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Cars, 202X’s “Golden September” slows but is not in crisis
The car market declines from the previous year’s peak: the unfavorable comparison explains much of the drop.
11 October 2026 1 min read 3 views
The 202X car market is slowing during the traditional “Golden September”, a period historically favorable to sales. However, the result does not necessarily point to weak demand or a market crisis.
The main factor is the base effect: the comparison is made with an exceptionally strong September in the previous year, making the statistical decline look more pronounced. A reliable assessment therefore requires several months of data, not just the annual change.