New Car Sales YoY measures the annual percentage change in the number of new passenger vehicles registered or sold. It is a critical leading indicator of consumer confidence and overall economic health, as car purchases represent a significant discretionary expense for households. High sales figures often suggest rising personal incomes and a positive economic outlook, while declining sales can signal a cooling economy.
The indicator is calculated by comparing the total number of new car registrations or sales in the current month to the same month in the previous year. Data is typically collected from national transport authorities or automotive industry associations.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | — | 3.60 | — |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1.20 | 5.10 | -3.90 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 15.70 | -4.20 | +19.90 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 0.10 | 4.20 | -4.10 |
| May 7, 2026 | 2.70 | 7.50 | -4.80 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3.80 | -4.40 | +8.20 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | -6.60 | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2026 | -6.60 | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | -6.60 | 3.40 | -10.00 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 9.70 | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 9.70 | 3.00 | +6.70 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 2.50 | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 2.50 | 5.10 | -2.60 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 2.50 | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 7.80 | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 7.80 | 9.10 | -1.30 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 12.80 | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 12.80 | 7.50 | +5.30 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 5.00 | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 5.00 | 19.00 | -14.00 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 11.10 | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 11.00 | -7.20 | +18.20 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | -13.80 | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2025 | -13.80 | -2.30 | -11.50 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.20 | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 1.20 | 0.70 | +0.50 |
| May 27, 2025 | -0.20 | — | — |
| May 6, 2025 | -0.20 | -1.60 | +1.40 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | -3.90 | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2025 | -3.90 | -4.30 | +0.40 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | -6.40 | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2025 | -6.40 | -4.90 | -1.50 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | -2.80 | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2025 | -2.80 | -5.00 | +2.20 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | -7.10 | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2025 | -7.10 | -1.00 | -6.10 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | -0.50 | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2024 | -0.50 | 5.50 | -6.00 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 6.00 | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 6.00 | -10.00 | +16.00 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | -7.00 | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2024 | -7.00 | -16.00 | +9.00 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | -27.80 | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2024 | -27.80 | -3.30 | -24.50 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | -2.10 | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2024 | -2.10 | 4.20 | -6.30 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 6.10 | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 6.10 | 2.40 | +3.70 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | -4.30 | 8.00 | -12.30 |
| May 22, 2024 | 19.80 | — | — |
| May 6, 2024 | 19.80 | 2.50 | +17.30 |
