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The UK’s best-selling cars of 2026

The Ford Puma leads the UK’s best-selling new cars chart for 2026 so far, but the top ten shows how quickly the new car market is changing.

7 August 2026

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EVs lead growth as new car sales rise again in July

New car registrations rose strongly in June, with EVs and plug-in hybrids accounting for almost all the market growth. Chinese brands also continued to gain ground, leaving many established brands treading water.

6 August 2026

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Strong month for new car sales in June

New car registrations rose strongly in June, with EVs and plug-in hybrids accounting for almost all the market growth. Chinese brands also continued to gain ground, leaving many established brands treading water.

7 July 2026

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EVs and plug-in hybrids lead growth in May new car sales

Cars with plugs (EVs and plug-in hybrids) and Chinese brands drove all the growth in May's new car registration results, according to numbers published this week.

4 June 2026

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EV sales surge as petrol prices rise

Electric car registrations grew by 60% in April compared to the same month last year, as demand skyrocketed in the face of ever-increasing fuel prices.

5 May 2026

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Chinese brands tighten grip on UK new car market in March

March’s new car sales figures show Chinese brands tightening their grip on the UK market, while EVs and plug-in hybrids continue to grow.

7 April 2026

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February new car sales reach 22-year high as EV sales struggle

The UK's new car market has continued its positive sales form into February, recording the highest total sales volume seen since 2004.

5 March 2026

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Chinese takeaway big gains in January new car sales

BYD and Chery Group continue to make big inroads into the UK new car market in January 2026, in a clear warning to European car manufacturers.

5 February 2026

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The UK’s best-selling cars of 2026

EVs lead growth as new car sales rise again in July

Strong month for new car sales in June

EVs and plug-in hybrids lead growth in May new car sales

EV sales surge as petrol prices rise

Chinese brands tighten grip on UK new car market in March

February new car sales reach 22-year high as EV sales struggle

Chinese takeaway big gains in January new car sales

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