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Petrol and diesel registrations drop dramatically

Baua Electric

Following poor results in August , the new-car markets of France, Italy and Spain were hoping for better fortunes in September. France and Italy both saw declines in passenger-car registrations last month. Both markets saw their internal-combustion engine (ICE) deliveries collapse, contributing to double-digit year-on-year declines.

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Hybrids make history and overtake petrol in latest figures

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Does this signal the end of petrol’s reign? The dominance of the internal-combustion engine (ICE) may be at an end. France ended the month down 11.1%, while Italy suffered a 10.7% Hybrids on top September was the first time that hybrid powertrains, made up of HEVs and MHEVs, overtook petrol to lead the new-car market.

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No major improvement for EU new-car market in October

Baua Electric

Both France and Italy saw registrations drop, by 11.1% Italy saw deliveries fall 12.8% Only two larger markets recorded drops in hybrid volumes, with Belgium down 5%, and Italy declining 0.2%. Many carmakers have begun adding this powertrain to their range in place of pure petrol models. Petrol deliveries declined 6.8%

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Mixed results for major European new-car markets in October

Baua Electric

The markets of France, Italy and Spain have exhibited different trends in 2024. Petrol downfall continues France’s October decline was mainly driven by another heavy fall in petrol registrations. This performance meant that last month, 17,670 fewer petrol models took to the country’s roads. rise in February.

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What is LPG?

Baua Electric

These powertrains emit fewer pollutants than petrol and diesel cars while keeping a similar feel, sound, and experience. Cars can be filled up at an LPG pump, similar to a petrol or diesel vehicle. Alternatively, most petrol and diesel cars can undergo an LPG conversion. Italy, Poland and Germany are key markets for the fuel.

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Hybrids shine as EU new-car market sees summer growth

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Meanwhile, increases were seen in the next two largest markets of Italy (up 4.7%) and Spain (up 3.4%) in the month. Registrations in Italy surged by 5.2% It sat just 1.4pp behind petrol’s market share in July, compared to a 10.4pp gap from 12 months ago. The gap to petrol shortened too, going from 11.8pp one year ago to 5.5pp.

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EU new-car market suffers worst performance in over two years

Baua Electric

Italy also posted a sharp decline of 13.4%, while volumes in Spain decreased 6.5%, the country’s first drop since March. Meanwhile, Italy and Spain were up 3.8% Looking at other noteworthy performances, Finland slumped 30.3%, followed by Ireland (down 25.4%) Sweden (down 21%), Italy (down 12.3%) and Austria (down 7.9%).