The latest JD Power webinar predicts Europe’s new‑car market will grow modestly in 2026, with 40% of participants expecting a 0‑2% year‑on‑year increase and overall light‑vehicle sales rising just 0.1%. EV adoption remains uneven, but price gaps are narrowing as small electric models gain traction. Meanwhile, JD Power’s used‑car outlook foresees slight residual‑value declines across most markets through 2028, following pandemic‑driven inflation. Supply‑demand metrics show growing volumes for 24‑48‑month‑old vehicles, hinting at continued pressure on used‑car pricing.
A JD Power‑Autovista24 webinar revealed that Europe’s 2026 new‑car outlook has been trimmed to a modest 0.1% growth, down from a 1.7% rise projected months earlier. The downgrade reflects slower GDP growth in the EU, the US and China, and potential...
The March 2026 Autovista24 market update shows a growing equilibrium between used‑car supply and demand across major European markets. Sales‑volume index (SVI) and active‑market volume index (AMVI) rose in most countries, with Germany, Spain and the UK posting double‑digit gains,...
Infotainment systems have replaced legacy cassette and CD players, turning vehicle interiors into digital hubs that combine entertainment, navigation, and vehicle diagnostics. Touchscreen displays now deliver streaming music, real‑time traffic, EV battery health, and access to advanced driver‑assistance settings. While...
The upcoming "Europe’s Auto Forecast 2026" webinar will dissect how shifting emissions policies, uneven electric‑vehicle adoption, and divergent OEM strategies are reshaping Europe’s new‑car market outlook. Panelists from JD Power and Autovista24 will evaluate the European Commission’s Automotive Package, the...