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Italy January 2026: Fiat hits highest share in 3 years, places Grande Panda at #4

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By:Matt Gasnier
3 February 2026 at 13:41

The Fiat Grande Panda is up to a record 4th place at home in January.

It’s a solid start of the year for the Italian new car market, with sales up 6.2% to 141.980 units. However private sales drop -3.8% to 81,585 and 56.9% share vs. 63% a year ago. Artificial sales channels pull the market up: self registrations soar 29.2% to 14,525 and short term rentals surge 188% to 12,460 and 8.7% share vs. 3.2% in January 2025. Meanwhile long term leases are up 3.2% to 27,526 and 19.2% share vs. 19.8% last year. Petrol is down -25.4%, diesel down -16.6% and LPG down -32.8%. HEVs gain 23.7% to 74,742 including 20,604 full hybrids (+32.8%) and 54,138 mild hybrids (+20.6%). PHEVs shoot up 152% to 12,502 and 8.7% share vs. 3.7% and BEVs advance 40.6% to 9,446 and 6.6% share vs. 5% a year ago.

In the brands charts, Fiat (+20.5%) finally posts a strong month at 13.5% share vs. 8.6% in December, its highest level at home since January 2023 (14%). Toyota (+0.3%) and Volkswagen (+3%) camp on their FY25 positions to round out the podium. Peugeot (-2%) is down year-on-year but up 8 spots on December to #4 ahead of Audi (+2.6%) at #5, its highest ranking since May 2024. Like in France and Spain, Dacia (-40.8%) is hit hard at #6. Below, Leapmotor (+594.4%), Omoda+Jaecoo (+357.1%), BYD (+329.6%), Cupra (+51.8%), Mini (+40.7%), Mercedes (+30.2%) and Opel (+11.3%) stand out.

Model-wise, the Fiat Panda (-0.2%) is stable year-on-year and accounts for 9.4% of its home market vs. just 5.8% in December and 6.7% over the Full Year 2025. The Jeep Avenger (+9.6%) is back up to a record 2nd place, also hit in April, May and September 2025. The Citroen C3 (-23%) falls heavily year-on-year but is up seven spots on last month to #3. Last year I highlighted the fact the Fiat Grande Panda had disappointed, finishing the year at a paltry #37. This month proves me wrong: the model is up 16 ranks on December to land at a record 4th position, beating its previous best of #8 hit last September. TheΒ Grande Panda sells at 95% in its HEV variant. The next few months will tell whether this was just a fluke or the start of a long term trend and a much needed 2nd success for the brand at home. Meanwhile the Toyota Aygo X (+72.3%) is up spectacularly to #5, simply the nameplate’s first incursion inside Italy’s Top 5.

Previous post: Italy Full Year 2025: Fiat Panda #1 for 14th straight year, Grande Panda disappoints

One year ago: Italy January 2025: Fiat back to #1, Dacia breaks share record

Full January 2026 Top 55 brands and Top 50 models below.

Italy January 2026 – brands:

PosBrandJan-26%/25Dec
1Fiat19,16213.5%+ 20.5%1
2Toyota10,1267.1%+ 0.3%2
3Volkswagen8,7706.2%+ 3.0%3
4Peugeot7,0985.0%– 2.0%12
5Audi7,0184.9%+ 2.6%6
6Dacia6,7914.8%– 40.8%8
7Renault6,4704.6%+ 5.8%5
8BMW6,3924.5%+ 0.4%4
9Jeep5,9714.2%+ 1.3%11
10Citroen5,6954.0%+ 2.8%13
11Mercedes5,5053.9%+ 30.2%7
12Ford4,9013.5%– 5.9%16
13MG4,2403.0%+ 2.6%10
14Opel3,7012.6%+ 11.3%23
15Kia3,6772.6%– 7.1%15
16Hyundai3,5832.5%– 4.7%14
17BYD3,5532.5%+ 329.6%9
18Nissan3,4082.4%+ 8.6%25
19Skoda3,2802.3%+ 8.4%17
20Omoda+Jaecoo2,4961.8%+ 357.1%21
21Suzuki2,2041.6%– 19.6%22
22Alfa Romeo2,0821.5%– 8.5%26
23Cupra1,7121.2%+ 51.8%20
24Mini1,3270.9%+ 40.7%24
25Volvo1,2790.9%+ 16.0%28
26Mazda1,1980.8%+ 24.7%29
27Leapmotor1,1180.8%+ 594.4%19
28Lancia1,0270.7%+ 15.4%35
29Honda1,0060.7%+ 52.0%32
30DR Motor8320.6%– 38.8%27
31Tesla7130.5%+ 74.8%18
32EVO6750.5%+ 2.7%33
33Land Rover6270.4%– 2.8%34
34Lexus5700.4%+ 9.2%36
35Seat4440.3%– 35.4%31
36EMC3990.3%+ 143.3%37
37Porsche3950.3%– 33.3%30
38DS3750.3%+ 13.3%39
39Geely2820.2%new –
40Tiger2460.2%new –
41DFSK2220.2%+ 149.4%43
42Sportequipe1970.1%+ 84.1%41
43Subaru1820.1%+ 64.0%40
44Ich-X1610.1%+ 1912.5%n/a
45KGM1430.1%+ 361.3% –
46Lynk & Co1110.1%+ 82.0%42
47Ferrari880.1%+ 8.6%46
48Maserati660.0%– 57.1%44
49Polestar660.0%+ 153.8%45
50Lamborghini660.0%+ 11.9%48
51Alpine330.0%+ 230.0%n/a
52Smart200.0%– 79.4%47
53Aston Martin140.0%– 17.6%50
54Lotus120.0%– 55.6%49
55Mahindra10.0%– 96.2% –
56Mitsubishi00.0%– 100.0%38
 –Others2500.2%+ 25.6% –

