The first event in the Autopromotec Dialogues series, dedicated to the circular revolution in end-of-life vehicles, took place in Milan.
The first event in the Autopromotec Dialogues series took place in Milan, 23 June 2026, at the prestigious headquarters of the Automobile Club Milano. This series of press-dedicated debates accompanies the run-up to the 31st edition of Autopromotec, the biennial international trade fair for automotive equipment and the aftermarket, scheduled to take place at the BolognaFiere exhibition centre from 26 to 29 May 2027.
The event, entitled “ELV Revolution: when the end becomes a new beginning”, sparked a discussion on one of the most strategic issues today for the future of the automotive and aftermarket sectors: the evolution of the management of end-of-life vehicles in the light of the green transition, the circular economy and the new European regulatory framework.
Pietro Meda, President of Automobile Club Milano, opened the proceedings by welcoming the participants. The morning session was introduced and chaired by Roberto Sposini, journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Lifegate, who framed the issue of end-of-life vehicles as an increasingly central aspect of the sector’s industrial transformation.
The meeting focused on the new European regulation on vehicle circularity and the management of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs), which is set to fundamentally redefine the entire life cycle of the car: from design to production, from use to dismantling, right through to the recovery of materials, components and industrial value.
The new European regulation on vehicle circularity and the management of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) was finally approved by the European Parliament on Thursday 18 June. The measure must now be formally adopted by the Council of the European Union. It will come into force 24 months after its entry into effect.
