New car registrations in the UK rose for the first time in seven months in August as battery-electric vehicle uptake continued to grow, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
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The SMMT has urged the new prime minister to act quickly to support the car industry's recovery
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Registrations grew by 1.2% year on year – the first sign of growth since February – but, bar 2021, it was still the worst August since 2013
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The Volkswagen Polo was August's best-selling car in the UK
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