<p>AUTO1 Group SE has released its latest analysis of the European used car market, revealing a moderate decrease in prices at the start of 2026. According to the AUTO1 Group Price Index, used car prices fell by 1.2% from December 2025 to January 2026, continuing a downward trend that began in mid-2025. Year-over-year, prices have increased slightly by 1%. The report highlights that nearly half of European car dealers expect further price declines throughout 2026, with the sentiment especially strong among dealers in Poland, Italy, and Sweden. Despite the current trend, Moody’s Analytics forecasts that used car prices will increase significantly in the longer term, predicting a 21% rise by 2036 and a near doubling by 2056, primarily due to rising input and new vehicle costs and a stable labor market. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. AUTO1 Group SE published the original content used to generate this news brief on January 28, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here</p>

Used Car Prices Fall as Nearly Half of European Dealers Expect Further Declines