The brand new automobile market in October noticed a raft of firms exhibiting double-digit progress, in line with the most recent figures from the Society of Motor Producers & Merchants.
In a market that general noticed gross sales fall -6% for the month with a -12% decline in retail gross sales, BYD confirmed the most important rise – from a low base – with a three-fold improve in gross sales to 780 models.
Mercedes-Benz noticed registrations rose 37.4% to eight,105 models whereas Dacia was up 33.2% to 2,454 and Volvo 28.3% to five,761 models.
On the different finish of the desk there have been some sharp declines. Tesla registration took a hammering down 63.7% to 971 models.
Suzuki noticed gross sales decline -54.9% to 884 models, Vauxhall was adrift -46% to 4,999 and SEAT -35.3% to 1,514 models.
Battery electrical was the one powertrain to see uptake rise as producers proceed to subsidise transition with billions in unsustainable discounting.
One in 5 BEV fashions now retailing for lower than the typical petrol or diesel however client assist nonetheless wanted for quick and truthful transition.
