Cyprus Mail6 Aug 2026

British new car sales rise nearly 12 per cent in July to post best run since 2019

British new car registrations rose nearly 12 per cent in July, marking their best performance since 2019 as battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales reached another record, ‌industry data showed on Wednesday.

EV sales have been supported by higher fuel prices following the Iran war, a wider choice of lower-cost models, government grants and manufacturer discounts....

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