Modest Rebound in German Car Market in 2025
Germany’s new car market returned to growth in 2025, with registrations rising 1.4% to 2.86 million units, according to the KBA. Hybrids emerged as the most popular powertrain, accounting for nearly 40% of sales, while battery-electric vehicles surged 43%. Despite the gains, the market remains around 750,000 units below its pre-Covid 2019 level, highlighting a still-fragile recovery.