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Industry UK: Plug-in car sales almost doubled in July 2023

UK: Plug-in car sales almost doubled in July 2023

One battery electric car was registered every 60 seconds, on average.
By Brian Potter 07 August 2023
Industry UK: Plug-in car sales reached 25% market share in June 2023

UK: Plug-in car sales reached 25% market share in June 2023

The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling model last month with over 5,500 units sold.
By Brian Potter 10 July 2023
Industry UK noted strong plug-in car sales in May 2023

UK noted strong plug-in car sales in May 2023

The Tesla Model Y maintains its position in the top 10 best-selling models.
By Brian Potter 07 June 2023
Manufacturing / Production Exports fuel growth in UK car production during April

Exports fuel growth in UK car production during April

Output grew for the third consecutive month as supply shortages ease.
By James Fossdyke 05 June 2023
Commercial Vehicles UK commercial vehicle production up in best April since 2010

UK commercial vehicle production up in best April since 2010

The SMMT expects output to grow further in 2022 as supply chain constraints ease.
By James Fossdyke 02 June 2023
Industry UK used car market grows again after nine months of decline

UK used car market grows again after nine months of decline

It's the first year-on-year hike in transactions since the first quarter of 2022.
By James Fossdyke 12 May 2023
Industry UK new van market up by almost five percent in April

UK new van market up by almost five percent in April

The outlook for the sector looks strong, but the SMMT expects a slowdown in the growth of electric vehicles.
By James Fossdyke 08 May 2023
Industry UK new car market grows for ninth consecutive month in April

UK new car market grows for ninth consecutive month in April

However, April's sales remain behind those of pre-pandemic April 2019.
By James Fossdyke 05 May 2023
Manufacturing / Production British commercial vehicle production up in first quarter of 2023

British commercial vehicle production up in first quarter of 2023

That's despite a slightly weak performance in March.
By James Fossdyke 03 May 2023
Manufacturing / Production UK car production up in March as supply constraints ease

UK car production up in March as supply constraints ease

The industry is showing signs of supply slowly returning to normal.
By James Fossdyke 02 May 2023
Industry UK: Plug-in car sales reached a new record in March 2023

UK: Plug-in car sales reached a new record in March 2023

The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling model last month.
By Brian Potter 10 April 2023
Industry UK new van market grows again in March as '23' plate arrives

UK new van market grows again in March as '23' plate arrives

It's the third consecutive month of growth for the new light commercial vehicle market.
By James Fossdyke 06 April 2023
Industry UK new car market grows for eighth consecutive month in March

UK new car market grows for eighth consecutive month in March

But sales are still well below pre-pandemic levels.
By James Fossdyke 06 April 2023
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle output falters in February after 11 months of growth

UK commercial vehicle output falters in February after 11 months of growth

Output fell by a fifth following the best January for a decade.
By James Fossdyke 31 March 2023
Manufacturing / Production UK car industry celebrates

UK car industry celebrates "welcome" increase in production

New figures reveal output rose by more than 13 percent last month.
By James Fossdyke 31 March 2023
Safety Drivers largely in favour of retaining current MOT rules, study shows

Drivers largely in favour of retaining current MOT rules, study shows

Industry survey suggests government plans to reduce safety testing frequency are unpopular with drivers.
By James Fossdyke 24 March 2023
Green UK: Less than a fifth of EV buyers comfortable relying on public chargers

UK: Less than a fifth of EV buyers comfortable relying on public chargers

What Car? research suggests there's less confidence in the public charging network than there was six months ago.
By James Fossdyke 16 March 2023
Commercial Vehicles UK new van market enjoys best February for 25 years

UK new van market enjoys best February for 25 years

Last month saw the highest number of February van sales since 1998.
By James Fossdyke 10 March 2023
Industry Seventh consecutive month of growth for UK new car market

Seventh consecutive month of growth for UK new car market

February saw registrations rise by more than a quarter compared with the same month last year.
By James Fossdyke 10 March 2023
Commercial Vehicles UK commercial vehicle industry enjoys best January since 2012

UK commercial vehicle industry enjoys best January since 2012

The sector is on track to grow significantly in 2023.
By James Fossdyke 03 March 2023
Industry UK new car production remains stable but EV output grows

UK new car production remains stable but EV output grows

Industry body says some UK factories are still suffering as a result of supply shortages.
By James Fossdyke 28 February 2023
Industry UK used car market down amid sluggish sales in new car market

UK used car market down amid sluggish sales in new car market

Slow new car sales have impacted the used car market.
By James Fossdyke 16 February 2023
Industry UK drivers holding on to cars for longer amid cost-of-living crisis

UK drivers holding on to cars for longer amid cost-of-living crisis

Consumer mag What Car? says the trend is harming the car industry.
By James Fossdyke 10 February 2023
Industry UK: Plug-in car sales increased 12% in January 2023

UK: Plug-in car sales increased 12% in January 2023

Rechargeable car sales are expected to further accelerate later this year and take one quarter of the market.
By Brian Potter 08 February 2023
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