UK new car sales fall 5% in July, SMMT data shows

(Reuters) -British new car registrations fell about 5% year-on-year in July, according to preliminary data released on Tuesday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Battery electric vehicles are now projected to account for 23.8% of new registrations in 2025, slightly up from SMMT’s previous forecast of 23.5%.

The final figures for July will be published at 0800 GMT.

(Reporting by Shanima A in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid)

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