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Gasoline-only cars fell to 49% of global new-car sales in early 2026, but 83% of vehicles still use a combustion engine in some form.
Gasoline-only cars accounted for 49% of global new-car sales in H1 2026 as electric vehicles and hybrids gained market share worldwide.
Petrol-only cars fell below half of global new-vehicle sales as fuel costs boost electric vehicles and hybrids, with implications for Nigerian buyers in 2026.