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Industry UK used car market on the up amid surge in demand for electric cars

UK used car market on the up amid surge in demand for electric cars

But the market is still slightly below pre-pandemic levels.
By James Fossdyke 18 May 2022
Industry UK new car registrations down by more than 15 percent in April

UK new car registrations down by more than 15 percent in April

An industry body is blaming supply chain issues for the drop.
By James Fossdyke 06 May 2022
Industry UK: Plug-in car sales almost doubled in March 2022

UK: Plug-in car sales almost doubled in March 2022

The Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3 top new car sales.
By Brian Potter 11 April 2022
Industry UK new van sales down by more than a quarter in March

UK new van sales down by more than a quarter in March

Registrations fell by more than a quarter compared with March 2021.
By James Fossdyke 08 April 2022
Industry UK: New car sales down in

UK: New car sales down in "deeply disappointing" March

Supply issues continue to plague the new car market.
By James Fossdyke 08 April 2022
Industry UK new van market remains above pre-pandemic levels despite slump

UK new van market remains above pre-pandemic levels despite slump

The market was down six percent in February, but sales remain strong.
By James Fossdyke 08 March 2022
Industry UK new car market still below pre-Covid levels despite February growth

UK new car market still below pre-Covid levels despite February growth

Sales were up 15 percent compared with locked-down February 2021.
By James Fossdyke 07 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production up by almost a quarter in January

UK commercial vehicle production up by almost a quarter in January

That's in spite of the ongoing global microchip shortage.
By James Fossdyke 01 March 2022
Industry UK used car market posts double-digit growth despite

UK used car market posts double-digit growth despite "volatile" year

Used car demand rose by more than 11 percent last year.
By James Fossdyke 25 February 2022
Commercial Vehicles UK van market suffers in January after bumper month last year

UK van market suffers in January after bumper month last year

But estimates suggest 2022 will still be a strong year for the industry.
By James Fossdyke 08 February 2022
Industry UK: Mixed results for new car market in January amid ongoing troubles

UK: Mixed results for new car market in January amid ongoing troubles

Sales were up 27.5 percent on January 2021, but down 22.9 percent on pre-pandemic January 2020.
By James Fossdyke 08 February 2022
Industry UK: Plug-in electric car sales almost doubled in January 2022

UK: Plug-in electric car sales almost doubled in January 2022

Rechargeable cars accounted for more than one fifth of the market.
By Brian Potter 07 February 2022
Industry Grey is UK's favourite car colour for fourth consecutive year

Grey is UK's favourite car colour for fourth consecutive year

Almost a quarter of all new cars were painted grey in 2021.
By James Fossdyke 02 February 2022
Manufacturing / Production 2021 branded 'dismal' for UK car production as output falls again

2021 branded 'dismal' for UK car production as output falls again

It was the worst year for UK car production since 1956.
By James Fossdyke 28 January 2022
Corporate / Financial UK car finance market up in November despite new car supply issues

UK car finance market up in November despite new car supply issues

Lenders handed out advances worth more than £3.1 billion to UK private customers.
By James Fossdyke 19 January 2022
Industry New van market grew by a fifth in 2021 amid rising EV demand

New van market grew by a fifth in 2021 amid rising EV demand

Industry body says the market has "bounced back" from coronavirus.
By James Fossdyke 10 January 2022
Industry VW becomes UK's best-selling car brand for first time

VW becomes UK's best-selling car brand for first time

The German company took the crown from last year's leader, Ford.
By James Fossdyke 10 January 2022
Industry UK posts only marginal growth in new car sales during 2021

UK posts only marginal growth in new car sales during 2021

But there was a huge increase in electric car sales.
By James Fossdyke 07 January 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production fell by 7.8 percent in November

UK commercial vehicle production fell by 7.8 percent in November

The small decline is largely down to the global chip shortage.
By James Fossdyke 27 December 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK car production falls by more than a quarter in November

UK car production falls by more than a quarter in November

The industry continues to be impacted by the global chip shortage.
By James Fossdyke 24 December 2021
Commercial Vehicles UK new van market enjoys best-ever November while car sector struggles

UK new van market enjoys best-ever November while car sector struggles

More than 31,000 new light commercial vehicles were registered last month.
By James Fossdyke 08 December 2021
Industry New car market subdued in November amid chip shortage

New car market subdued in November amid chip shortage

November registrations were down by almost a third compared with the pre-pandemic average.
By James Fossdyke 08 December 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production up despite global chip shortage

UK commercial vehicle production up despite global chip shortage

Output was up by more than 17 percent in October.
By James Fossdyke 29 November 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK car industry sees output plummet in worst October for 65 years

UK car industry sees output plummet in worst October for 65 years

Just under 65,000 new cars were built on these shores in October.
By James Fossdyke 29 November 2021
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