UK new car market records second successive year of growth but private demand remains lacklustre

Posted on 7 Jan 2025 by James Devonshire
The Ford Puma was the UK's top selling car in 2024. Image credit: Ford.
The Ford Puma was the UK's top selling car in 2024. Image credit: Ford.
The UK new car market recorded its second successive year of growth in 2024, new figures released yesterday show. According to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 1,952,778 new cars reached the road in 2024 – a rise of 2.6% on 2023. However, fleets accounted for the entirety of…

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