UK car registrations are expected to hit two million this year, reflecting improving confidence in the market despite weaker expectations for electric vehicle demand, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said Tuesday.
Total new car registrations are expected to rise 3.6 percent to 2.093 million in 2026, up from January's 2.048 million outlook. However, the outlook for the battery electric vehicle share was downgraded to 26.8 percent from 28.5 percent.
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