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UK Car Registrations Climb for Ninth Straight Month, Spotlight on September Sales

Growth Trends and Market Dynamics in UK Car Sales

August Sales Performance and Industry Data

Sept 4 (Reuters) – Britain’s new car sales rose nearly 14% from a year ago in August, marking the ninth consecutive month of growth, industry data showed on Friday, with attention now turning to September, when new registrations are expected to drive sales higher.

Government Policy and Zero-Emission Targets

The data comes as Britain sets out a range of options that could ease the pressure on car manufacturers to switch new sales to zero-emission vehicles, launching a review of existing targets that gradually phase out new petrol and diesel cars.

Industry Response to Policy Changes

“August is a low-volume month, so September will be the acid test. The industry is doing everything it can to help drivers switch, but mandate targets must be grounded in the reality of demand,” Mike Hawes, chief executive of Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, said.

September: A Key Month for Registrations

Britain updates the registration identifier on vehicle number plates twice a year, in March and September, and many consumers delay purchases to obtain a newly registered vehicle carrying the latest identifier, which decides the vehicle’s age.

Electric Vehicle Sales Surge

Sales of new cars rose 13.7% to 94,236 vehicles in August, usually a quiet month of the year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, driven by battery electric vehicle registrations rising 27.7% year on year.