Italy January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-26%/24Dec
1Fiat Panda13,3089.4%– 0.2%1
2Jeep Avenger5,1333.6%+ 9.6%4
3Citroen C33,5162.5%– 23.0%10
4Fiat Grande Panda3,2992.3%+ 14243.5%20
5Toyota Aygo X3,0292.1%+ 72.3%6
6Dacia Sandero2,9372.1%– 47.3%2
7Renault Clio2,6511.9%+ 22.1%7
8Toyota Yaris2,4991.8%– 14.9%14
9Peugeot 2082,4621.7%– 33.9%21
10VW T-Roc2,4401.7%+ 40.8%5
11Peugeot 30082,3781.7%+ 124.8%32
12Dacia Duster2,3371.6%– 46.4%40
13MG ZS2,2391.6%– 8.2%13
14Toyota Yaris Cross2,2281.6%– 13.4%3
15Nissan Qashqai2,1601.5%+ 61.3%44
16Opel Corsa2,1371.5%– 8.7%23
17Audi Q32,0911.5%+ 29.9%42
18BMW X12,0891.5%+ 26.4%12
19Ford Puma2,0691.5%– 6.0%18
20Renault Captur2,0681.5%– 19.7%9
21VW Tiguan1,9711.4%+ 8.7%11
22Toyota C-HR1,9701.4%+ 12.8%16
23BYD Seal U1,8191.3%+ 240.6%17
24VW T-Cross1,6161.1%– 28.7%19
25Alfa Romeo Junior1,5431.1%+ 10.1%46
26Kia Sportage1,5281.1%– 0.6%22
27MG 31,3791.0%+ 19.2%35
28Kia Picanto1,3651.0%– 7.2%25
29Peugeot 20081,3480.9%– 23.8%n/a
30Hyundai Tucson1,3050.9%+ 3.7%29
31Mercedes GLA1,2750.9%+ 12.4%27
32Omoda 51,2580.9%new26
33Audi A31,1820.8%– 13.8%31
34BMW X31,1670.8%+ 27.0%n/a
35Fiat 6001,1070.8%– 32.9%33
36Ford Tourneo Courier1,0900.8%+ 32.6%n/a
37Nissan Juke1,0730.8%– 24.3%50
38Fiat 5001,0590.7%+ 328.7%n/a
39Citroen C3 Aircross1,0300.7%n/an/a
40Lancia Ypsilon1,0270.7%+ 15.4%n/a
41Suzuki Swift9510.7%+ 36.4%47
42Leapmotor T039490.7%+ 520.3%8
43Audi A19190.6%– 4.8%n/a
44Skoda Kamiq8750.6%– 14.4%n/a
45Suzuki Vitara8690.6%– 11.8%39
46Mercedes A Class8660.6%+ 119.8%n/a
47BYD Dolphin Surf8560.6%new24
48VW Golf8560.6%– 24.9%28
49Ford Kuga8380.6%– 9.8%n/a
50Audi Q58320.6%+ 5.3%48

Source: UNRAE

Spain January 2026: Mercedes up to record #5, Peugeot 208 lodges first win in almost 5 years

βœ‡Best Selling Cars Blog
By:Matt Gasnier
3 February 2026 at 11:48

The Peugeot 208 is the best-selling vehicle in Spain in January.

Spanish new car sales edge up 1.1% year-on-year in January to 73,103 units, which is a much lower growth rate that this market had got us used to in the past few months. It can be partly explained by the extra 4,000 year-ago sales linked to insurance replacements in the wake of the devastating 2024 floods. Without these sales the market would be up 7% this month, which is more in line with current evolutions. The market is single handedly pulled up by sales to rental companies surging 63.5% to 10,016. Indeed private sales are off -6.4% to 35,775 and company sales down -2.4% to 27,312. Rechargeable cars (BEV+PHEV) soar 48.3% to 15,212 units and 20.8% share vs. 14.8% a year ago and believed to be a new record. La rioja (+23.2%), Cantabria (+17.8%), Galicia (+16.2%) and Madrid (+12^) are the best performing regions.

Looking at the brands ranking, Toyota (-5.5%) reclaims the lead it held over the Full Year 2025 with a splendid 9.7% share vs. 7.2% last month. Seat (+36.7%) posts a very satisfying score and climbs to #2 and 6.9% share, its best showing since March 2025. Peugeot (+43.6%) does even better and surges to third place vs. #8 over the FY2025. Rounding out the Top 5, Volkswagen (+10.6%) and Mercedes (+4%) both beat the market, with the latter hitting a new ranking record at #5. BMW (+21.7%), Skoda (+19.1%) and Audi (+11%) also shine below, but Dacia (-36%) is in total freefall at #10 as it also is in neighbouring France. At #19, local Chery assembler Ebro (+566.4%) hits a new share record at 2.3%.

The Peugeot 208 (+109.3%) more than doubles its sales year-on-year to spectacularly take the lead of the models charts with 2.8% share. As a reminder, it ranked #9 over the Full Year 2025. This is the first time in almost 5 years (since March 2021) that the 208 is the most popular vehicle in Spain. Seat places two models on the podium – a very rare feat: the Ibiza (+42.2%) is up two spots on December to #2 while the Arona (+79.6%) is up 15 to #3. The Toyota C-HR (+5.9%) also shines at #4, the nameplate’s highest since last September. Below the Toyota Corolla (-3.5%), the Dacia Sandero (-40.2%), #1 annually since 2023, falls to a paltry 6th place. Reversely, notice the success of the VW Tiguan (+78.1%), Peugeot 2008 (+56.6%), Seat Leon (+35.5%) and Opel Corsa (+33.5%).

Previous post: Spain Full Year 2025: Dacia Sandero and Renault Clio in the lead in strongest market in 6 years

One year ago: Spain January 2025: Dacia Sandero, Hyundai Tucson and MG ZS dominate in solid market

Full January 2026 Top 68 All brands and Top 345 All models below.

