Gains were made across all major markets, led by Spain (23.3%) and followed by Italy (10.6%), France (10%), the UK (9.6%) and Germany (6.2%).
Figures for the year to date were similarly positive with registrations surpassing nine million units (9,056,539) – up 8.6% over the same period last year. Again, all major markets saw growth: both Spain (22.3%) and Italy (15%) posted double-digit rises, ahead of the UK (6.7%), France (5.9%) and Germany (5.6%).