Hybrid cars top choice for consumers in Europe in 2025: dataPARIS, France, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Hybrid-electric vehicles dethroned purely petrol-powered cars as the top power option among consumers in Europe last year, data showed Tuesday. Despite the only modest overall sales growth, consumers continued to shift towards hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. Volkswagen Group saw sales rise by 5.5 percent last year to increase its lead as the top-selling carmaker in Europe. France's Renault saw similar growth, but Stellantis -- which owns several European brands such as Peugeot and Fiat -- saw sales slide by 4.7 percent. China's SAIC Motor, which owns the MG brand, saw sales rise by a third.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 27, 2026 05:34 UTC