EU Car Sales Remain Far Below Pre-Pandemic Levels Despite Recovery
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The European Union recorded 2.8 million car sales in the first quarter of 2026, according to industry data. This figure represents a significant decline from pre-pandemic levels, when more than four million vehicles were sold during the first quarter of 2019. The automotive sector continues to face challenges in returning to its pre-COVID performance, with sales remaining approximately 30% below 2019 levels despite seven years passing since the pandemic began.