Aaj TV English News - News https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:53:35 +0500 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:53:35 +0500 60 UK new car sales slump in February amid COVID-19 hit https://english.aaj.tv/news/30254273/ <p>LONDON (Reuters) - British new car registrations fell by roughly 36% year-on-year in February, according to preliminary data from an industry body, as lockdown measures forced showrooms to close their doors to the public.</p> <p>Volumes were at their lowest level for a February since 1959, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).</p> <p>Car dealers have been using online, delivery and click and collect services to continue to operate.</p> <p>The SMMT will publish final figures for the month at 0900GMT on Thursday.</p> LONDON (Reuters) - British new car registrations fell by roughly 36% year-on-year in February, according to preliminary data from an industry body, as lockdown measures forced showrooms to close their doors to the public.

Volumes were at their lowest level for a February since 1959, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Car dealers have been using online, delivery and click and collect services to continue to operate.

The SMMT will publish final figures for the month at 0900GMT on Thursday.

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