UK’s July new car sales up more than 25%- SMMT


(Reuters) – New car registrations in Britain rose more than 25% in July from a year ago, marking its 12th consecutive monthly rise, preliminary industry data showed on Friday.
(Reuters) – New car registrations in Britain rose more than 25% in July from a year ago, marking its 12th consecutive monthly rise, preliminary industry data showed on Friday.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said its new market outlook shows battery electric vehicles would have a 22.6% market share in 2024.
SMMT final figures for the month are due to be published at 0800 GMT.
(Reporting by Sinchita Mitra in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)
A battery electric vehicle (BEV) is a type of electric vehicle that is powered entirely by electricity stored in batteries, with no internal combustion engine.
The automotive industry encompasses all companies and activities involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles.
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