Sales slumped by 11.2% last month to 163,541 vehicles, putting the industry on course for the first drop in annual sales since 2011. New car sales in the first 11 months of 2017 were down by 5% at 2.39m. Electric cars already cheaper to own and run than petrol or diesel – study Read moreCompanies cut back on new cars the most, with business registrations slumping by 33.6%. “Diesel remains the right choice for many drivers, not least because of its fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. The new car industry in the UK is now lagging behind the rest of Europe, where car sales are rising.

Source: The Guardian December 05, 2017 12:01 UTC