It was a predictably disappointing end to a difficult year of new car sales in the UK, with the only bright spot being another strong month for new EV registrations – although even that was not as positive as it may seem.
The UK Court of Appeal has made a significant ruling in favour of customers – and against lenders and dealers – in a case that could have major ramifications for the car finance sector and lending in general.
Private sales continued to underwhelm in September 2024, although EVs hit a new monthly record despite ongoing negativity from certain quarters of the media and the car industry continuing to make its own life more difficult.
The long-running slump in private new car sales continued in July, with no apparent end in sight to the current predicament according to the figures published this week.