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Britain’s best-selling cars, July 2020

It was a pleasant change to see a significant improvement in the monthly new car registration report. Here are the top ten best-sellers.

Fuel prices up for second month in a row

Filling up a typical 55-litre family car was nearly £2 more expensive by the end of July compared with the beginning of the month.

New car sales bounce back in July

For the first time in a long time, the monthly new car sales report is full of good news – although it's unlikely to be a long-term resurgence.

Motorway speed limits past roadworks to rise to 60mph

Speed limits past motorway roadworks in England will be increased from 50mph to 60mph to cut journey times and ease drivers’ frustrations.

Will coronavirus kill off the diesel car?

Falling demand and emissions scandals have hurt diesel car sales in recent years, but could the coronavirus kill it off altogether?

Traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels

Road traffic is quickly returning to normal in the UK, with latest figures putting traffic this week at nearly 90% of pre-pandemic levels.

Vehicle thefts increase by 56% in four years

Thefts of motor vehicles across Britain have risen by 56% in four years, according to police data obtained by RAC Insurance.

Britain’s best-selling cars, June 2020

June was another poor month for new car sales, although the top ten best-sellers list looked a bit more normal after a bizarre few months.