Global passenger car registrations fall 6% in first eight months of 2026

About 46.77 million passenger vehicles were registered worldwide from January to August 2026, down 6% year-over-year. Europe was the only region to grow, while Taiwan's auto suppliers face rising risks from the downturn in key markets.

• Global passenger car registrations reached 46.77 million in the first eight months of 2026, down 6% YoY
• Europe was the only growing region as other major markets contracted
• Taiwanese auto component suppliers face risks from the demand slump