The UK new car market grew by 6.6% in March, typically the busiest month of the year, with 380,627 new vehicles registered, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance marks the best March – and best month overall – since 2019. March 2026 2025 % change Mkt share ’26 Mkt share ’25 Private 162,470 147,506 10.1 42.7% 41.3% Fleet 208,853 201,767 3.5 54.9% 56.5% Business 9,304 7,830 18.8 2.4% 2.2% Total 380,627 357,103 6.6…
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