FX.co ★ Italian Car Registrations Accelerate Sharply in February, Jumping 14% Year-on-Year

Italy’s car market showed a strong surge in February 2026, with new car registrations rising 14.0% year-on-year, according to data updated on 3 March 2026. The latest reading marks a notable acceleration from January 2026, when registrations were up 6.2% compared with the same month a year earlier.

The figures are based on year-over-year comparisons, with the “actual” value reflecting the change in February 2026 relative to February 2025, while the “previous” value captures January 2026 versus January 2025. The sharp improvement suggests growing momentum in Italy’s automotive sector at the start of 2026, signaling a stronger pace of demand than seen at the beginning of the year.