A quick round-up of SMMT data reveals the latest (May 2025) sales figures in the automotive sector, including Year-to-Date and Year-on-Year statistics.
Total car registrations by fuel type in May 2025

Car registrations by fuel type in May 2025 (Including 24/25 variance)
Car registrations by fuel type Year-to-Date (May 2025)
(Including 24/25 variance)
Car registrations by buyer type in May 2025
(Including 24/25 variance)
Top 10 bestselling cars by make and model in May 2025
Total car registrations Year-on-Year (to May) 2009-2025

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