Piața de mașini noi din România s-a prăbușit cu 10,5% în 2026. Mașinile chinezești câștigă teren • Newsweek România

The Romanian new car market saw a decline of 10.5% in 2026, with a notable 11.5% drop in September compared to the previous year. Chinese cars are increasingly popular, with BYD ranking fourth among brands. Plug-in hybrid registrations surged by 131%, making up a quarter of new registrations. The overall market is shifting towards electrified vehicles, which now hold a 64% market share. Despite the downturn in new car registrations, the EU market is growing by 5.3%. The data indicates a need for consistent policies to support the transition to low-emission vehicles and a sustainable mobility vision in Romania.