UK new car sales fall to lowest July level since 1998

  • Roughly 122,000 vehicles were registered last month in UK, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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British new car sales fell by around an annual 30% to their lowest July level since 1998 as the 'pingdemic' of people self-isolating alongside supply shortages hit demand, according to preliminary data from an industry body.

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Whilst July 2020 was boosted by being the first full month dealerships were open across Britain after the initial lockdown, this year was hit by a lack of semi-conductors and people having to self-isolate due to catching Covid-19 or being in contact with someone who had.

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Roughly 122,000 vehicles were registered last month, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which said it is marginally downgrading its full-year forecast to 1.82 million cars.

The SMMT will publish final figures for the month at 0900 BST on Thursday.

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First Published Date: 05 Aug 2021, 19:30 pm IST
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