Wales sees new car sales surge as buyers return to market

New car registrations rise again in May

The UK’s new car market saw another strong performance in May, as its run of growth extended into a sixth month. The latest data from the SMMT shows 160,662 passenger cars joined the country’s roads in the month. This was a 7.1% increase year-on-year, equating to an additional 10,592 units. According to the SMMT, the growth was driven by a resurgence in private buyers. This segment of the market saw a 17.2% increase in deliveries, as customers r…

Wales sees new car sales surge as buyers return to market

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 rose 6.95% to 5,152. A resurgence in private buyers drove the increase, with registrations up 17.2% as c…