UK new car sales forecast to hit 2.1 million units in 2026

British new car registrations are expected to rise to nearly ​2.1 million units in 2026, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and ‌Traders said this week, with the share of zero-emission vehicles lower than previously forecast after soft first-quarter demand.

The sales outlook for the industry has been upgraded from ​about 2.05 million units, signalling improving confidence and healthy demand for ​new cars in Britain despite risks from the Iran war.

The ⁠new car market last month...