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

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

Author: Autovista24 August 8, 2025 Duration: 11:44

Have incentives affected registration results in two big European new-car markets? How are US tariffs impacting carmaker forecasts? Which company is buying up Northvolt? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus presents the latest Automotive Update.

In this week’s episode, special content editor Phil Curry talks about battery-electric vehicle (BEV) incentives in the UK. Then, Geggus explores the latest new-car registration figures in Germany. Finally, a US battery manufacturer is acquiring Northvolt, but what exactly has been bought?

Show notes

Autovista24 companion article

Did new BEV incentives unlock UK registrations growth in July?

Did tax incentives drive Germany’s EV growth?

EVs propel Spain’s new-car market to double-digit improvement

BEVs shine as French new-car market slumps in July


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