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AutoPresse Data · Monthly report
New car registrations in Germany and Austria: May 2026
264,977 new cars were registered in 2 markets in May 2026. Germany led with 239,448, followed by Austria with 25,529. The best-selling brand across the region was Volkswagen.
264,977new cars registered
2markets covered
VolkswagenNo. 1 brand (19.5 % of brand data)
Ranking by country
| # | Country | New cars | vs. previous month | Used cars | Top brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 239,448 | -3,9 % | – | Volkswagen 45,576, Mercedes-Benz 19,846, BMW 19,665 |
| 2 | Austria | 25,529 | -7,2 % | – | Volkswagen 3,924, Škoda 2,682, BMW 1,745 |
Top 15 brands across the region
Brand totals add up the brand lists published per country; some markets only publish their top brands.
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Sources and method
- Germany: Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), FZ10 – Neuzulassungen von Pkw nach Marken, Mai 2026
- Austria: Statistik Austria, Kfz-Neuzulassungen – Pkw nach Marken, Mai 2026
Figures are first registrations of new passenger cars as reported by national registers and importer associations. Data is updated daily; months still running are marked. Editorial standards · Corrections
