Twenty-three brands increased their February European sales by more than the market, which was up 12 percent, while 35 brands ended the second month of the year with volume gains.
Meanwhile, more than 25 brands were in negative territory last month, according to preliminary figures from market researcher Dataforce.
Six brands, led by China's BYD and MG, Geely subsidiaries Lotus and Lynk & CO and Stellantis' Alfa Romeo, reported triple-digit percentage sales gains.