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12 12, 2024

NOVEMBER 2024 NEW CAR REGISTRATION FALL. Short new car news.

By | December 12th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the November new car market fell by -1.9%, with a total of 153,610 new car registrations. This marks the second consecutive monthly decline in four months. Petrol registrations were down -17% and diesel  down -10%, while battery electric registrations continued to [...]

11 11, 2024

OCTOBER 2024 NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS FALL. Short new car news.

By | November 11th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that in October, the UK new car market fell by -6% to 144,288 registrations. October’s best-selling car was the Kia Sportage and the Ford Puma continues to lead in the year-to-date sales. Massive manufacturer investment in model choice and market support [...]

6 10, 2024

SEPTEMBER 2024 NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS. Short new car news.

By | October 6th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that a total of 275,239 new 74 plate cars were registered last month. However, this is still -19% down from pre-COVID levels in September 2019. Plug-in hybrids grew faster than any other fuel type, up 32%, representing a 8.9% share of the [...]

10 09, 2024

AUGUST 2024 NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS. New car news.

By | September 10th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

UK new car registrations for the month of August are traditionally quiet, with many new car buyers preferring to wait until September for the new number plate. Last month was no different, with a -1.3% drop in new car registrations. However, battery electric vehicles (BEV) registrations rose by 10.8%.  Figures from the Society of [...]

4 07, 2024

UK NEW CAR MARKET BREAKS THE MILLION NEW CAR REGISTRATION. Short new car news.

By | July 4th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

The UK market breaks the million new car registrations mark at the half-year point. This is the first time it has happened since 2019. In June 2024, the new car market grew only 1.1%, with a total of 179,263 units registered. Growth was primarily driven by fleet registrations, while demand from private buyers has [...]

16 05, 2024

APRIL 2024 NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS. Short new car news.

By | May 16th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the UK new car registrations grew by 1.0% in April. This has been the 21st consecutive month of growth but private new car sales continues to fall down -17.7% to 50,458. A total of 134,274 new cars were registered last month. [...]

5 03, 2024

BEST FEBRUARY 2024 UK NEW CAR MARKET FOR 20 YEARS. Short new car news.

By | March 5th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

The UK new car market has recorded its best February performance for new car registrations in two decades, according to new figures from the Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).  New car registrations rose by 14%, with a total of 84,886 new cars registered. This marks the 19th consecutive month of growth, driven [...]

14 02, 2024

JANUARY 2024 NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS GROW. Short new car news

By | February 14th, 2024|car news|0 Comments

January 2024 UK new car market grew by 8.2% according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 142,886 new cars were registered and this was mostly down to fleet registrations. Private retail demand is still down.  The best selling new car for last month was [...]

8 08, 2023

JULY 2023 NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS ON THE RISE. Short new car news.

By | August 8th, 2023|car news|0 Comments

According to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK new car market grew by 28.3%. A total of 143,921 new vehicles were registered in July. Company registrations was where most of the growth came from up 61.9%.Electrified vehicles accounted for 35.4% of the market. The industry remains committed [...]