It's always good to start with positive news, and this week's BITA Market Index provides more room for optimism.
The report indicates that the UK notched up sales of 33,407 units by the end of the third quarter - a rise of more than 8% from this time last year.
After all the doom and gloom in the wake of the Brexit announcement, it looks like the Brits have just put their shoulders to the wheel and got on with it.
Of course, it will be interesting to see what happens when the nation actually gets to leave the European alliance.