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Record EV market share but weak private demand frustrates ambition

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on the previous year, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market recorded its second successive year of growth with 1,952,778 new cars reaching the road in 2024 a rise of 2.6% to 42,647 units.

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Alarm bells ringing as EV transition hits auto industry

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Industry outlook anticipates 116,000 fewer new electric cars and vans will be registered this year compared with expectations when mandate was announced. Industry outlook anticipates 116,000 fewer new electric cars and vans will be registered this year compared with expectations when mandate was announced.

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Electric van demand static in 2024 despite biggest overall market in three years

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More demand for new vans but fewer 4x4s and pick-ups registered as double-cab tax hike looms. to surpass 350,000 registrations in 2024, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Number of new light commercial vehicles joining UK roads up 3.0% to 351,834 units in 2024.

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March 2025 new car pre-registration figures

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SMMT released figures for March pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received by suppliers from selling those pre-registered cars. This information is published on a monthly basis.

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New van market hits three year high but EVs need boost

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in October with 26,974 new vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). in October with 26,974 new vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Van market posts second best-ever November but EVs and pick-ups need support to keep pace

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in November, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With 30,300 new vans, pick-ups and 4x4s registered, it was the second biggest November in history for the market. 1 Growth was recorded across all van weight classes, with small van volumes up 128.6% to 3,012 units.

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Colours put in the shade as grey matters most to UK car buyers

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Grey is officially the nation’s favourite new car ‘colour’ for the fifth year in a row, with more than a quarter (25.7%) of UK buyers choosing the shade in 2022, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). of all cars registered. of the market at 55,401 units.

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