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Used electric vehicle sales up 56% in Q1

Pure electric cars were the fastest growing powertrain in the used car market during the first three months of 2023, new data from the SMMT shows.

10 May

Tesla among the top-selling models | Toyota world’s best-selling OEM

Toyota was the world’s best-selling manufacturer, accounting for 13 of every 100 new light vehicles purchased in 2022, according to Jato Dynamics.

registrations 5 May

Fleet and business registrations dominate April’s new car market

There were 71,648 new cars registered to fleet and business in April, compared to 54,251 last year, equating to a 32% year-on-year increase.

registrations 4 May

Forecasts revised for new car market as deliveries increase

New car registrations are expected to exceed previous estimates, new analysis from Cox Automotive suggests.

registrations 3 May

UK car production up 6% in Q1 2023

UK car production has risen by 6% in the first quarter of 2023, with 12,540 more cars being made than in the same period last year.

SMMT 28 Apr

More than 1m electric vehicles now on UK roads

The figures from the SMMT also show that one in five electric vans are registered in the south-east.

26 Apr

Tesla Model Y becomes Europe’s best-selling car in March

Analysing sales across 27 markets in Europe, it was also the best-selling car in Q1 2023, according to Jato Dynamics.

registrations 24 Apr

Electric vehicles drive leased fleet growth beyond pre-pandemic levels

The UK’s leasing fleet has surpassed pre-pandemic volumes thanks to an uplift in demand for EVs, according to the BVRLA.

leasing 6 Apr

Company car registrations up 40% as fleet drives new car market

Fleet registrations drove the new car market in March, with 40% more company cars sold year-on-year, new figures from the SMMT suggest.

registrations 5 Apr

Easing of supply chain shortages drives UK car production rise

UK factories made an additional 8,050 cars, with volumes buoyed by an easing of supply chain shortages, according to the SMMT.

registrations 30 Mar

Fleets rebel against ‘disgraceful’ service from manufacturers

Threat to drop current suppliers could open door to new relationships as Chinese manufacturers start launching electric models in the UK.

vehicle provision 29 Mar

New research suggests drivers do mirror fleet concerns over MOT change

Two new surveys suggest that drivers do not support extending when the first MOT test is due from three years to four.

MoT 22 Mar

New car supply improves as fleet and business registrations increase

Fleet and business new car registrations increased by almost 29% in February as supply chain issues eased, according to the SMMT.

registrations 6 Mar

UK car production figures show electric vehicle increase

Combined battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid electric vehicle volumes were up 49.9% to 28,329 units, according to new figures from the SMMT.

vehicle provision 24 Feb

Used car market down | 640,000 fewer vehicles change hands in 2022

The scale of the squeeze on supply in the UK’s used car market has been revealed in new figures published today by the SMMT.

semiconductor shortage 10 Feb

Long lead times leave fleets facing price increases

Industry calls for greater transparency from manufacturers hit by component shortages.

semiconductor shortage 1 Feb

Supply chain concerns over ULEZ compliant vehicles ahead of expansion

Logistics UK is calling for fleets to be exempt from charges incurred by the expansion of London’s ULEZ, while they struggle to source compliant vehicles.

ULEZ 27 Jan

UK car production at its lowest for more than half a century

UK car production is at its lowest level since 1956, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

semiconductor shortage 26 Jan

Grey is UK’s favourite new car colour for the fifth year in a row

Grey is the UK’s most popular new car colour for the fifth consecutive year, followed by black and white, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

SMMT 18 Jan

Best-selling cars of 2022 revealed

More than 1.6 million new cars were registered in 2022 and the Nissan Qashqai was the nation's favorite model, topping the sales chart for the first time.

Nissan Qashqai 5 Jan

SMMT - Page 7

Used electric vehicle sales up 56% in Q1

Tesla among the top-selling models | Toyota world’s best-selling OEM

Fleet and business registrations dominate April’s new car market

Forecasts revised for new car market as deliveries increase

UK car production up 6% in Q1 2023

More than 1m electric vehicles now on UK roads

Tesla Model Y becomes Europe’s best-selling car in March

Electric vehicles drive leased fleet growth beyond pre-pandemic levels

Company car registrations up 40% as fleet drives new car market

Easing of supply chain shortages drives UK car production rise

Fleets rebel against ‘disgraceful’ service from manufacturers

New research suggests drivers do mirror fleet concerns over MOT change

New car supply improves as fleet and business registrations increase

UK car production figures show electric vehicle increase

Used car market down | 640,000 fewer vehicles change hands in 2022

Long lead times leave fleets facing price increases

Supply chain concerns over ULEZ compliant vehicles ahead of expansion

UK car production at its lowest for more than half a century

Grey is UK’s favourite new car colour for the fifth year in a row

Best-selling cars of 2022 revealed

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

SMMT - Page 7

Used electric vehicle sales up 56% in Q1

Tesla among the top-selling models | Toyota world’s best-selling OEM

Fleet and business registrations dominate April’s new car market

Forecasts revised for new car market as deliveries increase

UK car production up 6% in Q1 2023

More than 1m electric vehicles now on UK roads

Tesla Model Y becomes Europe’s best-selling car in March

Electric vehicles drive leased fleet growth beyond pre-pandemic levels

Company car registrations up 40% as fleet drives new car market

Easing of supply chain shortages drives UK car production rise

Fleets rebel against ‘disgraceful’ service from manufacturers

New research suggests drivers do mirror fleet concerns over MOT change

New car supply improves as fleet and business registrations increase

UK car production figures show electric vehicle increase

Used car market down | 640,000 fewer vehicles change hands in 2022

Long lead times leave fleets facing price increases

Supply chain concerns over ULEZ compliant vehicles ahead of expansion

UK car production at its lowest for more than half a century

Grey is UK’s favourite new car colour for the fifth year in a row

Best-selling cars of 2022 revealed

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

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Vauxhall Frontera first drive | Likeable and great value SUV

Changes to ZEV targets ‘puts billions of pounds of UK investment at risk’

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

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