Car sales in Europe are experiencing a resurgence.
Revved Up: European Car Sales
Hey there! It's time to check out who's winning the race in the European automobile market.
Last March, a whopping 1,422,628 passenger cars were sold in European countries, marking a 2.8% boost from the previous year. After a tough start, the European car market finally showed signs of growth. It had been experiencing a downward trend in January and February.
According to the "AutoStat" agency, the leading contender was Volkswagen, selling a staggering 146,958 vehicles. But who else made it to the top five?
You guessed it—Toyota, Renault, BMW, and Peugeot joined Volkswagen in the race for the best-selling cars. Toyota chalked up 90,507 vehicles, Renault notched 82,020, BMW got 80,481, and Peugeot caught 77,803.
Maxim Beloreckii, a vivacious journalist, shares these insights. He brings you all the latest happenings from the European car market.
Insider Info:
Curious about the broader picture? As of March 2025, top automaker groups playing in the European car market are Volkswagen, Stellantis, and Renault. Over the Q1, the top brands in Europe were Volkswagen, Toyota, and BMW.
During the early part of 2025, the Dacia Sandero ruled the roost as the best-selling car model, followed by the Renault Clio, Volkswagen Golf, Dacia Duster, and Volkswagen T-Roc. The top 10 list also includes the Citroen C3, Volkswagen Tiguan, Opel/Vauxhall Corsa, Skoda Octavia, and Peugeot 208.
An exciting trend in the European auto scene—sales rose due to Chinese brands, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and plug-in hybrids. BEVs registered a record-breaking high with Tesla leading the market despite a slight dip in sales of certain models.
- In the European automobile market, Volkswagen, Stellantis, and Renault are the top automaker groups.
- During Q1 of 2025, the top brands in Europe were Volkswagen, Toyota, and BMW.
- The Dacia Sandero was the best-selling car model in the early part of 2025, followed by the Renault Clio, Volkswagen Golf, Dacia Duster, and Volkswagen T-Roc.
- An intriguing trend in the European auto scene is the rising sales of Chinese brands, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and plug-in hybrids.
- Tesla leads the market for BEVs, despite a slight dip in sales of certain models.
- Maxim Beloreckii, a journalist, provides insights into the European car market and brings the latest happenings to readers.
