Europe’s commercial vehicle market showed mixed trends in the first three quarters of 2026 amid rising energy prices.
According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), 1,351,200 new commercial vehicles were registered in EU countries in January–September, up 1.6% from the same period last year.
New truck registrations in the EU rose 7.5% over the period, to 254,079 units. Bus sales increased 15.2% year on year to 32,695 units.
Truck registrations increased in almost all major markets. The figure rose 20.5% in Poland, 13.2% in Spain and 2.5% in Germany. In France, by contrast, it fell 1.6% in the first three quarters of 2026.
Author: SteelOrbis editorial team
