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Categories: BUSINESS

Italy's expanding used‑car market

Entities: Ford · Associazione Nazionale Filiera Industrie dell'Automobile (Anfia) · Fiat · Italy · UNRAE

Overview

Italy’s second‑hand automotive market continued to grow through 2026, reaching about €27 billion and serving two‑thirds of consumers. In the first half of 2026 car ownership transfers rose 5.2% y‑o‑y to 263,311 and motorcycle transfers increased 5.4%; deregistrations climbed 19.3% for cars and 3.2% for motorcycles. Hybrid gasoline models accounted for 11.7% of transfers and electric cars 1.4%, signalling gradual electrification.

A carVertical analysis showed the Volkswagen Golf as the most searched model (3.7% of queries), followed by the Audi A3 and Fiat 500. The Smart Fortwo recorded the highest share of damage (23.8%) and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio led in odometer tampering (3.9%). Experts advise full vehicle‑history checks and professional inspections.

May 2026 data indicated a 3.1% dip in used‑car transfers to 444,625, but the year‑to‑date total remained 0.7% above 2025 levels. Diesel‑powered used cars held 37.9% of the market, gasoline 38.6%, while hybrids and plug‑in hybrids continued to expand. Lombardy contributed 16.2% of national transfers, keeping the north‑west region dominant.

In the broader vehicle sector, light commercial registrations fell 4.7% to 94,113 units, whereas heavy‑truck registrations rose 4% to roughly 15,000, driven largely by trucks over 16 tonnes. Diesel remained the main fuel (77.6% for light, 97.4% for heavy), while hybrid gasoline models grew 67% and plug‑in hybrids surged 238%.

Timeline

  1. about 13 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Italian vehicle market shows mixed 2026 trends across commercial and used sectors

    Italy’s 2026 vehicle market split: light commercial registrations fell 4.7 %, heavy trucks rose 4 %; diesel fuel dominance grew, while used‑car transfers slipped 3.1 % in May but up 0.7 % YTD.

  2. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Italy's used‑car market expands in 2026 with rising sales and fraud concerns

    Italy's used‑car market grew 5% in June 2026, with higher deregistrations and a surge in hybrid/electric sales; VW Golf remained top‑searched model, while damage and odometer fraud risks persist.

  3. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Diesel engines remain viable in Italy's hybrid and used‑car markets

    Diesel hybrids (MHEV, HEV, PHEV) persist in Italy, and an expert says diesel cars can still be the top used‑car choice for high‑mileage drivers despite urban emission limits.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Italy's used‑car market faces rising odometer fraud alongside robust sales volumes

    Italy’s used‑car market shows high odometer fraud, especially in diesel and gasoline models, while sales volumes stay strong and hybrid/electric shares rise sharply.

  5. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Fast fashion's impact fuels crisis in Italy's Prato textile district, boosting second‑hand trend

    Fast fashion fuels environmental harm and a textile crisis in Italy's Prato, while Gen Z drives a second‑hand clothing surge.

  6. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brumbrum transforms Italy's used‑car market with industrial‑scale refurbishment

    Brumbrum’s industrial refurbishment boosts transparency in Italy’s used‑car market.

  7. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Italy's second‑hand market hits €27.2 bn as 65% of consumers trade used goods

    65% of Italians used second‑hand goods in 2025, pushing the market to €27.2 bn and digital adoption to 71%.

Sources

aci.it · aduc.it · alvolante.it · earlylearninghq.org.uk · ennapress.it · eroicafenice.com · ilfattoquotidiano · infomotori.com · inforicambi.it · lamilano.it · motorionline.com · motorlife.it · teleborsa.it · trasportale.it · tvprato.it · uominietrasporti.it · vivicentro.it · webnews.it