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from MotorSearch Issue 144 16th June - 7th July 2023

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The UK’s new car market maintains momentum with the 10th consecutive month of growth as supply continues to improve. The market has recorded the longest uninterrupted period of growth since 2015 – but remains -21.0% down on 2019. Drivers continue to switch to electric vehicles as BEV volumes grow 58.7% to take 16.9% of the market share.

Large fleet registrations continued to drive the growth, up by 36.0% to 76,207 units, reflecting a regularisation of supply following challenging supply issues in 2022. Registrations to private buyers fell slightly by -0.5% to 65,932 cars, while smaller business fleets registered 3,065 units, a year on year rise of 22.5%.

Petrol-powered cars remain Britain’s best sellers, accounting for 57.1% of all registrations.3 Alternatively powered vehicles, however, continue to make up an ever-larger share of the market, with plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) rising 23.0% to reach a 6.2% market share and hybrids (HEVs) growing 22.2% to comprise 12.3% of all registrations. Reflecting the dramatic transformation of the market over the last three years, May saw battery electric vehicles consolidate their position as the UK’s second most popular power train. A further 24,513 joined the road during the month, up 58.7% on May last year to secure a 16.9% market share.

While billions of industry investment is delivering choice and growth, however, the speed of the shift needs to accelerate. From January we expect to see the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate in force, which will set a minimum quota for new battery electric vehicle registrations for every brand. While the models and volumes will be available, ensuring the market demand is there will require action from every stakeholder. A supportive fiscal framework, simplified planning processes, faster grid connections and the provision of a nationwide network of reliable, affordable and sustainable charge points will give drivers considering the switch the confidence to purchase. Investments are coming but regulated public charger targets commensurate with those for new vehicle registrations would give drivers greater confidence and help accelerate the UK’s zero emission transition.

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said,

After the difficult, Covid-constrained supply issues of the last few years, it’s good to see the new car market maintain its upward trend and the fact that growth is, increasingly, green growth is hugely encouraging. Transforming the market nationwide, however, and at an even greater pace means we must increase demand and help any reticent driver overcome any concerns about electric vehicles. This will require every stakeholder – industry, government, charge point operators and energy companies – to play their part, accelerating investment to drive decarbonisation.

Onward and upward.

Best wishes people think it’s ok to leave their dog in the car if they’re parked in the shade or the windows are open. But a car can become as hot as an oven, even when the weather doesn’t feel that warm. When it’s 22 degrees Celsius outside, the car could reach an unbearable 47 degrees within an hour. It’s very dangerous and will cause your dog suffering and harm.

This guidance is from www.rspca.org.uk

First, assess the dog’s condition. If they’re showing any signs of heatstroke dial 999 at once.

If the dog’s condition is critical, and the police haven’t arrived yet, your instinct will be to break into the car to free them. But please be aware that this could be classed as criminal damage. You may need to defend your actions in court, so please be sure you’re doing the right thing. Legally, you can commit damage if you believe the car owner would consent to it if they knew the dog was in danger.

If you’re sure you need to free the dog, tell the police what you intend to do and why. Take photos or videos of the dog. Are there any other witnesses?

Take their names and telephone numbers.

Don’t be afraid to dial 999. If it’s an emergency, the RSPCA may not be able to get to you - and the dog - quickly enough. And as they have no powers of entry, they would need to ask the police to help them rescue the dog. Don’t worry - the police will soon let them know if the dog needs their help.

How can I help a dog who appears OK?

If the dog doesn’t seem in distress, you can leave them in the car and follow these actions.

Work out how long the dog has been in the car. A ‘pay and display’ ticket could help.

Make a note of the car’s registration. If the owner returns but you still feel they’d put the dog in danger, you can tell the police.

If you’re at a shop, venue or event, ask staff to alert the owner over the loudspeaker.

Make sure you, or someone else, stays with the dog. Monitor their condition. If they get worse be prepared to call 999. You can call our cruelty advice line on 0300 1234 999. But if a dog is in danger, dialing 999 should be your first step.

If you were to leave your dog in a vehicle and the dog became ill or worse resulted in a fatality, you could well see yourself charged with the offence of animal cruelty under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. If convicted of this offence then you could face up to 6 months in custody and/or a fine of up to £20,000.

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