US EditionNew Car Market Returns to Growth
- The UK's new car market grew by 1.6% in May 2025 with 150,070 new cars registered, including 31,519 electric vehicles.
- This growth followed a 28% year-on-year rise in battery electric vehicle registrations amid declining petrol and diesel sales.
- Electric cars reached 21.9% market share in May and nearly 21% year-to-date, with electric van registrations up 41% reflecting strong sector expansion.
- Ben Nelmes of New AutoMotive said May's figures show the UK’s electric mobility is accelerating, while the ZEV mandate encourages more electric models.
- The UK is a European leader in EV sales, but experts urge continued efforts to increase adoption and expand affordable charging infrastructure.
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New car market returns to growth
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 150,070 new cars were registered last month.
Der Beitrag The most popular cars in May 2025 – according to Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt first appeared in the online magazine BASIC thinking. About our newsletter UPDATE you start every morning well informed into the day. The car market in Germany is currently recovering slightly. Especially electric cars record significantly higher sales figures again, while gasoline and diesel weakens. However, some models perform significantly better than others. I…
UK registrations rise for second time this year in May - Auto Repair Focus
The UK’s new car market recorded its second month of growth this year, in what is becoming a turbulent period for the automotive industry. The latest data, published by the SMMT, shows registrations rose by 1.6% in May, with 150,070 models taking to UK roads. It was the best May performance since 2021, but was still 18.3% lower than 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The small improvement was driven by battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-…
U.S. new vehicle sales in May expected to come in flat
A joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData anticipates that new vehicle sales for May 2025 in the United States, including retail and non-retail transactions, will be flat from a year ago — reaching 1,489,800 units. When comparing the same sales volume without adjusting for the number of selling days, the result is an increase of 3.4% from 2024. J.D. Power also expects the seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) to be 15.6 million units…
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