The circular economy framework takes a different approach on how products are designed, used and disposed of by creating a closed-loop system that optimizes the use of resources. This thesis focuses on End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) and their role in the circular economy framework, as the automotive industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint and increase resource efficiency. Due to the presence of valuable metals, polymers, and other materials, all of which are increasingly seen as key resources in the context of urban mining, vehicles that reach End-of-Life (EoL) present considerable potential for material and part recovery. The role of ELVs in the context of circular economy is analyzed by exploring the transition from the ELV Directive (2000/53/EC) to the new proposed ELV Regulation.