UK Car Registrations (YoY)
Published:
UK new car registrations (SMMT) — annual change
Full explanation
UK Car Registrations (YoY) is the annual percentage change in the number of new passenger cars registered in the UK, published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) early each month. It counts cars, not money spent, is not seasonally adjusted, and covers cars only (vans, trucks and motorcycles are excluded).
Why traders watch it
A timely read on UK household and business demand for big-ticket goods.
Stronger vs weaker outcomes
A stronger-than-expected reading points to firmer demand; a weaker one points the other way.
Release details
- Release frequency
- Monthly
Typical volatility
Low. A count of cars, not a sales value in pounds. Not seasonally adjusted, and March and September (number-plate change months) are much larger than other months.
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