European car market: Volkswagen T-Roc leads August sales

The European automotive market saw significant shifts in August sales rankings. The Volkswagen T-Roc reclaimed the top position with 12,185 registrations, despite a 17 percent year-on-year decline. It surpassed the Dacia Sandero, which fell to second place with 11,996 registrations. The Volkswagen Golf secured third place with 11,752 units, marking a 24 percent increase from the previous year. Mercedes-Benz GLC followed in fourth place, showing a 62 percent growth in sales.

Tesla experienced a notable recovery, with the Model Y jumping from 73rd place in July to 7th in August. The Model Y recorded 10,281 registrations, representing a 20 percent increase compared to the same month last year. Other top performers included the Citroën C3, Toyota Yaris, Peugeot 208, and Toyota Yaris Cross.

In the Slovenian market, new pricing and availability have been announced for a Chinese manufacturer's electric and hybrid models designed to compete with the Tesla Model Y. The electric lineup includes various battery capacities and ranges, with the Standard Range starting at 36,490 euros and the Performance Ultra reaching 47,990 euros. A range-extended version (REEV) is also available, offering a total range of up to 1,017 kilometers.