Latest key European car market news

Latest key European car market news

Author: Autovista24 February 26, 2026 Duration: 10:43

How did Europe’s biggest used-car markets perform in 2025? Is a slow start to the EU’s new-car registrations cause for concern? Plus, an important autonomous vehicle partnership takes shape. Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry presents The Automotive Update podcast.

In this latest episode, a look at the biggest used and new-car markets across Europe. Also, an expert-led overview of the new award-winning Mercedes-Benz CLA. Plus, news on a delay to the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act.

Show notes

Autovista24 companion article

How did Europe’s major used-car markets perform in 2025?

Should a slow start for the EU’s new-car market cause concern in 2026?

BYD enjoys growth amid declining new-car sales in the EU

Award-winning Mercedes-Benz CLA impresses with range

Delay to crucial new policy announcement 

Wayve closer to UK robotaxi launch




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.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

The Automotive Update by Autovista24
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