Romania New Car Registrations Drop 26.4 Percent in Q3

The National Institute of Statistics reported that new car registrations in Romania fell by 26.4 percent in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Total passenger car registrations, which include used vehicles, declined by 19.8 percent over the same timeframe.

Other vehicle categories showed divergent trends. Registrations for mopeds and motorcycles increased by 20.4 percent, while buses and minibuses saw a sharp decline of 44.7 percent. Commercial vehicle data remained mixed, with road tractor registrations increasing slightly by 0.5 percent, while lorries and special purpose vehicles dropped by 10.5 percent.

Quarterly comparisons show a continued downward trend, as passenger transport registrations decreased by 3.1 percent and goods transport fell by 3.0 percent relative to the second quarter of 2026. Regarding environmental standards, 67.5 percent of all registered vehicles met Euro 4, 5, or 6 emissions standards by the end of the quarter, with Euro 4 being the most prevalent standard for passenger cars at 31.3 percent.