New car market powers up as industry calls for VAT cut on EV public charging

The new car market grew 25.8% in June with 177,266 vehicles registered, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The June performance marks the 11th consecutive month of growth as the industry gradually overcomes the pandemic-induced supply chain shortages that constrained production for much of the previous two years. With waiting times easing and pent-up demand being met, the sector is a rare bright spot in a gloomy economic landscape even...