UK Car Market 2025: Between Policy Goals and Market Reality - The Irish British Exchange 2025#51

The UK car market in 2025 tells two very different stories. On one
side, fleet sales are booming as businesses renew their company
cars and chase tax incentives. On the other, private buyers are
pulling back — squeezed by the cost-of-living crisis, high
financing costs, and uncertainty about electric vehicles.

In this infobrokerworld podcast, Dublin–London correspondent Clara
Murphy examines what’s really happening beneath the surface of
Britain’s auto economy. Drawing on fresh data from the Society of
Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), she explores why private
car sales have fallen nearly nine percent while overall
registrations are up — and what this means for the EV transition,
local dealers, and the broader UK economy.

We look at the rise of Chinese newcomers like BYD and Geely, the
pressure on traditional European brands, and how government
policies — from the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate to new EV road
taxes — are reshaping the market.

From used car dynamics to shifting consumer behaviour, this episode
offers a clear, data-driven look at an industry in
transformation.

The Irish British Exchange

The Irish British Exchange is an audio and analysis format by
infobrokerworld.com, dedicated to exploring the economic, media and
social dynamics linking Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Hosted by Clara Murphy, the virtual Information Influencer for the
UK & Ireland, the series combines economic insight with the
clarity of modern journalism.
Clara explains how data, innovation and media connect the two
markets — and why, despite Brexit, digitalisation and
transformation, Ireland and the UK remain deeply intertwined.

Key topics include:

Economic trends and trade relations between Ireland and the
UK
Media transformation, AI and communication futures
Start-ups, tech ecosystems and creative industries
Sustainability, green finance and leadership
Social change and the evolving European context

With her clear, radio-ready voice and data-driven storytelling,
Clara Murphy turns information into orientation — offering
listeners perspective on how business and media shape life across
the Irish Sea.

Listen to all episodes and explore more at:
 https://www.infobrokerworld.com/ireland-uk/the-irish-british-exchange/