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Car makers would struggle to comply with ‘strict’ 2030 ban, industry leader says
Mike Hawes, of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, suggested the Government should consider allowing sales of hybrids to continue longer.
Car production down 7.6% in first half of year as manufacturers switch to EVs
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the decline was ‘expected’ due to car makers overhauling lines to make electric vehicles.
North’s motor retailers gained traction in June, new sales figures show
Sales of new cars increased by 18.6% year-on-year in June, according to the SMMT
These were the best-selling cars in June
Hatchbacks and crossovers are still dominating the market.
Demand for new cars from private buyers falls for ninth month in a row
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 67,625 new cars were registered by private consumers in June.
Demand for new cars by private buyers declined in June
The overall new car market during the first six months of 2024 was up by around 5% compared with the same period last year.
North’s motor retailers lost some momentum in May, industry data shows
The 3,908 new cars registered in Northern Ireland last month was 2% down on May 2023
Sales of new electric cars outperform market
Some 26,031 of the vehicles were registered in May, up 6.3% from the same month last year, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.
Northern Ireland tops whole UK for new car registrations in April
Uplift is driven by electric and hybrid vehicle sales, industry body SMMT says
Car production fell last month, figures show
Factories are adjusting for new models, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.