Spain January 2026 – brands:

PosBrandJan-26%/25Dec
1Toyota7,1069.7%– 5.5%3
2Seat5,0116.9%+ 36.7%5
3Peugeot4,7056.4%+ 43.6%8
4Volkswagen4,2045.8%+ 10.6%4
5Mercedes3,9585.4%+ 4.0%11
6Renault3,8895.3%– 18.2%2
7Kia3,5594.9%– 26.7%9
8BMW3,0734.2%+ 21.7%10
9Audi3,0194.1%+ 11.0%7
10Dacia2,9934.1%– 36.0%6
11Skoda2,9934.1%+ 19.1%12
12Hyundai2,5243.5%– 42.7%1
13MG2,3183.2%– 17.3%14
14Citroen2,2973.1%– 11.7%16
15Nissan2,2213.0%– 24.8%15
16BYD1,9602.7%+ 64.4%13
17Cupra1,9422.7%+ 75.0%19
18Opel1,7822.4%+ 26.1%17
19Ebro1,7062.3%+ 566.4%18
20Omoda1,4532.0%+ 58.3%24
21Ford1,3361.8%– 48.2%23
22Mazda1,0901.5%– 9.9%21
23Mini8121.1%+ 49.0%26
24Jeep7891.1%+ 5.6%27
25Lexus7111.0%– 16.7%28
26Volvo7041.0%+ 9.7%20
27Fiat6370.9%+ 88.5%31
28Jaecoo5120.7%+ 80.9%25
29Lynk & Co4790.7%+ 685.2%38
30Tesla4560.6%+ 70.1%22
31Honda3530.5%– 4.3%32
32Suzuki3400.5%– 16.7%29
33Porsche3130.4%– 8.7%36
34Alfa Romeo2290.3%– 31.6%35
35Leapmotor2280.3%+ 117.1%33
36Land Rover1850.3%– 38.3%37
37Mitsubishi1640.2%– 34.4%30
38KGM/SsangYong1580.2%– 22.5%34
39Xpeng1140.2%+ 442.9%39
40Evo1000.1%– 1.0%42
41Lancia850.1%+ 174.2%44
42DS840.1%– 38.7%41
43Deepal810.1%new –
44Subaru670.1%– 35.6%43
45SWM610.1%– 17.6%46
46Polestar580.1%+ 70.6%40
47Smart440.1%+ 29.4%45
48Alpine340.0%+ 126.7%47
49Bestune320.0%new48
50Livan260.0%– 13.3%50
51Maserati170.0%– 26.1%51
52Dongfeng160.0%+ 128.6%53
53Bentley100.0%– 16.7%60
54Ferrari100.0%+ 25.0%52
55BAIC90.0%new56
56Ineos90.0%+ 50.0%55
57Lamborghini80.0%+ 166.7%54
58Voyah70.0%+ 600.0%57
59Aston Martin50.0%– 61.5%58
60DFSK50.0%– 86.1%49
61Caterham20.0%n/a –
62DR Motor20.0%+ 0.0% –
63McLaren20.0%+ 100.0% –
64Secma20.0%new –
65Lotus10.0%+ 0.0%63
66Rolls Royce10.0%n/a –
67Sportequipe10.0%+ 0.0%59
68Yudo10.0%+ 0.0% –

