Registrations

SMMT released figures for March pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in March 2024 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the March 2024 release

Zero emission HGV use trebles in a year – but accounts for just 0.05% of HGVs on the road with end of sale in 2035. Massive manufacturer investment means operators can choose from 27 different zero emission trucks – but…

Number of vehicles on UK roads reaches record 41.4 million in 2023, with car ownership up 1.6% to 35,694,845 units. The average car in use saw CO2 emissions decline by -2.1%, notably thanks to incentivised investment by business fleets into…

Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grows 11.1% to 52,916 units in best March performance for three years. Growth in uptake of all LCVs besides medium-sized vans, with the largest models up 16.1% as demand for smaller vans bounces…

New car registrations rise 10.4% in best March since 2019 and 20th consecutive month of growth. Overall increase driven by fleet investment with weak confidence constraining private retail demand. Industry calls for EV incentives with battery electric car market off…

SMMT released figures for February pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in February 2024 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the February 2024 release

New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations grow 2.2% to 17,934 units in the best performance for the month for 26 years. Large vans remain most popular as demand rises by 1.4% to 12,300 units, while medium and small-sized van demand…

New car registrations rise 14.0% to 84,886 units – best performance for the month since 2004. Battery electric vehicle share grows during traditionally low-volume, pre-new number plate month. Industry calls for fairer EV taxation as fleets continue to drive growth,…

SMMT released figures for January pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in January 2024 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the January 2024 release

Demand for new buses, coaches and minibuses reaches highest level since the pandemic with 4,932 new units entering service in 2023. Market up 44.6% on previous year but remains -16.0% down on 2019. Sector leads UK’s Net Zero journey as…