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European Car Sales Surge 11% Amid EV Boom

10/28/2025

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European car sales rose for the third month in a row, up 11% to 1.24 million units in September.
The United Kingdom and Germany posted 14% and 13% gains, respectively.
Stellantis and Renault led growth among manufacturers as sales of fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids rose.
The European Union (EU) seeks to diversify suppliers and explore local rare-earth production amid tensions with China and phasing-out uncertainty by 2035.

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Story summary

European car sales rose for the third month in a row, up 11% to 1.24 million units in September.
The United Kingdom and Germany posted 14% and 13% gains, respectively.
Stellantis and Renault led growth among manufacturers as sales of fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids rose.
The European Union (EU) seeks to diversify suppliers and explore local rare-earth production amid tensions with China and phasing-out uncertainty by 2035.