Spain January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-26%/25Dec
1Peugeot 2082,0552.8%+ 109.3%8
2Seat Ibiza1,9042.6%+ 42.2%4
3Seat Arona1,7152.3%+ 79.6%18
4Toyota C-HR1,6812.3%+ 5.9%5
5Toyota Corolla1,6752.3%– 3.5%27
6Dacia Sandero1,6172.2%– 40.2%3
7Peugeot 20081,4532.0%+ 56.6%6
8MG ZS1,4151.9%– 32.7%16
9Nissan Qashqai1,3761.9%– 11.0%12
10Toyota Yaris1,3491.8%+ 17.4%31
11Renault Clio1,3111.8%+ 11.0%1
12Opel Corsa1,2471.7%+ 33.5%20
13VW Tiguan1,1541.6%+ 78.1%14
14Toyota Yaris Cross1,0941.5%– 26.3%15
15Omoda 51,0421.4%+ 16.3%43
16Seat Leon1,0311.4%+ 35.5%11
17Citroen C41,0231.4%– 7.4%42
18Kia Stonic9861.3%– 9.8%23
19VW T-Roc9671.3%– 0.3%7
20Ebro S4009331.3%new36
21Mercedes GLC9171.3%– 16.0%24
22Kia Sportage9141.3%– 30.7%21
23Kia Niro8821.2%+ 17.9%50
24Mini Lineup8121.1%+ 49.0%39
25Skoda Kamiq8061.1%+ 45.8%37
26Renault Captur8021.1%– 40.5%13
27BMW X17961.1%+ 21.2%25
28Hyundai Tucson7891.1%– 62.5%2
29Toyota RAV47641.0%– 24.4%9
30Cupra Formentor7531.0%+ 92.1%41
31BYD Seal U7351.0%+ 70.9%28
32Hyundai Kona7301.0%+ 11.3%10
33Dacia Duster7111.0%– 37.9%38
34Audi Q37081.0%+ 3.1%44
35Jeep Avenger6920.9%+ 20.1%64
36Mercedes GLA6810.9%+ 26.6%47
37Audi A16760.9%+ 21.6%35
38Skoda Karoq6660.9%+ 98.8%54
39Skoda Fabia6350.9%– 24.5%49
40Renault Austral6270.9%– 2.9%26
41Mercedes A Class6130.8%+ 50.6%67
42Ford Puma6120.8%– 22.3%52
43Citroen C3 Aircross5950.8%+ 59400.0%58
44Cupra Terramar5910.8%+ 198.5%71
45Audi A35700.8%+ 64.7%33
46VW T-Cross5520.8%+ 14.3%40
47Cupra Leon5400.7%+ 44.4%59
48Mazda CX-305270.7%+ 28.9%32
49BMW X35040.7%+ 35.1%75
50MG 34840.7%+ 60.3%55
51Ford Kuga4760.7%– 34.7%62
52Nissan Juke4710.6%– 46.5%60
53Peugeot 30084690.6%– 20.0%65
54Tesla Model Y4470.6%+ 246.5%46
55VW Taigo4320.6%– 35.9%22
56Audi Q54310.6%+ 54.5%51
57Citroen C3Β Β 4280.6%– 62.0%57
58BMW X24160.6%+ 69.1%63
59Ebro S7004100.6%+ 100.0%56
60Seat Ateca3610.5%– 39.9%72
61Dacia Bigster3560.5%new45
62VW Golf3560.5%– 32.6%69
63Peugeot 3083400.5%– 21.7%112
64Renault Symbioz3370.5%+ 94.8%88
65Skoda Octavia3220.4%– 2.7%83
66VW Polo3170.4%+ 55.4%94
67Hyundai i203110.4%– 43.2%19
68Peugeot 50083090.4%+ 68.9%91
69Omoda 93030.4%new68
70Jaecoo 52940.4%new77
71Opel Frontera2910.4%new73
72BYD Dolphin Surf2890.4%new53
73BYD Atto 22880.4%+ 540.0%76
74Mercedes CLA2870.4%+ 79.4%109
75BMW 3-Series2830.4%+ 100.7%113
76Lexus NX2810.4%– 13.5%93
77Lynk & Co 012780.4%+ 434.6%205
78Fiat 5002740.4%+ 640.5%264
79Skoda Kodiaq2730.4%+ 16.7%96
80Nissan X-Trail2700.4%– 46.4%86
81Dacia Jogger2640.4%– 41.2%90
82Audi Q22580.4%– 10.4%66
83Renault Rafale2420.3%+ 46.7%79
84Mercedes GLE2370.3%– 2.5%111
85Mazda32360.3%+ 21.0%84
86Lexus LBX2350.3%– 16.1%104
87BMW 2-Series2310.3%+ 0.4%85
88Mercedes C Class2290.3%+ 33.9%137
89Mercedes EQA2240.3%+ 40.9%123
90Hyundai i102200.3%– 56.9%17
91Jaecoo 72180.3%– 23.0%61
92Kia Xceed2180.3%– 44.4%97
93Toyota Aygo X2170.3%– 31.5%243
94Citroen C5 Aircross2160.3%+ 22.0%115
95MG HS2150.3%+ 99.1%138
96BMW 1-Series2100.3%– 12.1%82
97Kia EV32070.3%– 50.4%78
98Renault Arkana2050.3%– 72.0%70
99Mercedes GLB2030.3%– 18.8%121
100Ebro S8001830.3%+ 258.8%81
101Opel Mokka1830.3%+ 29.8%105
102Ebro S9001800.2%new119
103Toyota bZ4X1780.2%+ 888.9%198
104Volvo XC601780.2%– 0.6%74
105Volvo XC901780.2%+ 58.9%148
106Alfa Romeo Junior1750.2%– 23.6%126
107Volvo XC401740.2%– 30.1%30
108BYD Sealion 71690.2%+ 2314.3%129
109Lynk & Co 081640.2%new133
110Renault Espace1640.2%– 1.8%99
111Hyundai i301630.2%– 30.3%95
112Fiat Grande Panda1610.2%new145
113MG EHS1600.2%– 10.1%48
114BYD Seal 61580.2%new171
115Suzuki Vitara1520.2%– 29.3%87
116BMW 4-Series1460.2%+ 58.7%151
117Mercedes V Class1410.2%– 13.0%134
118BYD Seal1350.2%+ 80.0%80
119Renault 51350.2%– 16.7%110
120Audi A51300.2%– 37.2%108
121BYD Atto 31260.2%– 46.2%101
122Kia Picanto1140.2%– 48.6%154
123Lexus UX1130.2%– 28.5%152
124Ford Focus1120.2%– 88.7%122
125Hyundai Bayon1110.2%– 46.6%29
126Skoda Elroq1090.1%new107
127Toyota Land Cruiser1050.1%– 29.5%167
128Mercedes CLE1040.1%– 5.5%182
129Xpeng G61040.1%+ 642.9%125
130Porsche Cayenne1030.1%+ 14.4%179
131Skoda Scala1030.1%– 20.2%139
132VW Tayron1010.1%+ 4950.0%118
133Leapmotor B10950.1%new117
134Honda ZR-V940.1%+ 9.3%157
135Nissan Micra940.1%new168
136Fiat 600900.1%– 26.2%98
137Mazda CX-60900.1%+ 30.4%89
138Volvo EX30890.1%+ 32.8%106
139Honda Civic880.1%– 5.4%128
140VW ID.4870.1%+ 3.6%114
141Suzuki Swift860.1%– 13.1%164
142Lancia Ypsilon850.1%+ 174.2%172
143Audi Q4840.1%+ 10.5%120
144Honda HR-V840.1%– 2.3%159
145Mercedes EQE840.1%– 9.7%166
146Porsche 911840.1%+ 18.3%201
147Hyundai Inster830.1%+ 93.0%124
148Mazda2830.1%– 42.4%141
149Mazda6830.1%n/a178
150VW Touran820.1%+ 36.7%158
151Kia Ceed810.1%– 82.9%144
152Peugeot 408790.1%– 46.3%183
153BMW 5-Series770.1%+ 10.0%136
154BMW ix1760.1%– 30.3%103
155Jeep Compass760.1%– 7.3%207
156Leapmotor C10760.1%+ 245.5%132
157BMW ix2720.1%+ 4.3%116
158Fiat Panda720.1%– 47.8%143
159Ford Capri720.1%+ 928.6%194
160Mercedes E Class690.1%– 44.4%176
161Suzuki S-Cross680.1%– 20.9%100
162Omoda 7670.1%new –
163Range Rover670.1%– 41.7%163
164Porsche Macan660.1%– 39.4%192
165VW Passat660.1%+ 69.2%203
166Kia EV5640.1%new –
167Audi A6620.1%+ 21.6%150
168BMW X5620.1%– 13.9%147
169DS 7 Crossback620.1%– 45.1%160
170Deepal S05600.1%new –
171BMW X4580.1%– 28.4%149
172BMW X6580.1%+ 11.5%177
