European Automakers Stumble Following Key Industry Data Release -- Market Talk

Dow Jones01-27

1226 GMT - European automakers' shares largely fall following new car registrations data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association. Total new car registrations in 2025 rose 2.4% on year, though volumes remain well below prepandemic levels. New petrol and diesel car sales fell by 18.9% and 24% on year, respectively, while Chinese electric-vehicle maker BYD sold more than two times as many cars in 2025 as it did in 2024. A difficult macroeconomic backdrop alongside "structural competitive disadvantages [and] technology disruption" are among factors weighing on the sector, Citi analysts write. Volkswagen falls 1.4%, while Mercedes-Benz and Renault slip 1.1% and 0.65%. BMW falls 0.6%, while Porsche AG drops 0.9%. (josephmichael.stonor@wsj.com)

 

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January 27, 2026 07:26 ET (12:26 GMT)

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