There was a sudden drop in car sales within the EU, especially in prominent markets such as Germany and Italy, which affected the overall count of newly registered cars. In contrast, electric vehicles (EVs) have been making significant gains in their market share within the European Union, with a noticeable increase in the number of Chinese-manufactured cars.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/03/25/european-car-sales-dip-in-february-evs-pick-up-but-tesla-sales-tumble