
Russian new‑car sales rebounded 30.6% year‑on‑year in March 2026, reaching 104,278 units and putting Q1 growth at 7.3%. Haval surged to second place with a 14.2% market share, while Toyota jumped 150.8% to 2.7% share for an eighth straight Top 10 finish. Chinese‑linked brands continued their rise: Belgee more than doubled its share to 5%, Geely recovered, and the Tenet joint venture plateaued at 9.9% after rapid early gains. Overall, the market is recovering from the 2025 slump but remains volatile.

Spain’s new‑car market posted a robust March 2026, delivering 130,340 units – the first month above 130,000 since June 2019 and 11.7% higher than a year earlier. Total sales are now 7.6% ahead of the 2025 year‑to‑date total, while rechargeable...

China's retail car market contracted 15.3% year‑to‑date, with 2.61 million units sold through February. Volkswagen reclaimed the top brand spot in both January and February, marking its first consecutive‑month lead in two years. The Xiaomi YU7 emerged as the best‑selling model...