173BYD Dolphin580.1%– 85.3%142
174Leapmotor T03570.1%– 31.3%130
175Land Rover Defender550.1%– 45.0%190
176Mercedes EQB550.1%+ 14.6%216
177Mitsubishi ASX510.1%– 61.1%131
178VW ID.3510.1%+ 13.3%156
179KGM Tivoli/Grand500.1%– 54.1%153
180Audi Q8470.1%– 61.8%135
181Honda Jazz470.1%– 35.6%185
182Opel Grandland460.1%– 57.4%162
183Polestar 4460.1%+ 187.5%174
184Dacia Spring450.1%– 88.0%102
185Mazda CX-80450.1%+ 9.8%161
186Hyundai Ioniq5430.1%+ 79.2%170
187Skoda Superb430.1%– 15.7%227
188KGM Korando/C300420.1%– 44.0%186
189Toyota Corolla Cross420.1%– 28.8%236
190KGM Torres410.1%+ 355.6%180
191Omoda E5410.1%+ 86.4%146
192Fiat Tipo400.1%+ 14.3%246
193Kia Sorento390.1%– 72.3%196
194Mitsubishi Colt390.1%– 44.3%92
195Volvo V60390.1%+ 457.1%184
196Lexus RX380.1%+ 35.7%197
197Lynk & Co 02370.1%+ 311.1%215
198Porsche Panamera370.1%+ 12.1%230
199SWM G03F370.1%+ 54.2%249
200Skoda Enyaq360.0%– 10.0%169
201Subaru Crosstrek360.0%+ 5.9%208
202Mitsubishi Outlander340.0%n/a213
203Alfa Romeo Tonale330.0%– 45.9%188
204Audi Q6330.0%+ 43.5%187
205Cupra Born330.0%– 52.9%202
206Citroen C4 X320.0%– 82.5%200
207Hyundai Santa Fe320.0%– 46.7%165
208Ford Explorer300.0%+ 66.7%195
209Honda CR-V300.0%+ 0.0%155
210Range Rover Evoque300.0%– 21.1%214
211Suzuki Swace300.0%+ 1400.0%228
212Mercedes G Class290.0%+ 3.6%217
213Mercedes T Class290.0%– 3.3%233
214Mitsubishi Grandis290.0%new191
215Alpine A290280.0%+ 133.3%193
216Mazda MX-5260.0%+ 18.2%206
217Renault 4260.0%new209
218EVO4250.0%+ 56.3% –
219Volvo EX40240.0%#DIV/0!211
220Cupra Tavascan230.0%– 64.1%212
221Hyundai Ioniq6230.0%+ 228.6% –
222Lexus ES230.0%– 47.7%231
223Porsche Taycan230.0%– 11.5%234
224Range Rover Velar230.0%– 17.9%242
225Smart #1230.0%+ 21.1%235
226VW Touareg230.0%– 17.9%210
227EVO5220.0%– 55.1%239
228MG 4220.0%– 79.6%175
229Bestune T77210.0%new218
230Deepal S07210.0%new –
231Mercedes B Class210.0%– 83.2%262
232Renault Scenic210.0%– 86.0%199
233Subaru Forester200.0%– 63.6%225
234Kia EV6190.0%– 40.6%267
235Livan X3 Pro190.0%– 36.7%232
236MG S5190.0%new189
237Renault Megane190.0%– 26.9%253
238Audi Q7180.0%– 61.7%219
239Hyundai Staria180.0%+ 50.0%127
240Kia K4180.0%new310
241Lexus RZ180.0%+ 0.0% –
242SWM G05180.0%+ 5.9%220
243BMW i4160.0%– 27.3%181
244BMW X7160.0%– 15.8%229
245Dongfeng Box160.0%+ 128.6%268
246EVO Cuatro160.0%new237
247EVO3160.0%– 40.7%248
248Ford Mustang160.0%– 51.5%259
249Maserati Grecale160.0%– 5.9%251
250BMW ix3150.0%+ 400.0%283
251Jeep Renegade150.0%– 74.1%140
252Mercedes GLS150.0%+ 25.0%252
253Opel Astra150.0%– 92.3%204
254Smart #3150.0%+ 0.0%223
255EVO6140.0%+ 1300.0%261
256KGM Torres EVX130.0%+ 1200.0%240
257Alfa Romeo Stelvio110.0%– 71.8%244
258DS No 4110.0%new221
259Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross110.0%– 66.7%254
260Subaru Legacy110.0%– 21.4%255
261Alfa Romeo Giulia100.0%+ 66.7%258
262BMW 7-Series100.0%– 41.2%260
263KGM Rexton100.0%+ 0.0%256
264Land Rover Discovery Sport100.0%– 47.4%257
265Nissan Ariya100.0%– 52.4%222
266Polestar 2100.0%– 23.1%173
267VW ID.7100.0%– 63.0%238
268BAIC X5590.0%new278
269Ford Mustang Mach-E90.0%+ 125.0%266
270Ineos Grenadier90.0%+ 50.0%282
271Kia EV990.0%– 18.2%275
272Xpeng G990.0%+ 28.6%277
273BMW IXΒ 80.0%+ 166.7%247
274BMW XM80.0%– 33.3%250
275Kia EV480.0%new241
276Tesla Model 380.0%– 93.8%34
277Volvo EX9080.0%+ 60.0%273
278Bentley Continental70.0%+ 0.0%308
279EVO770.0%– 12.5%272
280Ford Bronco70.0%– 36.4%294
281Honda Prelude70.0%new –
282Livan X6 Pro70.0%new287
283Mercedes EQS70.0%– 68.2%301
284Mercedes S Class70.0%– 56.3%265
285Volvo ES9070.0%new305
286Voyah Free70.0%+ 600.0%289
287Bestune T9060.0%new279
288BMW i560.0%– 50.0%226
289Ferrari Roma60.0%+ 500.0%293
290Lamborghini Urus60.0%+ 100.0%286
291Smart #560.0%new270
292SWM G0160.0%– 81.8%276
293VW ID.560.0%– 33.3%271
294Bestune B7050.0%new295
295BMW Z450.0%+ 25.0%284
296DS 450.0%– 73.7%298
297DS No 850.0%new322
298DFSK E540.0%– 80.0%245
299Jeep Wrangler40.0%– 85.2%224
300Suzuki Across40.0%n/a314
301Volvo V9040.0%+ 100.0%340
302Alpine A11030.0%+ 0.0%315
303Alpine A39030.0%new –
304Bentley Bentayga30.0%+ 0.0% –
305Citroen C5 X30.0%– 72.7%274
306Honda E:NY130.0%+ 200.0%281
307Mercedes AMG GT30.0%– 62.5%300
308MG Cyberster30.0%+ 50.0%288
309Volvo EC4030.0%– 81.3%263
310Aston Martin DBX20.0%– 66.7%316
311Aston Martin Vantage20.0%+ 0.0% –
312BYD Tang20.0%– 71.4%290
313Ferrari Purosangue20.0%n/a324
314Jeep Grand Cherokee20.0%– 50.0%299
315KGM Actyon20.0%new325
316Lamborghini Revuelto20.0%n/a –
317Lexus LS20.0%n/a –
318McLaren Cabrio20.0%n/a –
319Mercedes SL20.0%– 66.7%332
320Polestar 320.0%– 60.0%269
321Secma F1620.0%new –
322Aston Martin DB1210.0%– 66.7%306
323Audi A810.0%+ 0.0% –
324Audi e-Tron GT10.0%– 85.7%318
325Caterham Seven10.0%n/a –
326Caterham Super Seven10.0%n/a –
327Cupra Ateca10.0%– 91.7%296
328Cupra Raval10.0%new291
329DFSK 60010.0%– 85.7%280
330DR 4.010.0%n/a –
331DR 5.010.0%+ 0.0% –
332DS 310.0%– 75.0%285
333Ferrari 12Cilindri10.0%new323
334Ferrari 296 GTS10.0%– 75.0%292
335Hyundai Ioniq910.0%new309
336Lexus LM10.0%+ 0.0%327
337Lotus Emira10.0%n/a –
338Maserati Gran Turismo10.0%– 75.0% –
339Mercedes SLS AMG10.0%n/a –
340Rolls-Royce Cullinan10.0%n/a –
341Sportequipe XK310.0%n/a303
342Tesla Model X10.0%– 83.3%338
343Toyota Supra10.0%– 75.0% –
344Xpeng P710.0%new341
345Yudo K310.0%+ 0.0% –

