Car registrations in the United Kingdom rose sharply in February 2026, with the annual rate of change reaching 7.2% year-over-year, more than double the previous reading of 3.4%. The figures, updated on 24 March 2026, underscore a marked strengthening in demand compared with earlier in the year.
Both the current and previous indicators are measured on a year-over-year basis, comparing each February’s registrations with the same month a year earlier. The shift from 3.4% to 7.2% in February 2026 points to a solid acceleration in the market, suggesting improved momentum in vehicle purchases as the year progresses.
