177,266 cars were registered in June, compared to 140,958 during the same period last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Registrations remain around 23% below the levels seen before the pandemic, but supply chain issues are beginning to ease and the long waiting times previously seen for new cars are also falling, according to the SMMT.
Read on to find out which cars made the top 10 and the areas of the market experiencing the best growth.
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1. Ford Puma (2020-)
The Puma is the smallest car in the Ford range, after the Fiesta and Ecosport went out of production. It has a smart cabin and drives well, but how does it fare in our lab tests and how likely is it to let you down?
2. Vauxhall Corsa (2020-)
A firm favourite for 30 years now, the Corsa impressed us with its safe handling and good fuel economy. It’s also available in full electric, Corsa-e guise.
Find out how both models perform in our reviews of the and .3. Nissan Qashqai (2021-)
4. Tesla Model Y (2022-)
With a focus on practicality, Tesla’s newest model has taken the UK by storm this year. It's a great car to drive, but can it shake off the brand's questionable record for reliability?
5. Hyundai Tucson (2021-)
The fourth-generation of Hyundai’s Tucson SUV is a striking car that has plenty of equipment as standard. It’s available as a petrol, full hybrid and plug-in hybrid.
If none of those catch your eye, here's the top 10 list in full...
| Position | Car (click for full review) | 2023 sales (Jan-Jun) | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LINK(https://ift.tt/E2gf5AI, Ford Puma) | 22,765 | £23,607 |
| 2 | LINK(https://ift.tt/Stm5MUv, Vauxhall Corsa) | 21,208 | £18,206 |
| 3 | LINK(https://ift.tt/l9PaQCk, Nissan Qashqai) | 19,983 | £25,079 |
| 4 | LINK(https://ift.tt/baSKf61, Tesla Model Y) | 19,551 | £51,990 |
| 5 | LINK(https://ift.tt/O4pbG8m, Hyundai Tucson†) | 18,678 | £33,273 |
| 6 | LINK(https://ift.tt/WBUDKs2, Nissan Juke) | 18,380 | £25,283 |
| 7 | LINK(https://ift.tt/6t4SBX8, Kia Sportage††) | 18,057 | £39,156 |
| 8 | LINK(https://ift.tt/3jXKoI5, Mini Hatch) | 15,892 | £22,313 |
| 9 | LINK(https://ift.tt/CajVEdA, Ford Fiesta) | 15,359 | £18,332 |
| 10 | LINK(https://ift.tt/qwvcX9E, Vauxhall Mokka) | 14,996 | £23,364 |
Petrol cars make up the majority of sales
The SMMT says the growth in EV and PHEV registrations was driven by fleet sales, where stronger incentives to buy alternatively fuelled cars are offered than to private owners.
As a result, the organisation is calling for a VAT cut on public chargers to increase EV sales further.
Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: ‘Most electric vehicle owners enjoy the convenience and cost saving of charging at home but those that do not have a driveway or designated parking space must pay four times as much in tax for the same amount of energy.
‘This is unfair and risks delaying greater uptake, so cutting VAT on public EV charging will help make owning an EV fairer and attractive to even more people.'
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