This indicator measures the year-over-year percentage change in the number of new passenger cars registered within a specific region, most notably the European Union. It serves as a critical proxy for consumer confidence and household spending power, as vehicles are major discretionary purchases. High registration growth often signals economic expansion and robust demand in the manufacturing sector. Conversely, a decline can indicate a cooling economy or supply chain disruptions affecting the automotive industry.
The data is compiled by aggregating registration records from national transport authorities and motor vehicle departments. The YoY figure is calculated by comparing the current month's total registrations to the same month in the previous year.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | 7.50 | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 1.10 | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2026 | -2.20 | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 12.90 | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 15.90 | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 16.40 | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 17.20 | — | — |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 17.10 | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 15.20 | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 18.60 | — | — |
| May 5, 2025 | 7.10 | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 23.20 | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 10.50 | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 5.30 | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 28.80 | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 7.20 | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 6.30 | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2024 | -6.50 | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 2.20 | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 3.40 | — | — |
| May 2, 2024 | 23.10 | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2024 | -4.70 | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 7.30 | — | — |
