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UK August new car registrations up more than 20%- SMMT

Published by Uma Rajagopal

Posted on September 5, 2023

1 min read

Last updated: February 1, 2026

New cars displayed at a dealership, highlighting UK's 20% rise in registrations - Global Banking & Finance Review — The image shows new cars at a dealership in Cheshire, reflecting the UK's automotive industry's growth with over 20% increase in new car registrations for August 2023, as reported by SMMT.

UK August new car registrations up more than 20%- SMMT

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