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The ACEA report indicates that Romania ranks second in the decline of new car registrations in Europe for January to September 2026. In September, Romania registered only 11,068 new cars, marking an 11.2% decrease compared to the same month in 2025. Overall, Europe saw a 10.2% increase in registrations, totaling 1,363,210 cars. Romania's market share for the first nine months was 97,210 units, down 10.6% from the previous year. Electric vehicles accounted for 22.7% of EU registrations, while hybrid vehicles dominated with 36.3%.