Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the UK new car market continues its decline for a fourth consecutive month.

In January, the new car market fell by -2.5%, with a total of 139,345 new car registrations.

Petrol new car registrations dropped by -15.3%, but registrations for electric, hybrid electric, and plug-in hybrid vehicles continue to grow.

The electric new car market share appears to be on track to miss the government’s 28% target for 2025.

OCTOBER 2025 UK NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS. Short new car news.

November 13th, 2025|0 Comments

October 2025 new car registrations remain stable according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 144,948 new cars were registered in October, representing a 0.5% increase. EVs [...]

LOW MILEAGE FORD CAPRI 280 BROOKLANDS. Used car auction watch.

November 4th, 2025|0 Comments

Take a quick look at this 1987 Ford Capri 280 Brooklands that will at the Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 auction. This Capri is a unrestored example and remarkably has only been [...]

UNRESTORED 1977 FORD ESCORT RS1800 AT THE NEXT ICONIC AUCTIONEERS. Used car auction watch.

October 31st, 2025|0 Comments

Take a quick look at this unrestored 1977 Ford Escort RS1800 that will be at the Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 auction. This car has been cherished, maintained and preserved in near [...]

1975 FORD ESCORT RS1800 GOING TO AUCTION. Used car auction watch.

October 30th, 2025|0 Comments

Take a quick look at this very rare Ford Escort RS1800 that has been confirmed to the first production car of only 109 produced that will be going under the hammer at the Iconic [...]

NEW TO EURO CAR PARTS.

October 26th, 2025|0 Comments

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RARE VAUXHALL CHEVETTE HS AT UK AUCTION. Used car auction watch.

October 25th, 2025|0 Comments

Take a quick look at this 1977 Vauxhall Chevette HS that will be at the Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 auction. This Chevette HS is believed to be the first one built [...]