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Italy automotive and two-wheel markets show growth in September 2026
The Italian automotive and two-wheel markets showed significant growth in September 2026. The car market saw a 9.9% increase in registrations, reaching 139,356 units. Electrified vehicles are driving this trend, with hybrids accounting for over 50% of the market and pure electric vehicles (BEV) rising to a 7.6% share. Fiat remains a dominant player, with the Fiat Pandina leading sales.
The two-wheel market also grew by 7.86%, with 33,061 vehicles registered. This growth was led by scooters, which saw an 11.21% increase, particularly in the accessible sub-250 cc segment. Motorcycles also returned to growth after two months of decline.
Despite the growth, challenges remain regarding the electric transition. A PwC study indicates that Italy is lagging behind the EU average in electric vehicle adoption, with BEV registrations at 8% compared to the EU average of 21%. Infrastructure and charging availability continue to be significant hurdles for widespread adoption.
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ANCMA · ANFIA · AmCham Italy · Ambrostore · Arkus · Centro Studi Promotor · Fiat · Italy · Leapmotor · Milan · MotixDrive · PwC
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Italian vehicle registrations in September increased by 9.9% compared to the previous year.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Commercial vehicles in Milan spend 21% of their travel time idling with the engine running.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The MotixDrive platform was launched to allow independent automotive operators to share stock and data.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The consolidation of the Italian automotive recovery depends on sustaining demand and fleet renewal.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Milan's idling rate is higher than Paris, where idling intensity is 16%.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Total vehicle registrations for the first nine months of the year rose by 8.7%.