Overview
- Spain built 223,468 vehicles in September, up 8.8% on last year’s weak month, leaving year‑to‑date output at 1,702,050, down 5.2%.
- Anfac now expects full‑year production to come in below 2.3 million vehicles.
- Exports totaled 189,636 units in September, up 2.2%, yet year‑to‑date shipments fell 8.6% to 1,461,098 as Europe absorbed 91.3% with softer demand in Germany, France and Italy.
- Alternative‑energy models gained share, with 88,055 units in September for 39.4% of output and year‑to‑date volume up 29% to 649,526 for a 38.2% share.
- Factory conversions to build new zero‑emission models continue to weigh on throughput, while demand in the Americas rose 3% and Africa 3.3%.