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50 www.autosubindustry.comPEUGEOT SEES YEAR-ON-YEAR GROWTH IN RETAIL SALES AND MARKET SHAREPEUGEOT has reported year-on-year growth across private car and van volume and market share, while the brand remains in the top 10 for total car and van sales, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).So far this year, the volume of passenger cars sold to retail customers has increased by 19% compared to 2025, rising to 7,623. PEUGEOT%u2019s share of the retail passenger car market has also increased from 2.8% to 3%. This success is the result of an increased focus on retail alongside improvements to the customer experience and through close partnership with the PEUGEOT retailer network, including investment in local marketing and training. Notably, the brand%u2019s retail electric car sales have seen impressive growth year-to-date, achieving 1,599 registrations %u2013 an 130% increase since last year. The brand%u2019s retail electric car market share likewise increased, going from 2.5% to 3.9%.PEUGEOT has also enjoyed a strong first quarter in the LCV market, becoming the third bestselling LCV manufacturer year-to-date. Van sales have grown by 8% year-on-year to 6,748, with market share now at 7.91% %u2013 an increase of 0.8 percentage points.The success of PEUGEOT%u2019s LCV range is further solidified by the PARTNER ranking number one in the compact van segment. With diesel and fully electric powertrain options available, the