Commentary | New Car Registrations May 2026
May’s figures mark another strong month for the new car market, as both electric vehicles and new entrant brands continue to play a central role in that growth. Overall, new car lead volumes on Autotrader are up by over a third on 2025, we've seen that strong interest flow into sales in recent months and expect that to continue.
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