Source: ANFAC

GWM Wey teases V9X flagship plug-in hybrid SUV called in China

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3 February 2026 at 13:07

GWM Wey teases the V9X new full-size plug-in hybrid flagship SUV in China. It will enter the market shortly with 400 km of EV range.

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France January 2026: BEV sales up 52.1%, Renault Clio VI in Top 10

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By:Matt Gasnier
3 February 2026 at 10:38

The new generation Renault Clio has cracked its home Top 10.

After losing -5.5% to its lowest annual level in 50 years in 2025, the French new car market continues on its downward trajectory and starts 2026 with a -6.6% contraction to just 107,157 sales. Petrol sales implode -48.9% to 15,326 and 14.3% share vs. 26.1% a year ago while diesel is down -49.1% to 2,521 and 2.4% share vs. 4.3%. Hybrids for their part limit their fall to -0.5% to 51.171 units and 47.8% share vs. 44.9% in 2025, note this includes mild hybrids. PHEVs are also stable at -0.6% to 4,821 and 4.5% share vs. 4.2% last year. Finally BEVs surge 52.1% to 30.308 and 28.3% share vs. 17.4% a year ago. This is believed to be the highest BEV share in French history and was helped by the social leasing scrappage scheme dedicated to BEVs.

Renault surges 20.7% to 21.402 sales and 20% share vs. 17.5% over 2025. In contrast, Peugeot (-8.2%) falls faster than the market but still holds 16.5% share which is superior to its FY2025 level of 13.5%. Citroen (+2.8%) defies the negative context and climbs back up to #3 overall for the first time in almost two years: since February 2024. Toyota (-12.7%) suffers year-on-year but ranks #4, its highest since last August. Volkswagen (-7%) drops two spots on last month to #5 but the (bad) surprise of the month is Dacia freefalling -33.9% to #6, the low cost brand’s worst position since April 2021. Skoda (+8%) for its part is up to a record 7th place, also reached last October. Opel (+7.8%) is also in great shape at #8 vs. #19 last month and #15 over the Full Year 2025. Notice also Fiat (+21.6%) starting to bounce back up.

The models charts is impacted by the transition between two generations of Renault Clio. The Peugeot 208 (+7.6%) takes the lead with 6% share vs. 3.2% last month and is followed by the Renault Clio (-16.1%) down to 4.1% of the market. Below is the Citroen C3 IV (-30.4%) falling sharply against a year-ago pole position and the Peugeot 2008 (-15%) also in difficult but reaching its highest ranking since last October. The Renault 5 (+40.5%) continues on its incredible success and equals the record 3.7% share it hit last month, however dropping three ranks to #5. The event of the month is the 7th place of the Renault Clio VI with 2.7% of the market, a big number being demo sales as the model has just launched to the public this month. As for other recent launches, the Citroen C3 Aircross II is down three spots on December to #13, the Citroen C5 Aircross II up 32 to #19, the Dacia Bigster down two to #22, the Renault 4 repeating at #29, and the VW T-Roc II up 34 to #31.

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One year ago: France January 2025: Citroen C3 triumphs

Full January 2026 Top 20 brands and Top 100 models below.

