Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that November 2025 new car registrations fell by -1.6% to 151,154 new registrations.

Best selling new car last month was the Ford Puma

Even in a fragile market, zero emission vehicle uptake continues to rise, which is exactly what we need. But the weakest growth for almost two years – ahead of government announcing a new tax on EVs – should be seen as a wake-up call that sustained increase in demand for EVs cannot be taken for granted. We should be taking every opportunity to encourage drivers to make the switch, not punishing them for doing so, else the ambitions of government and industry will be thwarted.

Said Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive.