European Automotive Market Sees 13.6% Growth in June 2026

Torino, 23 July 2026 – The European automotive market wrapped up June with a notable increase. According to the ANFIA Focus on vehicle registrations, the European Union recorded a 13.6% rise compared to June 2025, resulting in 1,147,962 new registrations.

EU Market Performance in June 2026: +13.6% with Over 1.1 Million Registrations

In June 2026, the European Union automotive market demonstrated solid growth, achieving a +13.6% increase with 1,147,962 registrations. This marks one of the strongest monthly performances in recent months, as reported by ANFIA's Studies and Statistics Area.

Expanded Market Including EFTA and the UK

When considering the European Union along with EFTA and the UK, the monthly market growth stands at 13.1%. Notably, the EU's new member states experienced an even more significant increase of +20.9% year-over-year.

Major Markets Ranking: Germany Leads

In June, Germany topped the list of monthly registrations among the major European markets. Following Germany are the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Spain. Collectively, these major markets accounted for 69.1% of the total market share for the month, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.7 percentage points compared to the same month last year.

Leading Automotive Groups: Stellantis, Volkswagen, and Renault

Among the prominent automotive groups, the Volkswagen Group maintained its leadership in the expanded European market, including EFTA and the UK, with a market share of 24.6%. The Stellantis Group, with approximately 191,000 units sold in June, secured the second position with a 13.6% market share, down by 1 percentage point from June 2025. The Renault Group ranked third, achieving a 10.5% share and increasing its volume by around 6,000 units compared to June 2025.

First Half of 2026: Cumulative Growth for Stellantis

Examining the cumulative data for the first six months of the year, Stellantis reported a 5.3% increase in registrations compared to the first half of 2025, maintaining a stable market share of 15.2%. This result underscores the group's resilience in the expanded European market despite a slight decline in share for June alone.

Non-European Markets: Mixed Results

Among the key non-European markets monitored by ANFIA, June saw negative outcomes in Argentina and Turkey, while positive signals emerged from all other international markets analyzed in the report. The data for China, which also showed negative trends, pertains to May 2026 due to the timing of local statistical releases.

Frequently Asked Questions About the European Automotive Market in June 2026

How much did the European automotive market grow in June 2026?

The European Union market grew by 13.6% in June 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, with 1,147,962 new car registrations, according to ANFIA data.

Which European country had the most registrations in June 2026?

Germany ranked first in Europe for monthly registrations in June 2026, followed by the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Spain.

What market share does Stellantis hold in Europe?

The Stellantis Group holds a 13.6% market share in the expanded European market including EFTA and the UK as of June 2026, with about 191,000 units sold during the month, making it the second-largest group after Volkswagen.

How did Stellantis perform in the first half of 2026 in Europe?

In the first half of 2026, Stellantis recorded a 5.3% increase in registrations compared to the same period in 2025, maintaining a market share of 15.2%.

Which non-European markets saw declines in June 2026?

According to ANFIA, the Argentina and Turkey markets experienced negative results in June 2026, while other monitored markets showed positive trends.

Who publishes the European automotive market data referenced in this article?

The data is compiled by the Studies and Statistics Area of ANFIA, the National Association of the Automotive Industry Supply Chain, in the Focus on European Cars and International Markets for June 2026.