European new car sales were surprisingly strong in the first half of 2026 but will likely fade. But sales are being increasingly snared by incoming Chinese competition.

China's auto exports are growing faster than domestic retail sales, according to June sales figures released by major automakers, underscoring a trend analysts say turns overseas…

European new car sales were surprisingly strong in the first half of 2026 but will likely fade. But sales are being increasingly snared by incoming Chinese competition.