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Monthly Market Update: BEVs Break Away from European Used-Car Market Trend
Residual values continued to normalize across major European used-car markets during July.
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JD Power-GlobalData Automotive Forecast July 2026
Total new-vehicle sales for July 2026, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,415,800, a 1.4% increase year-over-year, according to a joint forecast from JD Power and GlobalData.
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Residual Values in Europe to Remain Under Pressure in 2026
Europe’s used-car market remains under pressure. A weakened economic outlook in the region, higher inflation rates and geopolitical uncertainty have dented business and consumer confidence.
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New-Vehicle Appeal Sees Biggest Improvement Since 2018
New-vehicle owners are feeling more excitement behind the wheel as automakers deliver vehicles that are more satisfying to own and drive, according to the JD Power 2026 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.
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Nearly 90% of Customers Using Independent Service Providers Are Still Under Warranty
Overall aftersales service customer satisfaction in China continues to improve, according to the J.D. Power 2026 China Customer Service Index (CSI) Study SM, rising 5 points year over year to 794 (on a 1,000-point scale).
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BEVs Bolster Europe’s Big Five New-Car Markets
All five of Europe’s biggest new-car markets ended the first half of 2026 with year-over-year improvements. Each market owed much to the performance of BEVs.
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Price Transparency Pays Off for Vehicle Manufacturer Websites, JD Power Finds
As automakers continue to refine their digital retail strategies, it is evident that providing more detailed, accurate vehicle pricing details on their websites is becoming a key to customer satisfaction.
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New EV Sales Growth Forecast Globally in 2026
EV Volumes, part of JD Power, expects global new light vehicle sales to decline marginally year over year in 2026.
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Monthly Market Update: What Happened to European Residual Values in June?
A gradual residual value decline continued across major European used-car markets in June.
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JD Power-GlobalData Forecast June 2026
Total new-vehicle sales for June 2026, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,363,800, a 3.6% increase year-over-year, according to a joint forecast from JD Power and GlobalData. Reporting the same numbers without adjusting for the number of selling days translates to an increase of 8.0% from 2025. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for total new-vehicle sales is expected to be 16.5 million units, up 0.8 million units from June 2025.
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The Automotive Update: What is forecast for Europe’s new EV market?
This episode unpacks the latest update from EV Volumes’ forecasting team. Listen now for key insights into new EV sales in Europe, alongside projections for the region’s big five markets. Which factors could most affect sales of electric models in the future?
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Connectivity Problems Hamper Major Improvements in New-Vehicle Quality, JD Power Finds
Porsche Ranks Highest Overall in Initial Quality; Ford Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands