UK passenger car sales up 7.1% in May 2026, best May since 2019
UK passenger car sales increased 7.1% year-on-year to 160,662 units in May 2026, marking the best May since the pre-pandemic 2019, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) released on June 4. Year-to-date sales were up 8.7% with 924,763 cars registered in the first five months of 2....
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