Gasoline car sales fall to 49 percent worldwide

📉 In the first half of 2026, pure gasoline-powered cars dropped to 49 percent of global new-car sales, losing their market majority for the first time with 20.25 million units sold.

Back in 2021, gas-only models held 73 percent of the market. The decline happened as China and Europe cut traditional engine sales faster than the rest of the world.

If you are shopping for a new vehicle, you will notice more choices on the lot. Battery-powered cars reached 17 percent of the market, while hybrids climbed to 18 percent, offering you practical alternatives to regular fuel. Makers like Toyota report growing interest in these options.

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