New car registrations in 2025 and early 2026 show a steady recovery, though volumes remain below pre-pandemic levels.
: Refuse "pre-delivery inspection" or "dealer prep" fees often added to secondary window stickers [6]. new*cars
B-segment entry; 11/22 kWh AC charging; app-based features [14]. Vistiq Luxury SUV All-electric; high-end digital cockpit [27]. BYD CLU Plug-in Hybrid New car registrations in 2025 and early 2026
: The 2026 market is seeing a surge in Zonal Architecture and 5G/Satellite communication for faster over-the-air (OTA) updates and enhanced Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) features [16]. : Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) reached a historic
: To improve affordability, the EU is introducing "super credits" and a harmonized definition for small electric cars (up to 4.2 meters) to encourage lower-cost EV production [19].
: Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) reached a historic high of 25% market share in December 2025 [21].