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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

In January, 25% more electric cars registered in the country than at the same time last year

In January 2023, Lithuania saw a 25% increase in the number of newly registered electric vehicles compared to the same month in the previous year, with a total of 1,330 electric cars registered.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

More people no longer want to own a car โ€“ One car brand dominates the private leasing market

The interest in private car leasing is significantly rising among Finns, with a notable increase in registrations over the past few years.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Full list of 58 cars 'set to leave UK roads by 2029' including Ford and Kia models

A forecast predicts that 58 car models, including popular ones from Ford and Kia, will likely be removed from UK roads by 2029 due to declining registrations.

Feb 8 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electric and hybrid car registrations have the best January in the historical series in Campinas

Campinas, Brazil, has seen a record number of electric and hybrid vehicle registrations in January 2026, marking a significant 45.1% increase from the previous year.

Feb 7 โ€ข 21:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Volvo: Successful journey in Greece and 2025

In 2025, Volvo Car Hellas recorded total sales of 1,860 units, with fully electric models capturing a 40.4% share of the company's registrations.

Feb 5 โ€ข 08:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

These are the best-selling cars in Croatia in January. Hybrids are the most sought after

In January, Croatia saw a decrease of 11.5% in new passenger car registrations compared to January 2025, with ล koda leading sales at 515 units.

Feb 4 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

The plug-in car advances but the industry demands more agile support

In January, registrations of electrified vehicles saw a significant increase of 46.65%, accounting for 18.6% of the total market, while the automotive industry calls for quicker support measures.

Feb 3 โ€ข 22:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

The lack of aid hinders car purchases in Spain

Car purchases in Spain are hindered by a lack of financial aid, with January seeing a slight increase in registrations but a significant rise in the sales of electrified vehicles.

Feb 2 โ€ข 22:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Auto, the market starts well in January with a 6.2% increase. Sprint of Stellantis

In January, Italy saw a 6.2% increase in car registrations, totaling 141,980 vehicles, influenced by incentives for electric cars, despite a significant drop compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Feb 2 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

This legendary car model broke Volkswagen Golf's astonishing winning streak

A legendary car model, Mercedes-Benz W123, has ended the Volkswagen Golf's 45-year run as the top vehicle in Germany's new registrations.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

3,177 new passenger cars registered in the country in January

In January, Lithuania's new car market saw the highest registrations from the brands Skoda, Toyota, and Volkswagen, with a notable increase in electric vehicle registrations compared to the previous year.

Feb 2 โ€ข 10:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The most purchased car in Spain is over 15 years old: these are the best-selling used vehicles of 2025

In Spain, the most bought car is over 15 years old, with used diesel vehicles dominating the market despite fewer new registrations in 2025.

Jan 10 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

The Year 2026: Fresh Stone Green

The article discusses rising optimism for the year 2026, highlighting a resurgence in green car registrations, while contrasting this with a satirical reflection on reality.

Jan 9 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

The electric car doubles in 2025 and aims for 700,000 in 2026

The plug-in vehicle market in Spain is experiencing unprecedented growth, with Madrid leading and Catalonia and Valencia following, as it surpasses 225,000 registrations in 2025, making up 37% of the total historical accumulated registrations.

Jan 9 โ€ข 00:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Automotive Market: Every Third New Car is Now Electric

In Germany, the proportion of newly registered electric vehicles has increased, with one in three new cars now electric, although overall registrations remain lower than pre-COVID levels.

Jan 6 โ€ข 17:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

UK EVs update as drivers get huge discounts - full list of most popular cars

A recent update reveals that significant discounts on electric vehicles have contributed to a 3.5% increase in new car registrations in the UK, surpassing 2 million sales for the first time since the pandemic.

Jan 6 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK car sales top 2m in 2025 as Chinese brands boom

Car sales in the UK surpassed 2 million in 2025, driven by a significant increase in registrations of Chinese brands.

Jan 6 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Spain narrows the gap with Europe in electric vehicle registrations in 2025: these are the best-selling models

Spain's market share for electric and plug-in hybrid cars surged to 19.6% in 2025, reflecting an increase of over eight percentage points compared to 2024, surpassing sales expectations.

Jan 3 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Car sales rise nearly 13% in 2025

Car sales in Spain are projected to rise nearly 13% in 2025, despite a slight decrease in December 2024 registrations due to the absence of a previous support effect.

Jan 2 โ€ข 14:36 UTC

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