<p>How will the UK’s Autumn budget impact the country’s electric vehicle (EV) industry? What can be expected from the global new-car market in 2026? Plus, the latest key EV battery production announcements. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker presents The Automotive Update podcast.</p><p>In this week’s episode, a look at what the UK government’s budget means for drivers of EVs. Also, an expert-led webinar focused on new-car markets. Finally, the latest EV battery production news, unpacked.</p><p><strong>Show notes</strong></p><p><a href="https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/the-automotive-update-significant-ev-tax-changes-in-uk-and-2026-new-car-market-forecast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Companion article</a></p><p><a href="https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/how-will-the-uks-pay-per-mile-tax-impact-ev-owners/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">How will UK pay-per-mile tax impact EV owners</a></p><p><a href="assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69286818a245b0985f0341f3/E03444720_Budget_2025_Web_Accessible.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">UK Autumn Budget 2025</a>- <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69282ac1a245b0985f034197/eVED_Consultation.pdf" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">eVED consultation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-introduction-of-electric-vehicle-excise-duty-eved" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Consultation on the Introduction of eVED</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/nts09-vehicle-mileage-and-occupancy" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">UK vehicle mileage and occupancy data</a>- <a href="https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/global-new-car-market-outlook-2026/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Global new-car market outlook 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3091316975492176218?source=Country+Website+Banners+AV24" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">2026 residual value outlook: Regional shifts and trends</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Autovista24" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Autovista24 YouTube channel</a></p>