UK passenger car sales up 3.4% in January 2026, highest since pre-pandemic 2020
UK passenger car sales were up 3.4% to 144,127 units in January 2026, resulting in the best start to a year since pre-pandemic 2020, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on February 5.
January sales for VW decreased 7.6% to 12,539 units (8.7% market share), Kia fell 7.7% to 9,983 units (....
January sales for VW decreased 7.6% to 12,539 units (8.7% market share), Kia fell 7.7% to 9,983 units (....
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