FX.co ★ Italian Car Registrations Growth Cools Sharply in October, Year-on-Year Pace Nearly Halved

Italy’s car market lost momentum in October 2026, with the year-over-year growth rate in new car registrations nearly halving compared with the previous month. According to the latest data updated on 2 November 2026, Italian car registrations rose 4.8% in October on a year-over-year basis, down from a 9.8% year-over-year increase recorded in September 2026.

Both figures measure the change in registrations relative to the same month a year earlier, highlighting a clear deceleration in the market’s expansion. While registrations continued to grow in October, the slower pace suggests that the strong rebound seen in September has eased, potentially signaling a shift toward more moderate demand in Italy’s auto sector heading into the final months of 2026.