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 [...]
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 [...]
The UK new car market grew for a 22nd consecutive month in May 2024. Last month, a total of 147,678 new cars were registered.This marks the best May performance since 2021 according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). May's best selling car was the Kia Sportage. Figures from the [...]
Latest figures from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the UK new car market grew by 21% in September. A total of 272,610 new cars where registered last month. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive commented, A bumper September means the new car market remains strong despite economic challenges. However, with [...]
June 2023 UK new car market grew by 25.8% …according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 177,266 new vehicles were registered last month, this marks the 11th consecutive month of growth. A total of 949,720 new cars have joined our UK roads in the first six months [...]
The UK new car market continues its upward trend with its ninth consecutive month of growth in April according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 132,990 new car registrations were recorded last month but this is still -17.4% down compared to the same period [...]
UK new car registrations grew again for the seventh consecutive month in February. New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show a total of 74,441 new cars were registered last month - a rise of 26.2%. The best selling new car last month was the Vauxhall Corsa. Hybrid Electric [...]
New figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show new car registrations rising in September by 4.6%.A total of 225,269 new cars were registered.Year to date new car registrations are down -8.2%. September has seen Britain’s millionth electric car reach the road – an important milestone in the shift to zero [...]
The UK used car market fell by -18.8% during the second quarter of this year with a total of 1,759,684 transactions. Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show 407,820 fewer used vehicles changed hands compared with the same period last year. With the easing of Covid restrictions in 2021 this [...]
June 2022 new car registrations fell by -24.3% according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This represents the weakest new car registrations performance for June since 1996!! Better news is that Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) growth continues with an 14.6% increase. The semiconductor shortage is stifling the new car market even [...]
