car sales

In Europe 27th April 2026

Passenger car registrations in EU rise 12.5% year-on-year in March and 1.4% compared with February

Link Securities | The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reported that passenger car registrations in the European Union (EU) rose by 12.5% year-on-year in March and by 1.4% compared to February, reaching 1.2 million units, the highest monthly figure in over six years. In March, new and revised tax incentives and schemes in the major European countries were the main factor driving registrations in the region. During the month, sales…

In Europe 24th April 2026

Car sales in Europe rise 12.5% year-on-year in March, bringing year-to-date increase to 4.0% and pushing total units sold to over 2.8 million

Bankinter | Car sales rose by 12.5% year-on-year in March. This brings the year-to-date growth to 4.0%, with units sold exceeding 2.8 million. During the month, pure electric vehicles led the growth (48.9%), followed by plug-in hybrids (28.2%) and non-plug-in hybrids (20.1%), whilst combustion engines declined (12.3% for diesel and 9.4% for petrol). Analysis team’s view: Sales of electrified vehicles are gaining momentum and expanding their market share thanks to…

In Spain 4th February 2026

Vehicle sales in Spain reach 1,148,650 units in 2025 (up 12.9% on 2024), exceeding one-million mark for second consecutive year

Link Securities | The Spanish Association of Car and Truck Manufacturers (Anfac) announced yesterday that 1,148,650 vehicles were sold in Spain in 2025, 12.9% more than the previous year. The figure exceeds one million registered units for the second consecutive year. In 2025, sales of electrified passenger cars (BEV+PHEV) increased by 94.6% to 225,617 units. This is a historic figure that exceeds, for the first time, 200,000 units registered in…

In Europe 28th January 2026

Car sales in Europe rise 1.8% to 10.6 million in 2025, far from pre-pandemic levels

Bankinter | Car sales rise 1.8% in 2025 to 10.6 million. Still far from pre-pandemic levels (13 million in 2019). Registrations gain momentum in December (5.8% year-on-year) and contribute to a slight increase in the annual total (1.8% to 10.6 million). Combustion vehicles lead the decline (diesel down 24.2% and petrol down 18.7%), while electric vehicles accelerate (plug-in hybrids up 33.4%, electric vehicles up 29.9% and non-plug-in hybrids up 13.7%)….

Spanish economy 2nd October 2025

New Car Sales Finally Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels in September

In September, 85,167 new passenger cars and SUVs were registered in Spain, a 16.4% increase compared to September 2024 and 4.2% more than in the same month of 2019, according to Ideauto data for the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (ANFAC). Furthermore, September was the first month since the COVID-19 pandemic in which total sales surpassed the figures for the same month in 2019 (81,746 units that year)…

European economy 20th July 2023

European car sales up +17.8% year-on-year in June, annual cumulative sales close to pre-pandemic levels

Bankinter: Car sales increase by +17.8% year-on-year in June. This brings the cumulative annual figure to +17.9%. Assessment: Solid figures, but heavily influenced by a favourable base effect. Sales continue the recovery process that started in August last year. The main markets show solid growth: Spain +24%, Italy +23%, France +15%, Germany +13%. However, compared to the cumulative January-June 2019 (before the pandemic), sales are still -21% lower.

Spanish economy 6th July 2023

Car sales in Spain in June up 13%, more than 100,000 units, but still below pre-pandemic levels

Intermoney| According to data published by the employers’ associations of manufacturers (Anfac), dealers (Faconauto) and sellers (Ganvam), car sales in Spain maintained a positive performance in June, with growth of 13.3%, accelerating the rate of increase of close-on 8% of the previous two months. More than 101k vehicles were registered in June (the first time since December 2020 that the hundred thousand mark has been surpassed), bringing cumulative sales in…

Spanish economy 19th February 2015

Car sales in Spain boost European sector

MADRID, February 19, 2015 | The Corner | Vehicle registrations in January 2015 totaled 999,157 units in Europe, representing a rise of 6.7%. The figures point to a strengthening of the recovery in the automotive sector, with growth now recorded for seven consecutive months. The figures were buoyed by particularly strong performances in Spain and Italy, each of which posted double digit increases.