Private new car sales fell 5.5% in November, pulling the UK market down 1.6% as SMMT warned planned electric vehicle (EV) taxes could further weaken demand.

The UK car market is expected to reach 10.2m transactions in 2026, matching pre-Covid levels as demand strengthens and market activity continues to recover.

UK car production fell in October, down 23.8%, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Ahead of Rachel Reeves budget introducing new taxes on electric cars, November saw the weakest month of sales growth for new BEVs in nearly two years. Despite

The UK automotive market has reached a tipping point where used electric vehicles are selling faster than petrol equivalents. Driven by falling prices, government mandates like the 2030 ban, and superior running costs,

Used car transactions are expected to reach 7.83 million units next year, representing a 0.9% increase compared to 2025, yet still 6.1% below historical norms.

Demand for electric cars slowed to its weakest level of growth in almost two years ahead of the recent Autumn Budget, which unveiled future plans for huge taxes on drivers of zero-emissions vehicles.

Car-sharing giant Zipcar has announced plans to close its UK operation by the end of the year. The US-headquartered company, which is owned by car rental