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The UK's strict Zero Emission Vehicle mandates demand that car makers sell a higher proportion of EVs each year or face fines per non-compliant vehicle sold

UK electric vehicle sales surge 58% in November

New battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in UK rose 58% in November, marking the eleventh month of growth in a row, industry data showed, driven by deep discounts to meet government-mandated levels.

Business • 05 Dec 24

October's overall market decline was equivalent to a loss in turnover of £350m

UK new car sales fall 6% in October, industry data shows

New car registrations in the UK fell for the second time this year, dropping 6% to 144,288 in October, industry data showed today.

Business • 05 Nov 24

84,575 new cars were registered in the UK last month, compared with 85,657 during August 2023, new figures show today

New UK car market slows down in August by 1.3%

Sales of new cars in the UK declined by 1.3% in August, industry figures show today.

Business • 05 Sep 24

A total of 1.9 million vehicles were sold in the UK in 2023, an increase of 17.9% from a year ago

UK sees best year for new car sales since Covid - SMMT

Britain's new car market witnessed its best year since the Covid-19 pandemic as easing supply chain issues helped fulfil pent-up demand for fleet vehicles, an industry body said today.

Business • 05 Jan 24

New car sales in Britain rose by about 20% in September from a year earlier

UK new car sales rise about 20% in September- SMMT

New car sales in Britain rose roughly 20% in September from a year earlier, driven largely by an increase in registrations by fleets, preliminary industry data showed today.

Business • 05 Oct 23

New car registrations in the UK rose for the eighth month in a row in March, new figures show today

UK new car sales up 18% in March, best month for EVs

New car registrations in the UK rose for the eighth consecutive month in March, recording an 18.2% growth from a year earlier.

Business • 05 Apr 23

A Hyundai Ioniq battery electric vehicle charges at an Ionity electric car charging station in Leeds (Getty)

UK car sales hit 30-year low in 2022 - SMMT

British new car sales fell to their lowest level since 1992 last year as manufacturers struggled against pandemic-related parts shortages.

Business • 05 Jan 23

Registrations of new cars in the UK fell by around 24% last month compared with June 2021

UK car industry sees worst June since 1996

The UK automotive industry suffered its worst June for new car sales since 1996, new figures show today.

Business • 05 Jul 22

The UK's SMMT said the auto industry continued to be plagued by a global shortage of semiconductors used in the production of cars

UK new car registrations' weakest September in 23 years

British new car registrations fell last month by 34% year on year to 215,312 units, according to industry data today that marked the weakest September for at least 23 years.

Business • 05 Oct 21

Covid-19 lockdown measures are keeping UK dealerships closed to the public

Lowest February UK new car sales since 1959

British new car registrations fell by an annual 35.5% last month to their lowest February level since 1959 as lockdown measures kept dealerships closed to the public, an industry body said today.

Business • 04 Mar 21

Demand for new cars in the UK fell 44% in March, in April by 97%, in May by 89% and in June by 35%

UK new car sales post 35% drop in June

British new car registrations fell by an annual 35% in June, the smallest drop since February, as many dealerships reopened after coronavirus lockdown measures were lifted.

Business • 06 Jul 20

UK consumers held back from buying cars amid increased restrictions on diesel vehicles and ongoing economic uncertainty in the run-up to Brexit

UK car sales hit six-year low on Brexit and emissions

The number of new cars sold in Britain last year fell to its lowest since 2013, new figures show today.

Business • 06 Jan 20

UK car sales slowed down by 6.7% last month compared with the same time last year

UK car sales resume slide as Brexit hits buffers

New car sales in Britain dropped in October after a brief rise, as consumers slammed the brakes on purchases once more with Brexit hitting the buffers, industry data showed today.

Business • 05 Nov 19

The UK's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has warned of the existential threat posed by Brexit

UK car sales slump ahead of Brexit 'existential threat'

UK new car sales in 2018 fell at their fastest rate since the global financial crisis a decade ago, hit by the collapse in demand for diesel.

Business • 07 Jan 19

Since hitting record highs in 2015 and 2016, car registrations have fallen in Britain

UK car sales slow down by over 20% in September

British car registrations dropped 20.5% in September compared with the same month a year earlier following the introduction of new emissions standards, industry figures showed today.

Business • 04 Oct 18

The number of new diesel-powered cars plunged 37.2% to 153,594, with demand sliding on UK government plans to improve air quality

UK car sales slide for 12th consecutive month in March

New car sales in Britain fell for a 12th month in March, as demand for diesel vehicles slumped further, this time by more than one third, according to latest industry data.

Business • 05 Apr 18

New registrations for UK vehicles sank 2.8% year-on-year last month to 80,805 cars

UK car sales slide for 11th month in a row

Sales of new cars in Britain fell in February for the eleventh month in a row, as demand for diesel vehicles collapsed by almost a quarter, industry data showed today.

Business • 05 Mar 18

September is normally a strong month for UK car sales

UK car sales set for first annual decline since 2011

UK new car registrations appeared on course for their first annual fall since 2011 after a 9.3% tumble in September, a month which normally accounts for around 15% of demand.

Business • 05 Oct 17

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