ROME, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The market for new cars in Italy began on a positive note in 2026, with January sales up 6.18% year-on-year to around 142,000 vehicles, transport ministry data showed on Monday.
Over the whole of 2025, full-year sales fell 2.1% to around 1.56 million units.
Italian market leader Stellantis (STLAM.MI) , whose brands include Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and Chinese joint venture Leapmotor, outpaced market growth in January, with sales up by around 11% and a market share of 32.6%, according to Reuters calculations.
Chinese automakers continued to perform strongly, with BYD (002594.SZ) sales jumping by around 330% year-on-year to 3,553 units, and Chery’s (9973.HK) Omoda/Jaecoo brands up 357% to 2,496 units.
Tesla (TSLA.O) ’s Italian sales rose 75% to 713 units.

Italy's new car sales rose by 6.18% year-on-year in January 2026, totaling approximately 142,000 vehicles, according to transport ministry data. In 2025, full-year sales declined by 2.1% to around 1.56 million units. Stellantis led the market with an 11% sales increase and a 32.6% market share. Chinese automakers also saw significant growth, with BYD's sales up 330% and Chery's Omoda/Jaecoo brands up 357%. Tesla's sales increased by 75% to 713 units.

- The Italian car market saw a positive start in January 2026, with sales increasing by 6.18% year-on-year to approximately 142,000 vehicles.  
- In 2025, total car sales in Italy decreased by 2.1% to around 1.56 million units.  
- Market leader Stellantis experienced an 11% sales increase in January, while Chinese automakers like BYD and Chery reported significant sales growth.

Reuters

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