The UK new car market rose 5.4% to 152,730 registrations in October, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The performance marks the 11th consecutive increase, albeit at around half the growth rate seen across the first 10 months of the year after a bumper number-plate change September. Growth was recorded across all sales types. Fleet registrations rose 5.4% to 89,985 units, accounting for 58.9% of the market, while … [Read More...]
First Drives
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Our Roadtests
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Weekend roadtest: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Diamond
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First drive: Ford Mustang V8 Dark Horse
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