KBRA Releases Research – European Auto ABS: Tariff Spillovers May Weigh on Used Vehicle Values

KBRA releases a report examining how the recent US tariffs on imported vehicles may indirectly affect European auto ABS transactions. While tariffs may support recovery rates in the US by lifting used vehicle prices, the European market faces a contrasting risk from excess inventory and downwards pressure on used car values. Increased imports—particularly in the battery electric vehicle and hybrid segments—alongside broader trade displacement may weigh on recovery proceeds and elevate residual value risk. This KBRA report also considers the role of consumer fundamentals in shaping credit outcomes across the sector.

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KBRA, one of the major credit rating agencies, is registered in the U.S., EU, and the UK. KBRA is recognized as a Qualified Rating Agency in Taiwan, and is also a Designated Rating Organization for structured finance ratings in Canada. As a full-service credit rating agency, investors can use KBRA ratings for regulatory capital purposes in multiple jurisdictions.

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