Cars

UK new car registrations fall -7.3% in January as private and fleet demand declines, down -13.9% and -2.2% respectively.
Registrations of battery electric cars continue to grow, with a year-on-year uplift of 2,720 units, as plug-in hybrids and hybrids also enjoy record demand.
Industry calls for extensive package of incentives to accelerated match 2035 zero-emission transport ambitions – including long-term commitment to the Plug-in Car Grant.

Grey remains UK’s favourite new car colour after taking top spot for first time in 2018.
60.7% of new cars registered in grey, black or white – with a primary colour not making the podium since 2010.
In 1999 blue was top of the charts, today it’s down to fourth as silver falls to its lowest level in 20 years.

UK new car registrations fall -2.4% in 2019 to 2.3 million units, as multiple factors undermine market.
Registrations of battery electric cars surge to record levels, up +144.0%, with a further 23 new models set to hit showrooms in 2020.
CO2 increases for third consecutive year as industry faces tough new targets.
December market ends year on a positive, with overall demand up +3.4%.
Industry calls for measures to increase uptake of latest, low emission vehicles – a vital step in tackling environmental concerns.

UK new car market falls -1.3% in November with 156,621 models registered. For second consecutive month, alternatively fuelled vehicles reach record market share of 10.2%. Market performance year-to-date down -2.7% with 2.2 million cars registered for UK roads. SEE CAR…

UK new car registrations fall -6.7% in October, as consumer confidence remains weak.
Private demand sees significant drop, down -13.2%, while fleet demand remains stable.
Alternatively fuelled vehicles reach record 9.9% market share with 14,231 registered.
Year-to-date market down -2.9% with 58,897 fewer cars registered than in October 2018.

UK new car market declines in first nine months of 2019, as Brexit uncertainty stifles consumer confidence.
September registrations up just 1.3% on low volume 2018, with 343,255 joining British roads.
Year-to-date market remains 49,000 units shy of same period in 2018 to record the lowest performance since 2013.

UK new car market falls -1.6% in August, to 92,573 registrations.
Good news for zero emission vehicle uptake, with registrations up nearly fivefold to take record 3.4% market share as hybrids also register growth.
Industry calls for policies and measures to boost uptake of latest, lowest emission vehicles, a vital step on the road to zero.

UK new car market declines by -4.1% to 157,198 registrations – the lowest July market since 2012.
Battery electric car registrations almost triple to take record monthly market share as new EV forecast suggests full year share could double in 2020.
Year-to-date performance down -3,5%, with more than 1.4 million new cars joining British roads since January.

UK new car market declines for fourth consecutive month, down -4.9% in June, as alternatively fuelled vehicle demand falls for first time in 26 months.
Boost for battery electric cars but plug-in hybrid decline continues, falling -50.4%, as hybrids also take a hit.
Half year market falls -3.4%, with 1.27 million new cars registered in first six months – in line with expectations.

UK new car registrations fall -4.6% in May with 183,724 units registered.
Demand for petrol and AFV vehicles increases, but diesel registrations fall -18.3%
Year-to-date market broadly stable, down -3.1% with 33,000 fewer cars registered compared with 2018.
Meanwhile, the underlying economic and political instability continues to affect consumer and business confidence.