UK Auto market in 2023 closes with a total of 1.9 million sales, being up 17.8%. In December 2023 the market grew for the 15th month in a row, with 141,056 new registrations (+9.0%). Market Trend and Outlook Although the United Kingdom is expected to avoid a recession this year, the country faces a challenging economic outlook. The energy price shock due to Russia’s war in Ukraine has disrupted the recovery, with growth projected at a modest 0.4 percent in 2023 and 1 percent in 2024. The terms of trade shock, amid historically tight labor markets, has also pushed inflation to record levels. De ..read more

British vehicles market closes at 1.62 million sales, a 1.9% decrease from the prior year and the lowest level in 16 years. December grows for the 3rd month in a row, with 129,462 new registrations. Market Trend and Outlook The British auto market closes the year totaling 1.62 million sales, a 1.9% decrease from the prior year and the lowest level in 16 years. In December sales grew 19.2% with 129,462 new registrations, making it the 3rd positive month in a row.  Looking at cumulative data from 2022, brand-wise Volkswagen with 131,850 sales (-10.8%) maintains 1st position in front of ..read more

UK’s car market in 2021 rises by just 1% with 1.65 million sales, reporting a very strong Q2, while the rest of the year was characterized by double-digits losses. Volkswagen becomes the new market leader. Market Trend The UK car market this year attempted to recover from the pandemic crash of 2020 and reported positive performance only in Q2 due to the very low levels reached in Q2 2020, while all other quarters were down in double-digits The referendum on BREXIT in 2016 found the national automotive industry on the top of its glorious history. Following five years of consecutive growth, the ..read more

UK auto market in March 2021 recovers effectively and grows, interrupting the double-digit loss streak. In fact, 283.964 units have been sold (+11.5%), leading Q1 sales to 425.525 units (-12%). Kia (-13.4%) is the only brand on the leaderboard to report losses this month. Market Trend in March In March, the UK car market reports a very impressive growth compared to the previous month’s deep fall (-35.5%) as the country keeps vaccinating its population quickly and effectively. Indeed, 283.964 units were sold in March 2021 (+11.5%), leading Q1 sales at 425.525 sales, still down 12% compared to 2 ..read more

UK auto market in March 2021 recovers effectively and grows, interrupting the double-digit loss streak. In fact, 283.964 units have been sold (+11.5%), leading Q1 sales to 425.525 units (-12%). Kia (-13.4%) is the only brand on the leaderboard to report losses this month. Market Trend in March In March, the UK car market reports a very impressive growth compared to the previous month’s deep fall (-35.5%) as the country keeps vaccinating its population quickly and effectively. Indeed, 283.964 units were sold in March 2021 (+11.5%), leading Q1 sales at 425.525 sales, still down 12% compared to 2 ..read more

UK auto market in 2020 falls by 29.4% as the pandemic and lockdowns affect sales (not considering BREXIT). Full-Year sales have been 1.63 Million, the lowest annual volume since 1992. EU and government incentives boost AFV sales significantly. Diesel sales plummet (-55%) while MHEV sales soar an impressive 137.4%. Market Trend The UK car market was hit extremely harshly in 2020 as the global pandemic has impacted sales tremendously. In fact, the fall was so harsh that we recorded the lowest annual volume for the country since 1992. The referendum on BREXIT in 2016 found the national autom ..read more

UK auto market in 2020 falls by 29.4% as the pandemic and lockdowns affect sales (not considering BREXIT). Full-Year sales have been 1.63 Million, the lowest annual volume since 1992. EU and government incentives boost AFV sales significantly. Diesel sales plummet (-55%) while MHEV sales soar an impressive 137.4%. Market Trend The UK car market was hit extremely harshly in 2020 as the global pandemic has impacted sales tremendously. In fact, the fall was so harsh that we recorded the lowest annual volume for the country since 1992. The referendum on BREXIT in 2016 found the national autom ..read more

UK Best Selling Car ranking in 2019 with the Ford Fiesta keeping the throne despite losing 18.8% from the previous year. The Ford Focus gained the market podium while the Mercedes A Class jumped in 6th place, reporting the best top 10 performance. In 2019, the UK best selling car has been again the Ford Fiesta, holding a wide gap over the followers, despite registering the worst top 10 performance. Indeed, the Fiesta ended the year at 77.833 sales, down 18.8% from the previous year. In second place, the Volkswagen Golf with 58.994 sales (-11.7 ..read more

UK Best Selling Car ranking in 2019 with the Ford Fiesta keeping the throne despite losing 18.8% from the previous year. The Ford Focus gained the market podium while the Mercedes A Class jumped in 6th place, reporting the best top 10 performance. In 2019, the UK best selling car has been again the Ford Fiesta, holding a wide gap over the followers, despite registering the worst top 10 performance. Indeed, the Fiesta ended the year at 77.833 sales, down 18.8% from the previous year. In second place, the Volkswagen Golf with 58.994 sales (-11.7 ..read more

UK auto market in March 2021 recovers effectively and grows, interrupting the double-digit loss streak. In fact, 283.964 units have been sold (+11.5%), leading Q1 sales to 425.525 units (-12%). Kia (-13.4%) is the only brand on the leaderboard to report losses this month. Market Trend in March In March, the UK car market reports a very impressive growth compared to the previous month’s deep fall (-35.5%) as the country keeps vaccinating its population quickly and effectively. Indeed, 283.964 units were sold in March 2021 (+11.5%), leading Q1 sales at 425.525 sales, still down 12% compared to 2 ..read more