In April 2023, new car sales in Europe increased by 16% with Volkswagen the top-selling brand and the Dacia Sandero the best-selling model. New passenger vehicle registrations in Europe (EU, UK, and EFTA) increased to 960,191 (+16%) cars with growth in all major European countries. The Volkswagen Group increased its market share to over a quarter of the European new car market and VW remained the leading brand followed by Audi and Toyota. The Dacia Sandero was the most popular car in Europe … [Read More...]
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2023 (Q1) Europe: Car Sales and Market Analysis
By Henk Bekker
2023 (Q1): New car sales in Europe increased by 17% with BEV market share at a record 13.4% and the Tesla Model Y the best-selling car model in March and the first quarter of the year. The European new car market expanded by 17% during the first quarter of 2023 to the highest level since 2019. Sales improved by over a quarter in March with battery electric cars taking a record 13.4% market share. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling car model in Europe in March and the first quarter of … [Read More...]
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