September is always a big month for the uk automotive industry with the change in registration plates and last month was no exception.
The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the new car market grew by 12% with 350,356 new cars registered. This marks the 10th consecutive month of growth and incidentally, the strongest September since 2017.
You probably won’t have failed to notice that most new car manufacturers are offering some form of finance deal creating more opportunities for customers to either buy or lease new cars.
Most registered new car September 2026 and Year To Date.
September 2026 most registered electric cars.
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive said
September’s record EV performance is a major achievement. Drivers are increasingly embracing the growing choice of models made available and high fuel prices are also undoubtedly giving more consumers reason to consider going electric. The industry’s commitment is clear with billions of pounds of investment in new models, new technology and incentives. Despite all these factors, uptake remains behind mandated targets and, whilst flexibilities help, the UK still has the world’s toughest targets and highest energy costs. The Mandate review is an opportunity to review those factors, to build on this momentum and support consumers but, in doing so, strengthen business viability and UK competitiveness.
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Sheridan is an independent automotive editor and founder of We Blog Any Car. With over 30 years’ experience in the motor industry, his work focuses on market insight, buying signals, and real world automotive analysis, with a particular interest in the modern classic market.
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