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 3, 2026 | -14.70 | -4.00 | -10.70 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | -6.60 | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2026 | -6.60 | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | -6.60 | -2.00 | -4.60 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | -5.80 | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2026 | -5.80 | 1.50 | -7.30 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | -0.30 | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2025 | -0.30 | 3.60 | -3.90 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 2.90 | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 2.90 | 4.40 | -1.50 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 1.00 | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 1.00 | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 2.20 | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 2.20 | -0.50 | +2.70 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | -7.70 | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2025 | -7.70 | -4.30 | -3.40 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | -6.70 | -6.20 | -0.50 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | -12.30 | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2025 | -12.30 | -3.40 | -8.90 |
| May 27, 2025 | -5.60 | — | — |
| May 5, 2025 | -5.60 | -6.40 | +0.80 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | -14.50 | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2025 | -14.50 | -3.60 | -10.90 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | -0.70 | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2025 | -6.20 | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2025 | -6.20 | 2.20 | -8.40 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 1.50 | -11.50 | +13.00 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | -12.70 | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2024 | -12.70 | -11.00 | -1.70 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | -11.10 | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2024 | -11.10 | -16.00 | +4.90 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | -11.10 | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2024 | -11.10 | -10.00 | -1.10 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | -24.30 | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2024 | -2.30 | -5.50 | +3.20 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | -2.30 | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2024 | -2.30 | -5.50 | +3.20 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | -4.80 | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2024 | -4.80 | 2.50 | -7.30 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | -2.91 | — | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 10.90 | — | — |
| May 6, 2024 | 10.90 | 3.20 | +7.70 |
| May 2, 2024 | 10.90 | 3.20 | +7.70 |
| Apr 4, 2024 | -1.50 | 16.00 | -17.50 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 13.00 | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 13.00 | 12.00 | +1.00 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 9.20 | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 9.20 | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 14.50 | 12.00 | +2.50 |
| Dec 1, 2023 | 14.00 | 15.00 | -1.00 |
