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SMMT figures show higher car sales levels in June 2025

4th July 2025

Manufacturer and dealer incentives meant the UK’s new car market grew for the second consecutive month in June, as registrations rose 6.7% to 191,316 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... It was the best June since 2019, helping lift first half performance 3.5% above the same period last year, although the market … [Read more...]

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