Mini increased sales in Europe 49 percent last month, helped by a 83 percent sales surge for its signature model.
Honda, Bentley, Mini, Cupra and Porsche had double-digit sales percentage increases in January in an overall European market that was down by 2 percent.
Among the 17 brands that recorded gains during the first month of 2022 were Aston Martin, Kia, Hyundai, Lotus, Mazda and Dacia, according to figures from market researcher Dataforce.
The semiconductor shortage was the main reason for the region's sales decline.
Honda was up 65 percent because of strong demand for the Jazz small hatchback and HR-V small SUV.
Bentley increased sales 49 percent, helped by the Bentayga SUV.
Mini also rose 49 percent, boosted by sales of the BMW Group subsidiary's signature model.
Other brands that recorded gains last month were VW Group niche brand Cupra (47 percent), Porsche (39 percent) Aston Martin and Kia (each 38 percent) and Hyundai (34 percent).
Brands that recorded declines but still beat the market: Ferrari and Lamborghini.
