Absolute residual values (RVs) in many European markets maintained a trend of double-digit year-on-year growth last month. Values represented as a percentage of retained list price (%RV) also rose when... read more →
The Netherlands continued to see positive plug-in vehicle performance in April. José Pontes, data director at EV-volumes.com examines the latest sales data. After a good first quarter, the Netherlands saw... read more →
As Europe’s new-car market continues its recovery with registrations increasing on a monthly basis, the continent’s used-car market is also making a comeback after a rollercoaster 2022. In the first... read more →
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are claiming an increasing share of global new-car registrations. José Pontes, data director at EV-volumes.com, analyses the electric disruption in March and the... read more →
When MG returned to Europe’s automotive market, it was not the marque of old. Instead, this was a new brand, owned by Chinese carmaker SAIC, that took aim at the... read more →
While the EU pursues a ban on new petrol and diesel-car sales from 2035, its new Euro 7 standard will play an important role in reducing harmful pollutants well beyond... read more →
The EU is eager to secure local and sustainable supply chains for electric-vehicle (EV) batteries, attempting to draw more manufacturers to the continent. But the building of a European battery... read more →
Europe’s new-car market continues to show strong signs of recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic and supply-chain disruptions. However, the automotive industry still faces an uphill struggle to return to pre-crisis... read more →
Jayson Whittington, head of valuations in the UK for Glass’s (part of Autovista Group) discusses how residual values (RVs) have developed in the UK so far in 2023. Demand for... read more →
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are making the transition from early adopters to the mass market. This means manufacturers need to consider pricing, while also ensuring residual values (RVs) are protected. Dr... read more →