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Europe's New Car Registrations Increase in March 2026 Despite Falling Petrol and Diesel Sales
New car sales in Europe increased in March 2026, driven by strong electric vehicle sales that offset declines in petrol and diesel models. Tesla extended its market comeback during the period. Official data highlighted the shift toward EVs amid diminishing traditional car sales.
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New car sales in Europe rose in March as strong sales of electric vehicles more than offset diminishing sales of petrol and diesel cars, with the company extending a comeback, official data showed. The uptick marked a positive turn for the European automotive market, where electric vehicle sales remained robust throughout the month.
These EV gains directly countered the drop in traditional fuel-powered vehicles, leading to overall growth in new registrations.
The company's performance stood out, contributing to the broader sales increase. Sales of petrol and diesel cars continued to diminish across Europe in that period.
Meanwhile, electric vehicle sales were strong, providing the necessary boost to push total new car sales higher, according to the data.
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