European Auto Sales Fall Even as EV Demand Cushions the Drop

European car sales fell in January, breaking a six-month growth streak as consumer reticence in several markets overshadowed still-robust demand for electrified models.

New-vehicle registrations declined 3.5% to 961,382 last month, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association said Tuesday. France and the region’s biggest market Germany led the drop, while sales rose in the UK and Italy.