In the January-August period of 2026, the automobile and light commercial vehicle market shrank by 11.91 percent. In August, the contraction was 20.28 percent.
AUTOMOBILE AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MARKET
The automobile and light commercial vehicle market decreased by 20.28 percent in August 2026 compared to the same period last year, reaching 81 thousand 31 units.
In August, automobile sales decreased by 25.16 percent compared to the same month of the previous year, reaching 61 thousand 529 units. The light commercial vehicle market increased by 0.34 percent to 19 thousand 502 units.
The automobile and light commercial vehicle market increased by 4.4 percent compared to the 5-year average sales in August.
The automobile market increased by 2.3 percent compared to the 5-year average sales in August.
The light commercial vehicle market increased by 11.6 percent compared to the 5-year average sales in August.
Compared to the 10-year average sales in August, the automobile and light commercial vehicle market increased by 23.9 percent.
The automobile market increased by 22.5 percent compared to the 10-year average sales in August.
The light commercial vehicle market increased by 28.4 percent compared to the 10-year average sales in August.
TOGG SALES
While electric vehicle sales increased rapidly again, TOGG sold 4,886 units.
