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May 2026 vehicle sales in the UK

5th June 2026

Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... The UK’s new car market delivered its strongest May performance since before the pandemic, with registrations rising 7.1% to 160,662 units, reported the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The performance was the best recorded for the month since 2019, although still -12.6% behind pre-pandemic levels. Registrations in Wales last month … [Read more...]

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