In August 2024, petrol car sales dropped by 17.1%, all four key markets recording significant declines: France (-36.6%), Italy (-18.8%), Spain (-17.4%), and Germany (-7.4%). Petrol cars now represent 33.1% of the market, down from 32.6% in August last year.

The diesel car market saw a decline of 26.4%, resulting in a 11.2% share of the market. Double-digit decreases were observed in almost all European markets.