Car guides
Plain-English explainers on the European car market, backed by open data.
How fast are electric cars taking over in Europe, which countries lead, and why the gap between them is so large. With live data by country.
Why diesel is declining in EuropeDiesel was once the default choice for European drivers. Here is why its share of new cars has fallen sharply, and where it still holds on.
How old are cars across Europe?The age of a country’s car fleet says a lot about its economy and how fast it can go electric. See which countries have the oldest and youngest cars.
The safest countries to drive in EuropeRoad safety varies widely across Europe. See which countries have the fewest road deaths per capita and what sets them apart.
Which country has the most cars per person in Europe?Car ownership per capita reveals a lot about wealth, geography and public transport. See the European ranking.
How to read car specificationsWhat top speed, power in kW and horsepower, dimensions, CO2 and fuel economy actually tell you about a car, and where the numbers come from.
How many cars are there in Europe?How many passenger cars are on the road in Europe, which countries have the most, and how the fleet has grown. With live data by country.
Car CO2 emissions in Europe: the cleanest and most pollutingHow clean are new cars across Europe? Which countries have the lowest average CO2 emissions, and why the gap between them is so wide. With live data by country.