France January 2026 – brands:

PosBrandJan-26%/25Dec
1RenaultΒ Β Β 21,40220.0%+ 20.7%1
2PeugeotΒ Β 17,70716.5%– 8.2%2
3CitroenΒ Β 9,4938.9%+ 2.8%4
4Toyota9,1648.6%– 12.7%6
5Volkswagen6,9216.5%– 7.0%3
6DaciaΒ Β 6,5966.2%– 33.9%5
7SkodaΒ Β 3,0752.9%+ 8.0%12
8OpelΒ Β 3,0162.8%+ 7.8%19
9AudiΒ Β 2,6922.5%– 16.6%11
10BMWΒ Β 2,6802.5%– 35.5%7
11Hyundai2,3922.2%– 30.2%10
12FordΒ Β 2,1182.0%– 27.7%13
13FiatΒ Β 2,0982.0%+ 21.6%22
14KiaΒ Β 1,8281.7%– 26.8%15
15Suzuki1,5211.4%– 10.4%21
16Mini1,5111.4%+ 11.8%16
17MercedesΒ Β 1,5051.4%+ 24.5%9
18NissanΒ Β 1,3381.2%– 14.2%14
19Cupra1,1691.1%+ 10.9%20
20MG (est)1,1551.1%– 25.0%8

France January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-26%/25Dec
1Peugeot 2086,4376.0%+ 7.6%4
2Renault Clio V4,4294.1%– 16.1%1
3Citroen C3 IV4,2704.0%– 30.4%3
4Peugeot 20084,0153.7%– 15.0%6
5Renault 53,9523.7%+ 40.5%2
6Peugeot 3008 III2,8762.7%– 29.8%14
7Renault Clio VI2,8492.7%new32
8Dacia Sandero2,8232.6%– 42.6%5
9Renault Captur2,6842.5%+ 18.5%8
10Toyota Yaris2,6842.5%+ 10.0%7
11Peugeot 3082,5132.3%– 2.9%16
12Toyota Yaris Cross2,4712.3%– 34.3%9
13Citroen C3 Aircross II2,3042.2%+ 12026.3%10
14Toyota C-HR II2,0381.9%+ 65.3%40
15Renault Scenic V1,9451.8%+ 65.3%28
16Dacia Duster III1,7381.6%– 43.5%17
17Renault Symbioz1,5651.5%– 14.3%23
18VW Polo1,5461.4%– 28.0%15
19Citroen C5 Aircross II1,4471.4%new51
20Ford Puma1,2451.2%+ 2.1%21
21Peugeot 5008 III1,2411.2%+ 7.3%42
22Dacia Bigster1,1771.1%new20
23Opel Corsa1,1531.1%– 43.9%54
24Renault Austral1,0741.0%– 12.2%34
25Citroen C41,0621.0%– 26.3%82
26Renault Megane E-Tech1,0070.9%+ 48.3%55
27Toyota Aygo X9710.9%– 14.0%60
28Suzuki Swift9410.9%– 21.5%41
29Renault 49250.9%new29
30VW ID.48870.8%+ 142.3%56
31VW T-Roc II8670.8%new65
32Skoda Elroq8560.8%+ 28433.3%46
33Opel Mokka8340.8%+ 112.8%89
34VW Golf8180.8%– 8.0%27
35Hyundai Kona8030.7%– 23.8%36
36Nissan Qashqai7390.7%+ 9.6%13
37VW Tiguan III7050.7%– 40.8%24
38Opel Frontera6890.6%new107
39Toyota Corolla6700.6%– 45.4%84
40Mini Hatch6590.6%– 5.7%35
41VW ID.36490.6%+ 63.1%59
42Mini Countryman6300.6%+ 88.6%57
43Tesla Model Y6130.6%– 4.2%39
44Fiat 6006090.6%– 45.2%104
45BMW iX16080.6%+ 72.2%45
46Hyundai Tucson5780.5%– 41.0%12
47Fiat Grande Panda5760.5%new76
48Skoda Fabia5620.5%– 14.6%53
49Audi A15550.5%– 39.9%79
50Audi Q35430.5%+ 67.6%44
51Skoda OctaviaΒ 5390.5%– 25.6%58
52Fiat 5005360.5%+ 24.7%73
53Hyundai Inster5270.5%+ 698.5%77
54Jeep Avenger5260.5%– 11.0%80
55Audi A35130.5%+ 9.9%52
56VW T-Cross4900.5%– 27.7%38
57Cupra Born4870.5%+ 319.8%78
58Dacia Jogger4670.4%– 53.0%63
59BMW X14420.4%– 44.1%22
60Seat Ibiza4400.4%– 33.1%68
61Alfa Romeo Junior4380.4%– 10.2%103
62MG ZS4190.4%– 47.2%18
63Kia EV44100.4%new128
64Ford Kuga3960.4%– 59.0%33
65Dacia Spring3850.4%– 59.7%37
66Skoda Kamiq3830.4%– 13.7%66
67Nissan Juke3760.4%– 39.0%48
68Mercedes CLA3580.3%+ 289.1%97
69MG 33450.3%– 29.4%11
70Peugeot 4083260.3%– 16.6%136
71BMW SΓ©rie 13250.3%– 74.9%25
72Kia Sportage3170.3%– 42.2%31
73DS 33090.3%– 31.8%148
74Kia Niro3080.3%– 29.5%110
75VW T-Roc I3070.3%– 63.3%50
76Xpeng G63070.3%+ 184.3%99
77Renault Espace2990.3%– 32.5%72
78Suzuki Vitara2890.3%– 18.4%85
79Ford Explorer2820.3%+ 118.6%101
80MG EHS2750.3%+ 157.0%19
81Renault Rafale2670.2%– 40.5%67
82Cupra Formentor2660.2%– 40.6%74
83BMW iX22620.2%+ 53.2%94
84Mercedes GLA2590.2%+ 19.9%30
85Audi Q42520.2%– 52.4%88
86DS 42480.2%+ 11.2%200
87Seat Leon2420.2%+ 4.8%126
88Skoda Enyaq2350.2%– 20.6%93
89Volvo EX302330.2%+ 14.2%109
90Kia Picanto2320.2%– 62.3%102
91Alpine A2902310.2%+ 0.4%118
92Skoda Kodiaq2270.2%– 23.3%90
93Opel Grandland2270.2%+ 27.5%141
94Mini Aceman2220.2%+ 17.5%91
95BMW i42210.2%+ 29.2%100
96Lexus LBX2190.2%– 61.1%139
97VW Taigo2130.2%– 36.0%96

Source: PFA, AAA Data

CATL, Changan join forces on sodium battery strategy amid cold-climate EV trials

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By:Adrian Leung
3 February 2026 at 06:30

CATL’s sodium battery roadmap aligns with large-scale deployment plans across passenger cars, energy storage, and swapping systems.

