Automotive Industry, Quarterly report prepared by PZPM and KPMG, edition H1 2026
Automotive industry seeks a new engine of growth. The defence sector offers an opportunity
The European automotive sector is entering a period of significant change. In the context of a market slowdown and rapidly growing defence expenditure, dual-use solutions, meaning technologies with both civilian and military applications, are emerging as one of the most promising development paths. They open up new opportunities for the industry to diversify its operations, foster innovation, and leverage its expertise and production potential in the defence sector.
The report by KPMG and the Polish Automotive Industry Association (PZPM) also summarizes the results for the first half of 2026. During this period, the number of plug-in hybrid registrations increased by 97.3% year-on-year, driven, among other factors, by the end of the “NaszEauto” subsidy programme for electric vehicles and changes to the tax deductibility limit for vehicle-related costs.
At the same time, Chinese manufacturers are strengthening their presence in the market. For the second time, two Chinese brands ranked among the top 10 best-selling mainstream car brands in Poland.