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Chinese cars have achieved a record market share of 14.6% in Europe, surpassing Japanese and French brands for the first time. This growth is driven by strong demand for electrified vehicles, compensating for declines in gasoline and diesel sales. In September 2026, new car registrations rose by 10.2% compared to the previous year, totaling 1.36 million vehicles across the EU and EFTA. Chinese manufacturers like Chery and BYD saw significant sales increases, while European brands like Volkswagen and Renault experienced declines. The combined market share of major European automakers fell to 43.7%.