Germany’s new car registrations swung back into growth in February 2026, rising 3.8% year-on-year after a sharp decline at the start of the year, according to data updated on 6 March 2026.
The February reading marks a notable turnaround from January 2026, when registrations fell 6.6% compared with the same month a year earlier. Both figures are based on year-over-year comparisons, with “actual” showing the change for the stated month versus the same month a year ago, and “previous” reflecting January’s change versus January a year earlier.
The shift from a 6.6% drop to a 3.8% increase suggests a stabilisation in demand in Europe’s largest auto market, and will be closely watched as an indicator of consumer confidence and momentum in Germany’s key automotive sector.
