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European new car sales dipped 3.5% in January 2026, led by declines in key markets and a surge in electric vehicles, as Chinese brands gained share and Tesla kept falling.
European new car sales fell 3.5% year-on-year in January 2026, the first decline since June, according to ACEA, driven by sharp drops in Germany, France, Belgium, and Poland, with Norway down 76%.
Petrol car sales dropped 26%, reducing their market share to just over one-fifth, while electric and hybrid vehicles rose, collectively accounting for 69% of registrations—up from 59% in January 2025.
Chinese automaker BYD surged 165%, while Volkswagen, BMW, Renault, and Toyota saw declines.
Tesla’s sales dropped 17%, continuing its 13th straight monthly decline.
The industry faces ongoing challenges from competition with low-cost Chinese models, delayed decarbonization, and trade uncertainty following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling invalidating most tariffs.
Las ventas europeas de automóviles nuevos cayeron un 3,5% en enero de 2026, impulsadas por disminuciones en mercados clave y un aumento en los vehículos eléctricos, a medida que las marcas chinas ganaban cuota y Tesla seguía cayendo.