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The Automotive Update: What is forecast for Europe’s new EV market?

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 region’s big five markets. Which factors could most affect sales of electric models in the future?

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Further EU new-car market growth in May

May delivered another month of growth for the EU new-car market. But while electric vehicle (EV) sales remained strong, some larger markets saw weaker results. Autovista24 content specialist James Roberts assesses the latest data. In May, 955,013 new cars were registered in the EU, according to the latest ACEA data. This equated to a 3.2% […]

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How is Austria’s EV market progressing without purchase subsidies?

Austria’s new electric vehicle (EV) market was previously supported by purchase subsidies. But without their help in 2026, are other incentives sustaining demand? Tom Hooker, Autovista24 journalist, reviews the market. Purchase subsidies can be a major driver in boosting EV sales. This is especially true within the private sector. Austria’s EV market has previously benefited […]

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The Automotive Update: A closer look at key European new-car markets

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) […]

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Can a new support package bolster Italy’s automotive fortunes?

The Italian new-car market enjoyed another month of growth in May. But can a major new industry funding framework provide a catalyst for further prosperity? Autovista24 content specialist James Roberts assesses the latest industry data. May underlined a strong first five months of 2026 for the Italian new-car market. In total, 150,043 new passenger cars […]

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Have Germany’s new EV incentives made an impact?

The online portal for Germany’s new electric vehicle (EV) incentives opened in May. This came as the powertrain group bolstered the overall new-car market, while internal-combustion engine (ICE) models struggled. Tom Hooker, Autovista24 journalist, analyses the impact of incentives. The German new-car market narrowly managed its fourth month of consecutive year-on-year growth in May. Registrations […]

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Is Spain’s new-car market suffering from EV incentive uncertainty?

A leading light in Europe’s new-car market landscape, Spain, witnessed a rare downturn in May. As electric vehicle (EV) incentives continue to be formalised, is there any cause for concern? Autovista24 content specialist James Roberts assesses the latest data. Spain’s new-car market recorded a year-on-year decline in May, the first such fall since December 2025. […]

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Another month of EU new-car market growth spurred by EVs

Propelled by consumer demand, the EU’s new-car market grew again in April. Additionally, the bloc is seeing increased electric vehicle (EV) uptake, disrupting the powertrain dynamic. Autovista24 content specialist James Roberts investigates the latest data. In April 972,314 new passenger cars took to the EU’s roads, according to the latest data from ACEA. This marked […]

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The models and brands driving Germany’s expanding new EV market

Awaiting the launch of a new incentive framework, electric vehicle (EV) sales in Germany stepped up in March. But which models found favour? James Roberts, Autovista24 web editor, unpicks the latest data from EV Volumes. Following an unspectacular start to the year, EV sales, including battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), rallied in March. […]

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UK new LCV market sees welcome growth in April

New light-commercial vehicle (LCV) sales enjoyed positive year-on-year growth in April as electric van demand increased hand in hand. However, zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate targets remain a distant goal. Andy Picton, specialist residual value analyst at Glass’s, considers the trends with Autovista24 web editor James Roberts. According to SMMT data, new LCV registrations grew in […]

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Sensational sales surge in Italy’s new-car market

Italy’s new-car market surged forward in April, as electrified vehicles continued to provide momentum. More generally, other powertrains, sales channels, and even individual brands prospered. Tom Hooker, Autovista24 journalist, reviews the figures. In April, a total of 155,145 new cars were registered in Italy, a rise of 11.6% year on year. According to ANFIA data, […]

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Are private buyers driving Germany’s new-car market forward?

With another month of new-car registrations growth in Germany, one force appears to be driving the market forward. But how are powertrains and brands performing in the country? Tom Hooker, Autovista24 journalist, explores the figures. Deliveries of new cars in Germany rose by 2.7% year on year in April, reaching 249,163 units. According to KBA data, private buyers helped drive this growth. Registrations in this sector climbed by 8.2% to 88,182 units. However, private buyers […]