UK passenger car sales up 24.0% in April 2026, rebounding from last April’s tax changes
UK passenger car sales increased 24.0% year-on-year to 149,247 units in April 2026, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) released on May 5. Year-to-date sales were up 9.0% with 764,101 cars registered in the first four months of 2026.
The increase reflects a rebound from an unu....
The increase reflects a rebound from an unu....
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