When are the full-year 2026 new car and van registrations out?

What changes

The SMMT publishes December and full-year 2026 new car registrations at 09:00 and light commercial vehicles at 11:00.

Who it affects

Fleet managers and leasing companies.

Source

SMMT: key press dates. Confirmed: in law or officially announced with this date.

In THRIVE's reporting

• UK HGV registrations grow 7.2% in Q3 2026 as zero-emission truck uptake halves
• Electric car choice in the UK doubles to 171 models in three years, SMMT says

Coming up next

• 1 November 2026: THRIVE Fleet Sentiment Index for the month
• 1 November 2026: VAT on public EV charging confirmed at the standard rate
• 3 November 2026: Official UK fuel prices for the week
• 9 November 2026: SMMT used car sales, third quarter 2026
• 25 November 2026: DfT electric vehicle charging infrastructure statistics