Cyprus Private Car Sales : 2026 (Jan-Apr)

This covers cars sold to private citizens only. The main exclusion is for rental cars. Registrations were down 10%. Kia is the leading brand, with Nissan pushing up into second place. BYD is on a mission and is now seventh. There aren't many Chinese brands here yet either. BAIC has just arrived and won't be the last. 

Data source: Cystat.

Norway Top 30 Passenger Car Sales : 2026 (Jan-Apr)

Norway hasn't been big on this site but a Top 30 just makes the cut. The share data below compares four months of 2025 with 2026. It's quite tumultuous for a sizable market. It's also uniquely electric, with the highest penetration of such vehicles in the world. 

Tesla is the best selling brand, ahead of Toyota and a fast falling Volkswagen. Chinese brands specialise in EVs and are making a mark although you would have to think they have plenty of desire to gain still more success. 

Data source: OFV. Photos: Tesla (3 & Y).

Volvo / Polestar Deliveries : 2025-26 Q1

Volvo had a disappointing 2025 after several years of solid increases. In trying times, 2026 has started with an 11% decrease. 

Most models are feeling the pinch with new models (XC70 and ES90) not of sufficiently large in volume to make up the shortfall. 

Data source: Volvo (ES90) & Polestar (2).

The Rest is up 6% and Europe down just 3.3%. The pain is coming from the Americas (-27.6%) and China (-17%). Volvo is seemingly not chasing volume but realigning its sales to meet market demand. 

As for Polestar, after a poor 2024, 2025 was up 34% and now 2026 is doing well enough with a 7% increase. More detail isn't available. 

The current model range of the Polestar 2 (saloon car), Polestar 3 (SUV), and Polestar 4 (SUV coupe) will be added to in due course.