EV boost for EU new-car market and Tesla ditches models while embracing AI

EV boost for EU new-car market and Tesla ditches models while embracing AI

Author: Autovista24 January 29, 2026 Duration: 10:09

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 market last year. Also, details of a major new trade deal between the EU and India. Plus, are electric vehicle (EV) sales in Spain on shaky ground?

Show Notes

Autovista24 companion article

EV sales help foster EU growth in 2025

Problems for Spain’s new EV incentive framework?

EU carmakers upbeat about India trade deal

Tesla to pivot towards AI and scrap two models

Chinese EV maker Chery to enter UK



Each week, the team at Autovista24 sits down to untangle the complex and fast-moving world of the car industry. The Automotive Update by Autovista24 is more than a headlines roundup; it’s a focused conversation that digs into the strategic shifts, economic pressures, and technological innovations reshaping automotive business. You’ll hear clear analysis on everything from electric vehicle markets and regulatory changes to supply chain developments and consumer trends, all delivered with a depth that goes beyond the news bulletin. This podcast serves as an essential audio briefing for professionals who need to understand the implications behind the week’s biggest stories. Tune in for informed perspectives that help make sense of where the industry is headed next, straight from specialists who live and breathe this landscape every day.
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