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Demand for new cars falls in UK by 2.5% on-year in January — SMMT

5th Feb 2025 09:23

(Alliance News) - Registrations of new cars in the UK fell by 2.5% last month, figures showed Wednesday.

Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders said 139,345 new cars were registered in the UK in January.

That compares with 142,876 during the same month last year.

The fall was driven by a 15% drop in deliveries of petrol cars.

There was a 42% spike in the uptake of pure battery electric cars, resulting in a market share of 21%.

By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent

Press Association: Finance

source: PA

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