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Geely Galaxy M7 broke covers in China with 3.35 L/100km fuel consumption

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By:Denis Bobylev
2 February 2026 at 07:57

The Geely Galaxy M7 PHEV crossover broke covers in China with an electric range of 225 km and a fuel consumption of 3.35 liters per 100 km.

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Chinese NEV startup sales ranking, HIMA: 57,915, Xiaomi: 39,000+, January 2025

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By:Dong Yi Chen
1 February 2026 at 08:19

The first month of 2026 saw a collective decline across the Chinese automotive industry, partially due to that the tax exemption policy for NEV had just ended.

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China sets 28 million charging facility target by 2027, including V2G expansion

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31 January 2026 at 21:19

In the last five years, the penetration rate of NEVs in China’s automotive industry increased by tenfold from 5.4% in 2020 to 54% in 2025.

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Six-year slide: China’s gas car sales down 7M, VW & Nissan drop in 2025

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31 January 2026 at 07:34

Geely achieved two top-five positions in China’s internal combustion engine rankings with strong growth in Xingyue L and Boyue sales.

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BYD’s cell‑to‑chassis architecture powers global transit electrification shift

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30 January 2026 at 13:36

BYD continues deploying CTC Blade battery buses globally, with new operations in Europe, Singapore, Japan and Australia in 2026.

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Explore: The cars of Morocco

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By:Matt Gasnier
30 January 2026 at 11:06

Dacia Logan taxi in Chefchaouen, Morocco

In December and January I was lucky enough to visit Fès and Chefchaouen in Morocco. This was a great opportunity to observe the local car landscape and confirm the 2025 sales ranking is reflected in the streets of the country.

Dacia Sandero 2 and 3 red taxis

The first striking element when arriving in FΓ¨s is the omnipresence of red taxis, absolutely everywhere. They are almost exclusively composed of Dacia Logan 2 and Sandero 2 and have for sure contributed to the two nameplates’ high national volumes each year. The Logan and Sandero 3 are also seen but much less often.

Dacia Sandero 2 and 3 red taxis

Other much rarer red taxis include the Fiat Punto, Citroen C3, Citroen C-ElysΓ©e, Peugeot 208, Fiat Palio and Albea.

Dacia Logan 2 and Sandero 2 taxis in Chefchaouen

Taxis are blue in Chefchaouen, the blue city with its houses painted in striking blue colours.

Taxis are yellow in Ouazzane, halfway between Fès and Chefchaouen.

Dacia Logan 3, 2 and 1

Outside of taxis, the Logan and Sandero also very numerous in the streets, reflecting the models ranking for the country. I noticed a slight advantage for the Logan in terms of private car numbers, illustrating 2025’s new sales ranking. The Logan 1 is relatively rare, compared to the 2 and 3.

Dacia Sandero 3 in Chefchaouen

Another observation is the quasi absence of Sandero Stepway variants, even though this is the favourite across Europe. There are also almost no Sandero 1 in the Moroccan streets.

#1 in the country from 2018 to 2020, the Dacia Dokker is indeed frequent in Fès streets, potentially the third most frequent model in the country alongside the Dacia Duster (almost no last gen though for the Duster).

The renewal of the β€œwhite taxis” fleet pushed the Dacia Lodgy up to #5 overall in 2020. White taxis are longer distance taxis, travelling on trips such as centre town to airport. Other taxis in FΓ¨s were tiny Suzuki Minivans (see above).

I could only see a handful of Dacia Jogger during the trip.

The Renault Kardian is an instant blockbuster in Morocco, already ranking #6 for its first full year in the charts and already seen often, even in small towns like Chefchaouen.

Reassuringly, the rest of the 2025 Top 10 is well represented in Moroccan streets: the Renault Clio, Express, Peugeot 208, Dacia Duster, Hyundai Tucson, Opel Corsa and VW Tiguan are all seen often.

Hyundai CretaCitroen C4Hyundai Grand i10Kia Sportage Toyota Corolla

As expected, pickup trucks are more popular in the countryside, where the Toyota Hilux is present but the Mitsubishi L200 almost holds a monopoly on this segment. As for vans, the Peugeot Partner, Citroen Berlingo, Renault Kangoo and Fiat Doblo are very successful there, with some towns completely devoid of any other type of vehicle.

The Chinese are here, but still very discreet. I only saw a couple of BYD SUVs, the Jaecoo pictured above and the Dongfeng Pickup above. To be fair, the best-selling Chinese carmaker in Morocco, BYD, ranked at a lowly #15 in December, followed by MG (#16) and Geely (#17). One thing is for sure, the Chinese invasion hasn’t started quite yet in Morocco.

Citroen C15Fiat Uno 2, Citroen C5Peugeot 309Renault 19

As for the general car landscape, it is very French, with old Renault, Peugeot and Citroen models flooding the streets. There is also a big heritage of Fiat Uno 2 and Palio.

That’s all for our visit to Morocco! Next stop Qatar.

BSCB needs your help!

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By:Matt Gasnier
30 January 2026 at 05:24

BSCB needs your help today. In particular for two markets whose data source has gone silent in recent months: the Netherlands and Iceland. If you have access to a regular and reliable flow of data by brands and models for these two markets, please make sure to contact us here. We will offer you a free Platinum Membership.

There are may other countries we would like to follow monthly, starting from the Philippines and Georgia, but also Algeria, Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg (models) and Venezuela. All in all, if you consult our site regularly and notice a specific market is not updated, this probably means we need your help, so don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any info related to that market.

Thank you very much in advance for your input.

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