Austria Passenger Car Sales : 2026 (Jan-Sep)

Registrations were up 12% for the first three quarters. VW, as always, is on top with 13.2% share. I've got data going back to 1984 and that is the lowest share for VW in all that time. It still isn't being threatened. noticed Dacia is reducing its volume and it is so consistent, it must be a policy. Is it shifting away from value pricing?

Chinese brands are arriving although only BYD has has had a major impact so far. Legacy brands will be feeling uneasy. 

Data source: Statistik Austria. 

GAC Trumpchi Deliveries 2026: Q1-Q3

GAC Trumpchi is up 3% on a Q1-Q3 direct comparison. The Trumpchi name is not used for export markets; it's apparently too close to the name Trump. I don't know how that confusion could happen.

There is quite a range of models, with MPV's are well represented. The above S7 has hints of Range Rover in the design and below, the M8 has similarities with a Toyota model. I guess it's hard to be original with so many models out there.

Data source: Guangzhou Automobile Group.

GAC Aoin/Hyptec Deliveries 2026: Q1-Q3

Things are going well for this division of GAC. In nine months of 2026, they have reached last years total. Comparing nine months, deliveries are up 56%.

Aion is the core mainstream electric vehicle brand while Hyptec is the upmarket, premium and performance EV sub-brand. There is no sales breakdown between the two, GAC combining them as you see to the right. Aoin is well ahead in volume as you would expect. 

Exports are a priority, so these names will become increasingly well known around the world.  

Data source: Guangzhou Automobile Group.
Photos: Aion V & Hyptec HT.