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Business & InnovationFriday 5 June 2026

British car sales are revving up: May saw registrations surge 7% to post-Covid highs, with motorists increasingly switching to electric vehicles to cut fuel costs. Tesla led the charge with a stunning 45% jump in sales, while battery EVs recorded their fastest growth rate across the market.

The uptick signals a broader shift in consumer behavior as families seek relief from energy bills. Chinese EV makers are also gaining ground in the UK market, intensifying competition in the rapidly electrifying automotive sector. Read the full story β†’

Today's takeaway: The UK's economic recovery is accelerating, and the electric vehicle revolution is no longer comingβ€”it's already here.

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