The February new automotive market turned in a “subdued” efficiency however wanting on the efficiency of particular person manufacturers, there have been clear winners and losers for the month.
In an general market that fell -1%, Chinese language model BYD continued to surge forward with registrations up 334.3% to 1,177 models adopted by Polestar, which noticed a 98.8% improve to 515 models for the month.
Mini noticed registrations surge 68.1% to three,978 automobiles whereas Mazda was forward 53.2% to 1,339 models.
On the different finish of the desk some manufacturers struggled to make progress. Jaguar noticed a -72.1% decline to only 206 gross sales in comparison with 738 a 12 months in the past.
Citroen was down -59.2% to eight,832 automobiles in comparison with 2,165 a 12 months in the past. Seat was adrift 58.5% to 986 models in comparison with 2,378 in February 2024.
Audi was down 25.4% to three,860 automobiles in comparison with 5,176 a 12 months in the past and Ford was down 24.2% to 4,433 models in comparison with 5,845 in February 2024.
Mike Hawes, SMMT chief govt, stated: “Though February’s figures present a subdued general market.
“It’s at all times harmful, nonetheless, to attract conclusions from a single month, particularly one as small and unstable as February.
“With the all-important March number plate change now upon us, and tax changes taking effect in April that will, perversely, dissuade EV purchases, we expect significant demand for these new products next month – but, long term, EV consumers need carrots, not ever more sticks.”
February new automotive gross sales by model % change yoy
MARQUE
2025
% Market share
Abarth
26
-55.93
Genesis
114
660.00
BYD
1,177
334.32
Polestar
515
98.84
Different British
173
94.38
Bentley
30
87.50
MINI
3,978
68.13
Mazda
1,339
53.20
Jeep
557
51.36
Lexus
598
43.75
Cupra
1,607
35.84
Subaru
85
30.77
Peugeot
4,264
28.09
Volvo
2,803
26.49
Land Rover
1,878
23.80
Renault
2,539
23.07
Tesla
3,852
20.68
Porsche
603
14.20
Hyundai
4,111
10.54
Skoda
3,702
4.64
Mercedes-Benz
3,390
4.18
Volkswagen
8,029
3.95
Chevrolet
16
0.00
Fisker
0
0.00
Jaecoo
725
0.00
Maxus
11
0.00
Omoda
519
0.00
Skywell
0
0.00
Complete
84,054
-0.98
Kia
4,257
-3.23
MG
3,325
-4.81
Nissan
3,948
-6.11
Alfa Romeo
56
-6.67
Toyota
2,968
-7.13
Maserati
11
-15.38
Vauxhall
3,889
-18.71
BMW
4,724
-20.08
Dacia
981
-21.20
Fiat
606
-21.81
Honda
1,427
-22.95
Ford
4,433
-24.16
Audi
3,860
-25.43
Suzuki
701
-35.15
sensible
43
-44.87
Ineos
4
-50.00
Different Imports
41
-50.60
SEAT
986
-58.54
Citroen
883
-59.21
Alpine
6
-68.42
DS
22
-71.79
Jaguar
206
-72.09
KGM
31
-76.87
GWM
5
-91.07
(Supply: SMMT)
