“In yet another challenging month for the new car market, the industry continues to battle ongoing global parts shortages, with growing battery electric vehicle uptake one of the few bright spots,” SMMT CEO Mike Hawes said.
British new-car sales this year will likely be lower than previously thought as the cost-of-living squeeze in Britain and persisting chip shortages impact the auto market, the SMMT said last month.
The overall market has declined nearly 9 percent, equivalent to 62,724 fewer units, so far this year due to supply issues, the SMMT said.
The Vauxhall Corsa small-segment car was the best-selling in May and in the first five months.
Source: Autonews
