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Global automotive markets see shifts in sales and electrification
Global automotive markets are experiencing significant shifts toward electrification and varying regional growth patterns. In Brazil, vehicle registrations reached a record 509,686 units in September, an 8.32% increase compared to the previous year, according to Fenabrave. This growth is supported by government incentive programs like Move Brasil and Carro Sustentável. Additionally, the Brazilian market for electrified light vehicles surpassed 1 million cumulative units sold.
In Portugal, the market grew 13.4% in September, with Tesla's Model 3 leading registrations and closely challenging the Peugeot 2008 for annual leadership. Globally, gasoline-only vehicle sales fell below 50% of the market for the first time in the first half of 2026, as electric and hybrid models expanded their share.
Other regional highlights include Mexico reaching a historic high of 1.14 million light vehicle sales between January and September, and Mercedes-Benz India reporting its strongest-ever nine-month sales performance with 15,190 units. Meanwhile, Dacia is adjusting production at its Mioveni plant in Romania, implementing temporary shutdowns and voluntary departure programs to align with new digital and robotic strategies.
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ABVE · ACAP · Anfavea · Arcelio Junior · BYD · Brazil · Dacia · European Union · Fenabrave · Fiat · Mercedes-Benz India · Peugeot
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brazil recorded 509,686 vehicle registrations in September, an 8.32% increase compared to September 2025. mrnews.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Brazilian fleet of electric and hybrid vehicles reached 1 million units since 2012. climainfo.org.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Move Brasil and Carro Sustentável programs have influenced consumer decisions and helped stabilize the truck segment. mrnews.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brazil's domestic vehicle production grew 9.7% in 2024, reaching 2.55 million units. revista.istoe.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Between January and September, Brazil registered over 4.2 million vehicle units, a 14.41% increase year-over-year. mrnews.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Electric and hybrid vehicle market share in Brazil rose from 5.2% in November 2023 to 21.8% in August 2026. climainfo.org.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The BYD Dolphin Mini became the first 100% electric model to enter the top 3 general sales ranking in Brazil. atarde.com.br
- [● 7 SOURCES] EU battery-electric vehicle sales reached 1.64 million between January and August 2026. www.cnbce.com · skandynawiainfo.pl · mecanicaonline.com.br · www.stiripesurse.ro · www.numerama.com · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Brazilian market for light electrified vehicles surpassed 1 million units sold in September. portaldaautopeca.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Diesel prices in Europe have increased by approximately 38% since the start of the conflict in the Middle East. www.cnbce.com · www.hibridosyelectricos.com · sapo.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Battery-electric vehicles accounted for 21.7% of the new car market in the EU between January and August 2026. skandynawiainfo.pl · www.numerama.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The number of electric models available in the EU increased by 50% in one year. www.cnbce.com · skandynawiainfo.pl · mecanicaonline.com.br · www.stiripesurse.ro · sapo.pt · +1 more