European Car of the Year award, the Brussels Motor Show is an important automotive event. Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry presents highlights from this year’s show. The Brussels Motor Show has grown in stature in recent years. Since the doors closed on the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) in Switzerland, automotive brands have shifted their focus to the Belgian event. As the first automotive event of 2026, the Brussels Motor Show also provided a look at potential upcoming market trends. Talks of fresh partnerships, new brands, plus continued fleet electrification highlighted Europe’s developing automotive market. Autovista24 looks at a selection of new models and interviews the winners of the European Car of the Year 2026.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJhAc0V5cTI Plenty to see at Brussels Motor Show The halls at the Brussels Expo were packed with carmakers, many bringing new or refreshed models to display. This included the Kia EV2, a new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) which completes the Korean brand’s EV line-up. By adding a small city-car model to its range, the company can cater to many different drivers. Kia also introduced an expanded GT model range, including the EV3 GT, EV4 Hatchback GT and EV5 GT. Opel used the show to reveal the new Astra, with an improved ‘Vizor’ headlight profile. This features an illuminated badge sitting central to new lighting strips. The Stellantis Brand also redesigned the interior to make it more comfortable. Subaru arrived at the event with two BEVs, the e-Outback and the Uncharted. Both cars feature all-wheel drive, keeping the brand’s offroad credentials intact. Mitsubishi used the show to highlight its new range, as it makes a European comeback. Models included the ASX, the Eclipse Cross, the Grandis and the Outlander PHEV. With the brand working in partnership with Renault, it will be hoping to re-establish a foothold in the European market. Another brand that will be working with Renault is Ford, which confirmed two new small cars will arrive in 2028. The carmaker brought its Ranger plug-in hybrid (PHEV), alongside a mix of passenger cars and light-commercial vehicles. Central to this was a remote-control car racing track, with drivers able to race using simulation rigs. Who won European Car of the Year 2026? The Brussels Motor Show is also the new home of the European Car of the Year awards. A shortlist of seven new models was judged by automotive journalists from across Europe, with points awarded to each. This year, the Citroen e-C5 Aircross, Dacia Bigster, Fiat Grande Panda, Kia EV4, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Renault 4 and Skoda Elroq made the shortlist. Of these, judges awarded the Mercedes-Benz CLA the most points, giving it the 2026 title. This was the first time the German carmaker won European Car of the Year since 1974. The result also broke a two-year winning streak for Renault. It saw its Scenic take the title in 2023, and the Renault 5 in 2024. ‘It really means a lot to me, and also the Mercedes-Benz team, many hundreds and thousands of people who worked to make this car happen. It is a great reward to get this trophy from journalists across the whole of Europe, especially with many countries voting the CLA in first place,’ Oliver Löcher, vice president, overall vehicle integration at Mercedes-Benz, told Autovista24. ‘In some aspects, the CLA is a pivotal car. It is the first on our new compact platform, on which we will now roll out derivatives, like the GLB, which we launched at Brussels. It is also the first car with our latest generation e-drive, featuring 800-volt, high-efficiency fast charging. It is also the platform for our new MBO operating system. The CLA is, therefore, the frontrunner of a new generation of Mercedes-Benz cars,’ he added. ‘This year will see a lot of new-car launches from ourselves, making it a very exciting and busy year. But for now, we have the CLA, and I am very happy to see it win the European Car of the Year,’ Löcher concluded. Awards come to Brussels Motor Show The European Car of the Year award continues to be coveted by carmakers. This was clear in the reaction of the Mercedes-Benz team, with celebrations continuing throughout the event. ‘Even though the European Car of the Year award has been running since 1964, it is still very relevant. For consumers, today they face a lot of new technologies, and even new brands that were not heard of some years ago,’ commented Søren W. Rasmussen, president of the jury at the European Car of the Year. ‘This means they need guidance, and the Award winner, and its finalists, all help guide consumers directly to the best cars in the market. It is, therefore, very important for carmakers to have this prize,’ he added. The European Car of the Year award was a staple of the Geneva International Motor Show. But moving to the Brussels Motor Show has allowed the award to provide a full year of benefits for the winner and the finalists. Yet while the Mercedes-Benz team celebrate winning the 2026 prize, attention has already turned to the 2027 award. ‘We now start looking into the cars which can be candidate cars for the prize next year. As we walk around this exhibition, we can see already now there are some very good cars which will be definitely on the long list, and may make the shortlist for the end of 2026,’ concluded Rasmussen.