MG, Tesla, Ferrari, DS and Maserati had triple- or double-digit sales percentage increases in December in an overall European market that was down by 29 percent.
Among the 15 brands that beat the market were Porsche, Kia, Mini, Hyundai, Lotus, Toyota, Bentley and Aston Martin, according to figures from market researcher JATO Dynamics.
The semiconductor shortage was the main reason for the region's sales decline.