France’s car market saw a sharper contraction in February 2026, as year-over-year registrations fell by 14.7%, according to data updated on 3 March 2026. The decline marks a significant worsening from January 2026, when registrations were already down 6.6% compared with the same month a year earlier.
The figures are based on year-over-year comparisons, with the “previous” indicator reflecting the change in January 2026 relative to January 2025, and the “actual” indicator capturing the February 2026 drop against February 2025. The acceleration of the downturn suggests mounting pressure on the French auto sector, as back-to-back declines deepen and point to weakening demand or broader headwinds in the market.
