: Traditional fuel shares are shrinking; petrol market share fell to 26.6% in 2025, while diesel dropped to 8.9% [9]. 2. High-Profile 2026 Vehicle Launches
: Refuse "pre-delivery inspection" or "dealer prep" fees often added to secondary window stickers [6].
New car registrations in 2025 and early 2026 show a steady recovery, though volumes remain below pre-pandemic levels.
: To improve affordability, the EU is introducing "super credits" and a harmonized definition for small electric cars (up to 4.2 meters) to encourage lower-cost EV production [19].
: Companies like Volkswagen are using AI to reduce production costs and improve energy efficiency in real-time [22].
: SUVs continue to dominate, accounting for 48% of all new registrations in Europe in late 2025 [17].
Global New Car Market Report: 2025–2026 Trends and Outlook