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New car market ends five months of decline

Sep 05, 2022Comments off

The UK new car market rose by 1.2% in August, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The

Comments on SMMT new car sales report

Aug 06, 2019Comments off

Michael Woodward, UK automotive lead, Deloitte, said: “Car sales declined by 4.1% this month compared to the same time last year, making it the lowest

New car market declines in July but pure EV...

Aug 06, 2019Comments off

The UK new car market declined again in July, with 157,198 vehicles leaving showrooms, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers

Reaction to May’s SMMT car sales repo...

Jun 05, 2019Comments off

Jon Lawes, Managing Director, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions: “A challenging month for the UK car industry has nevertheless seen a continued transition towards alternatively fueled vehicles,

UK new car market falls again in May

Jun 05, 2019Comments off

The UK new car market declined by -4.6% in May with 183,724 units registered, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers

No diesel ‘firesale’ in sight as dealer...

Apr 08, 2019Comments off

Diesel car prices are holding firm despite the dramatic drop in demand for new cars powered by the fuel, according to research by Britain’s leading

Industry comments on SMMT new car registrat...

Apr 04, 2019Comments off

Ashley Barnett, Head of Consultancy at Lex Autolease: “The new number plate release means March is usually a strong month for registrations, so although today’s

UK car market falls in March as uncertainty...

Apr 04, 2019Comments off

UK new car registrations declined by -3.4% last month, as political and economic uncertainty and continuing confusion over diesel affected demand, according to figures released today by the

UK new car market stable in February, as EV...

Mar 06, 2019Comments off

The UK’s new car market enjoyed marginal growth in February, up 1.4% following five straight months of decline, according to the latest figures released today

New car registrations dip -1.6% in January ...

Feb 05, 2019Comments off

The UK’s new car market dipped -1.6% in January, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).