Registrations, incentives, and tariffs

Registrations, incentives, and tariffs

Author: Autovista24 May 9, 2025 Duration: 9:53

Have two of Europe’s biggest new-car markets changed places? What is the latest tariff news? How has the EU updated its CO2 emissions regulation? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus explores the week’s biggest stories in The Automotive Update podcast.


This episode delves into the intricacies affecting the UK’s new-car market, and benefitting sales in Spain. Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry shares his views from analysis of the latest registration figures.


Show notes

Autovista24 companion article

Spain’s new-car market goes from strength to strength with help from EVs

UK new-car registrations suffer worst result in almost three years

French new-car market continues painful decline despite hybrid growth


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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