The Toyota Corolla continues to dominate the Serbian market.
According to data shared by our Central European partner CE Auto, 4,475 new cars hit Serbian roads in May, a fantastic 17.9% year-on-year lift. As a result, the year-to-date volume is now up 14.2% to 17,145 units. The Toyota Corolla (+16.6%) confirms it is the new leader in the country, reaching 6% share which is its best since last June. The Skoda Fabia (+8.7%) surges back into the Top 10 at #2, distancing a sinking Skoda Octavia (-12%). The Kamiq (+8.6%) and Superb make it four Skodas in the Top 5. Notice also the locally produces Fiat Grande Panda delivering a third consecutive Top 10 finish at #8.Β
The VW Golf is up to #3 in North Macedonia in May.
Data by our Central European partner CE Auto shows a North Macedonian new car market dropping a harsh -12.1% year-on-year in May to just 653 units. This way, the year-to-date volume is off -5.1% to 2,809. The Toyota Corolla (+16.7%) confirms it is the new favourite of North Macedonian buyers with a strong 7.5% share. It is followed like last month and YTD by the Skoda Kamiq (-4.9%). The performer of the month is the VW Golf surging from outside the April Top 10 directly into third place, its first Top 10 finish since November 2024 and best ranking since July 2023. The Golf breaks into the YTD Top 10 as a result. Notice also the Fiat Grande Panda at #6 and now #8 YTD and the Fiat Doblo at #8.
Greek Renault Clio sales are up 138% year-on-year in May.
Note: April 2026 data is also included in the data section of this article.
In April, the Greek new car market recedes -2.8% year-on-year to 14,243 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 2.5% to 49,055. We bow have data by channel to share, and itβs quite notable. Indeed private sales (=retail) only account for 30% total registrations while corporate sales (leasing, rentals) is at 70% with 10,010 cars. Hybrid models (mild and full) have a 55% share vs. 27% for petrol, 6% for PHEVs, 4.9% for BEVs (693 sales) and 3.6% for diesel.
Strikingly, the Top 4 brands all defy the market with significant YoY gains. Toyota is up 9.1% to 16.6% share vs. 14.8% year-to-date, Peugeot is up 20.4%, Opel up 36.6% and now #3 YTD and Kia gains 28.7% YoY and 10 spots on March to #4. Dacia (+35.8%) also manages a splendid gain at #7.
Model-wise, the Peugeot 2008 (+46.8%) takes the lead both for the month and YTD, unsettling the Toyota Yaris Cross (+32.4%) also in great shape. The Suzuki Vitara (+32%) is up five ranks on last month to #3 while the Kia Picanto (+22.8%) surges 17 spots to #4. The Hyundai i20 (+80.7%), Opel Corsa (+67%) and Toyota C-HR (+66.7%) are the most dynamic in the Top 10.
In May, new car sales are up 3.7% year-on-year to 16,250 units, which is the highest May volume in 16 years: since 2010. The year-to-date volume is now up 2.8% to 65,305. Hybrids (full and mild) represent 56.1% of the market, petrol is at 29.5%, PHEV at 5.9%, BEVs at 5.9% also and diesel at 2.6%. Toyota (+2.6%) remains by far the most popular carmaker in the country with 16.2% share, almost double the #2 Suzuki (+24.5%) which ascends to #3 YTD. Peugeot (-3.5%) and Hyundai (-6.4%) are in difficulty below but Renault (+79.1%), Dacia (+23.2%) and Fiat (+14.6%) shine.
Over one the models charts, the Toyota Yaris Cross (+52.3%) reclaims the pole position both for the month and year-to-date, with the Peugeot 2008 (+6%) down to #3 in May. The Suzuki Swift (+16.9%) soars from outside the April Top 10 directly to 2nd place but isnβt estimated to crack the YTD Top 10 as a result. The Renault Clio (+138%) and Hyundai i20 (+111.2%) post surreal YoY gains with the Suzuki Vitara (+55%), Dacia Sandero (+19.5%) and Toyota Yaris (+12.6%) also in great shape.