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Which carmakers are considering partnerships? What are the fastest-selling used cars across Europe? How might the EU's automotive package impact battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales? Autovista24 editor Tom Geggus reveals all in The Automotive Update podcast. In this episode, an update on a potential partnership between major automotive manufacturers. Plus, a look at how used-car markets performed across European countries during January. Finally, what are the latest views on the EU’s automotive package? Show notesAutovista24 companion articleMonthly Market Update: Which used cars are selling quickly across Europe?Europe’s auto forecast 2026: Technology, policy, and EV adoptionAutomotive package proposes new internal-combustion engine sales after 2035

As the automotive industry undergoes a period of electrification and digitisation, electronic components have become increasingly important. This makes any disruption in their supply hugely problematic. Autovista24 journalist Tom Geggus speaks with Dr Wolfgang Weber, CEO of the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI), about the bottleneck of semiconductors. Show notes A brave new world – leasing, semiconductors, e-storage and recycling https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/podcast-brave-new-world-leasing-semiconductors-e-storage-and-recycling/ Bosch opens high-tech semiconductor facility in Dresden https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/bosch-opens-high-tech-semiconductor-facility-dresden/ Semiconductor factory fire in Japan adds to global shortage https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/semiconductor-factory-fire-japan-adds-global-shortage/ Semiconductor shortages stunt automotive recovery https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/semiconductor-shortages-stunt-automotive-recovery/ Germany looks to Taiwan for semiconductor solution https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/germany-looks-taiwan-semiconductor-solution/

Senior data journalist Neil King and Daily Brief journalist Tom Geggus discuss some of the biggest automotive news topics from the past fortnight. The pair consider leasing by Lidl, the semiconductors shortage, Shell’s electricity-storage system and battery-recycling initiatives. Show notes Lidl supermarket chain offers car leasing online in Germany https://autovistagroup.com/news-and-insights/lidl-supermarket-chain-offers-car-leasing-online-germany Semiconductor factory fire in Japan adds to global shortage https://autovistagroup.com/news-and-insights/semiconductor-factory-fire-japan-adds-global-shortage Europe sets sights on semiconductor production https://autovistagroup.com/news-and-insights/europe-sets-sights-semiconductor-production Shell trials on-site, battery-powered, electricity-storage system https://autovistagroup.com/news-and-insights/shell-trials-site-battery-powered-electricity-storage-system Reuse and recycle: a mantra for EV-battery manufacturing https://autovistagroup.com/index.php/news-and-insights/reuse-and-recycle-mantra-ev-battery-manufacturing