What is shaping Europe’s new-car forecast in 2026?
30 March 2026
Europe’s new-car market is shifting. Emissions policy changes, uneven electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and contrasting carmaker strategies are revealing gaps. But how does this impact forecasts moving forward? A new outlook webinar will answer this question and more.
Europe’s automotive industry stands at an inflection point.Growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, plus shifting national and regional policies, are impacting the market. This comes as EV adoption across the continent continues to diverge, driven by country-specific differences, plus new technologies and brands.
But what effect does all this have on Europe’s new-car market forecast for 2026 and beyond? Does the European Commission’s new Automotive Package materially change expectations? Plus, what are the hidden factors of EV adoption causing contrasting trends across the bloc?
To get answers to all these important questions and more, register now for Europe’s Auto Forecast 2026: Technology, Policy, and EV Adoption. This free online event will take place on 1 April 2026, at 9:30 BST / 10:30 CEST.
Exploring Europe’s new-car forecast
Attendees of the upcoming webinar will hear from leading European automotive experts. Identifying actionable trends that will shape the industry over the next 12 to 24 months, the event’s panel will include:
- Dr Christof Engelskirchen, chief economist and director of professional services, JD Power (Europe)
- Marco Pasquetti, cluster head of valuations for Spain and Italy, JD Power (Europe)
- Idesbald Vannieuwenhuyze, cluster head of valuations for Belgium and the Netherlands, JD Power (Europe)
- Neil King, head of forecasting, EV Volumes, JD Power (Europe)
- Tom Hooker, journalist, Autovista24
The panel will discuss Europe’s new-car market outlook across multiple powertrains. The impact of the European Commission’s Automotive Package and the UK’s zero-emission vehicle mandate will also be examined.
Furthermore, the webinar will explore the reasons behind Europe’s diverging EV adoption. The panel will evaluate what factors are limiting some countries and what is enabling others to forge ahead. This includes the strength of charging infrastructures, purchasing power, natural resource levels and EV running costs.
The effect of upcoming model launches and new technologies on Europe’s new-car market will be reviewed too. This is important as these new developments may not have the same impact across all markets.
Forecast for many sectors
The insights delivered in the webinar will be valuable to a wide-ranging audience from across the automotive sector. This will include:
- OEMs, pricing and product managers
- Fleet, leasing, and residual value managers
- Finance, insurance, and risk analysts
- Portfolio and remarketing managers
- Industry executives and business analysts
The online event will end with a question-and-answer session. Attendees will be able to submit queries directly to the panellists. Any questions not answered during the webinar will be addressed afterwards via email.
Register now for: Europe’s Auto Forecast 2026: Technology, Policy, and EV Adoption. The free online event will take place on 1 April 2026 at 09:30 BST / 10:30 CET. Meanwhile, check out the previous webinar on what to expect from used-car markets this year. Catch up on Autovista24’s coverage and watch the full session: 2026 residual value outlook: Regional shifts and trends.
