FX.co ★ UK April Car Registrations Accelerate 24% Year-on-Year, Sharply Up from March

Car registrations in the United Kingdom rose 24.0% year-on-year in April 2026, a sharp acceleration from the 6.6% annual growth recorded in March 2026, according to data updated on 5 May 2026. The figures compare each month’s registrations with the same month a year earlier.

The rebound in April suggests a significant strengthening in demand compared with March, when growth was positive but far more modest. The year‑over‑year comparison framework highlights that the market has gained considerable momentum as the spring selling season progresses, with April’s expansion outpacing the previous month’s rate by a wide margin.