New car sales rebound in March as registrations rise 11.5%

New car sales have grown for the first time in half a year, according to figures published by the auto sector this morning. Almost 284,000 motors were registered in March, which was an 11.5 per cent increase on the same month last year. It’s the first month of year-on-year sales increases since August 2020 and … Read more

Car registrations down 36% in February to lowest level in 62 YEARS

Registrations of new cars have dropped to the lowest level in February for 62 years, industry figures have confirmed this morning. A total of just 51,312 new models were purchased last month, which is the fewest since 1959 – the year the original Mini went on sale. The month marked a 36 per cent year-on-year … Read more

Car registrations down 36% in February to lowest level in 62 YEARS

Registrations of new cars have dropped to the lowest level in February for 62 years, industry figures have confirmed this morning. A total of just 51,312 new models were purchased last month, which is the fewest since 1959 – the year the original Mini went on sale. The month marked a 36 per cent year-on-year … Read more

New car registrations down by a third in June despite dealers reopening

UK new car registrations fell by more than a third in June, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today has confirmed. Last month’s figures have been eagerly anticipated with showrooms reopening on 1 June as part of eased lockdown measures. The results have provided an initial insight into the auto market’s potential for … Read more

New car registrations down by a third in June despite dealers reopening

UK new car registrations fell by more than a third in June, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today has confirmed. Last month’s figures have been eagerly anticipated with showrooms reopening on 1 June as part of eased lockdown measures. The results have provided an initial insight into the auto market’s potential for … Read more

New car registrations slump 89% to lowest May level since 1952

New car registrations sank 89 per cent to the record-lowest May for motor sales since 1952, according to official figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.  Just 20,247 motors were registered – down from 183,725 in May 2019 – as ‘click and collect’ sales during the month failed to spark UK … Read more