Auto Trader data shows UK new-car visits rise 4% in September as plate-change demand lifts engagement

• AutoTrader analysis for September 2026 showed UK new-car visits up 4% YoY, up 7% MoM as the plate-change month lifted demand.
• New-car stock on the platform rose 4% MoM, signaling improving supply into the key registration period.
• BMW led overall new-car enquiries with a 10.7% share, ahead of Volkswagen at 9% and Land Rover at 8.7%.
• EV enquiries stayed strong; BMW led electric brand demand at 9.7%, while Renault’s 5 E-Tech Electric topped EV models at 5.7%.
• Average discounts rose to 10.7%; petrol discounts increased to 11.9% while EV discounts eased to 10.7% as some incentives were reduced.

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