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EVs and company cars fuel November new car sales boost

5 December 2022

UK new car sales were up 23.5% in November, with 142,889 sold in what was the fourth month of consecutive growth, the figures from the… Read More

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Li-Ion batteries: Size does not matter

5 December 2022

Imagine if today we had only ever known electric cars, which were the dominant powertrain of choice in the late 1800s. Consider someone coming along… Read More

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New car sales up in October, but 2022 market expectations reduced

4 November 2022

New car sales were up 26.4% in October, hitting 134,344 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT),… Read More

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Used car sales fell in Q2

10 August 2022

Used car sales dropped by 18.8% in the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures from the SMMT, although used battery electric vehicle… Read More

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Report: Common repair standards required for EVs

25 July 2022

Common crash repair standards for EVs are going to be vital going forward, a new report looking at the impact on bodyshops and the insurance… Read More

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June new car sales: Weakest since 1996

5 July 2022

New car sales fell by 24.3% last month, making it the weakest June since 1996, according to the latest figures from the SMMT, with ongoing… Read More

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UK used car market grows 5.1% in Q1 2022

10 May 2022

The UK’s used car market increased 5.1% in the first quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor… Read More

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Increased EV output highlight of disappointing January UK car production

25 February 2022

Overall UK car production was down 20.1% to 68,790 units in January, according to figures from the SMMT, making it the the weakest January since… Read More

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UK car production: Worst since 1956

27 January 2022

UK car production in 2021 was the lowest since 1956 according to the latest figures from the SMMT, eclipsing even 2020 as the effect off… Read More

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New car sales: Weakest October since 1991

4 November 2021

A 24.6% new car sales drop last month has taken October registrations down to a level not seen since 1991, according to the latest figures… Read More