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October 2026 new car registrations climb – for now

5th November 2026

Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... The UK new car market rose 5.4% to 152,730 registrations in October, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The performance marks the 11th consecutive increase, albeit at around half the growth rate seen across the first 10 months of the year after a bumper number-plate change September. Growth was recorded across all … [Read more...]

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