The sector is rising again (+0.4%), with 1.9 used cars sold for every new one in H1 2025
Market rebounds
The used car market closed June 2025 with a modest yet significant positive signal: 422,627 ownership transfers, up 0.4% compared to the same month in 2024.
This is what emerges from the latest UNRAE data released in recent hours.
The rebound comes after May’s setback, which interrupted a long growth streak. Growth was supported by minivolture, up 1.5%.
Diesel dominance fading
Diesel still leads with 41.1%, but petrol follows closely (38.5%). Hybrids grew strongly (10.6%), while EVs and plug-ins exceeded 1%.
Private trades on the rise
Transactions between private owners/companies increased to 56.1%, while dealer-to-client sales fell to 39.2%. Rental-origin cars remain marginal.
Regional trends
Lombardy leads (16%), followed by Lazio (10.1%) and Campania (9%). Sicily recorded notable growth (+0.4 p.p.).
Age of cars
Nearly half of all used cars sold are over 10 years old (48%). Only 23.2% were under 4 years old, down from 2024.
Minivolture trend
Minivolture grew, with private trade-ins reaching 57.7% and hybrid cars climbing to 12.9%.
Used vs new
In H1 2025, 1.9 used cars were sold for every new one, up from 1.8 in 2024.
Emission standards
Euro 6 cars dominate (51.1%), showing gradual fleet renewal.