EastAutoNews Data · Monthly report

New car registrations in Central & Eastern Europe: May 2026

82,405 new cars were registered in 5 markets in May 2026. Poland led with 48,185, followed by Czech Republic with 20,463. The best-selling brand across the region was Škoda.

82,405new cars registered
5markets covered
ŠkodaNo. 1 brand (17.5 % of brand data)

Ranking by country

#CountryNew carsvs. previous monthUsed carsTop brands
1 Poland 48,185 -2,4 % 56,216 Toyota 6,666, Škoda 4,937, Volkswagen 3,659
2 Czech Republic 20,463 -8,6 % 13,302 Škoda 7,246, Volkswagen 1,540, Hyundai 1,381
3 Slovenia 6,154 +2,5 % – Volkswagen 1,091, Škoda 636, Renault 615
4 Ukraine 5,710 -5,4 % 21,375 Toyota 722, Škoda 512, Renault 458
5 Estonia 1,893 -1,6 % 1,633 Toyota 612, Škoda 300, Volkswagen 194

Top 15 brands across the region

Škoda13,631
Toyota9,599
Volkswagen6,893
Hyundai3,945
BMW3,795
Renault3,588
Kia3,375
Dacia3,323
Mercedes-Benz2,969
Audi2,620
MG2,262
Volvo1,872
Ford1,638
Citroën1,528
Peugeot1,454

Brand totals add up the brand lists published per country; some markets only publish their top brands.

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Sources and method

Figures are first registrations of new passenger cars as reported by national registers and importer associations. Data is updated daily; months still running are marked. Editorial standards · Corrections

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