The New Car Registrations Month-over-Month indicator tracks the short-term momentum of the automotive market by comparing registration volumes to the previous month. It provides a more immediate view of shifts in consumer behavior and economic trends than the annual figure. Because car sales are sensitive to interest rates and economic outlooks, this data is closely watched by analysts to spot early signs of economic turning points. Seasonal adjustments are typically applied to account for predictable monthly variations in purchasing patterns.
The index is calculated by taking the total number of new passenger car registrations in the current month and determining the percentage change from the preceding month's total, often using seasonally adjusted data.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | -2.50 | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | -3.30 | — | — |
| May 27, 2026 | -16.30 | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 17.80 | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 31.40 | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 31.40 | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | -13.00 | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2025 | -1.40 | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | -0.70 | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 88.40 | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | -43.20 | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2025 | -10.40 | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2025 | -5.10 | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 0.20 | — | — |
| May 27, 2025 | -19.20 | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 24.80 | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 3.20 | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 26.40 | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2025 | -14.90 | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2024 | -1.80 | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 4.00 | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 76.00 | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2024 | -44.60 | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2024 | -21.90 | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 14.70 | — | — |
| May 22, 2024 | -16.50 | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 3.60 | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 27.70 | — | — |
