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New car market holds steady in October

SMMT warns new tax policy threatens market decline

Mark Moran
05 November 2025

 

The UK new car market remained stable in October as registrations rose 0.5% to reach 144,948 units, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Registrations by fleets declined slightly, falling -1.5%, but the decline was offset by a small increase in registrations by private buyers, up 2.0%. Business registrations rose by 32.7% although, as a very small volume portion of the market, this sector is always subject to volatility.

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