In April 2025, the year-to-date (YTD) new EU car registrations experienced a marginal decline of 1.2% compared to the same period in the previous year. However, registrations for the month of April itself demonstrated a modest recovery with a 1.3% year-on-year (YOY) increase. This rebound suggests that the EU automotive market is showing signs of stabilization despite the continued uncertainty in the global economic landscape.
The April figures indicate a potential turning point in the market, as the YTD decline narrows. Industry observers will be closely monitoring subsequent months to determine if this trend continues. The 1.3% YOY increase in April registrations could be an early indicator of a broader recovery in the sector.
While the overall YTD performance remains slightly negative, the improvement in April’s numbers offers a glimmer of hope for the industry. The ongoing global economic uncertainties continue to pose challenges, but the resilience shown by the April registrations data may signal a gradual return to growth for the EU automotive market.
