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- Germany became the country with the highest production for the European market with more than 1.16 million cars in the January-May 2026 period.
- China surprisingly rose to third place with a production of over 570 thousand vehicles targeting Europe.
- Italy remained only in 13th place on the list with a production figure of around 150 thousand.
- German automotive giants are increasingly turning to overseas factories to reduce costs.
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In the European automotive market, shaped by American customs duties and the increase in Asia-origin imported models, the number of vehicles actually produced on the continent is decreasing alarmingly. Even German giants such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen, which want to reduce production costs, tend to move their production lines outside Europe. For example, the BMW X3 is produced in South Africa facilities, although it is designed in Germany.
Germany ranks first in car production for the European market, with more than 1.16 million vehicles in the January-May 2026 period. It is followed by Spain with over 640 thousand vehicles, while China ranks third with a production exceeding 570 thousand. China's rapid growth in the market, led by brands such as MG and BYD, is remarkable. Czechia and France, with production figures of 540 thousand and 410 thousand respectively, are the other important countries on the list.
Italy, on the other hand, draws attention by falling far behind in the list. Producing just over 150 thousand cars for Europe in the first five months of 2026, Italy ranks 13th in the production ranking. While more than one-third of the produced vehicles are FIAT Panda, countries such as Russia, Turkey, Japan, and South Korea are far ahead of Italy.
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- Which are the top three countries producing the most cars for the European market?
- According to January-May 2026 data, the countries producing the most cars for the European market are Germany, Spain, and China, respectively.
- What rank does Italy hold in the car production ranking?
- Italy ranks 13th on the list with a production of about 150 thousand, falling even outside the top ten; the majority of the produced vehicles consist of the FIAT Panda.
- Why is the number of cars produced in Europe decreasing?
- Due to American customs duties and efforts to reduce costs, manufacturers are shifting their production lines to countries outside Europe, including Asia and Africa.