GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (October 2025)

Summary

  • For October 2025, the Western European PV market grew for a fourth consecutive month. Sales were up 4.5% YoY, with a total of circa 960k units. YTD sales are up over 1% compared to the same period in 2024, at 9.8 mn units. A modest lift in consumer confidence, accelerating electrification across the region and newly introduced incentives are collectively supporting the upturn. We now expect 2025 to marginally outperform 2024, with results just edging past last year’s level.
  • Across the five largest Western European markets, Spain was the strongest performer while Germany continued its solid growth. France showed gains, largely due to a weak October 2024 comparison. Finally, sales in the UK and Italy were flat YoY. Italy’s decline stemmed from an ineffective incentive rollout that is expected to be resolved next month.
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