New car registrations in the UK have risen for the fifth month running, with a total of 143,884 new cars registered in July 2012. The UK is continuing to buck the European trend with new car registrations up by 9.3 per cent in July (2102) to 143,884 according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). […]
Ford Fiesta back on top as car sales continued to rise in June
UK new car sales were up again in June 2012 with an increase of 3.5 per cent year on year. The Ford Fiesta is back as the top seller. It’s hard to credit that there’s a recession on when one of the biggest purchases most of us ever make – a new car – seems immune to […]
New car sales up 7.9 per cent in May (2012) – Vauxhall Corsa best-seller
New car sales jumped 7.9 per cent in May 2012 compared to a year ago and the Vauxhall Corsa ousted the Ford Fiesta as top seller. Yes, we’re still in the depths of a recession and the Eurozone is in meltdown. Banks aren’t lending money and everyone’s tightening their belts. But no one seems to have told […]
Scrappage helps UK car sales in October
October has been a good month for UK car sales, rising a very impressive 31.6% year on year. Despite our reservations about the Scrappage Scheme, it does seem that it has inspired buyers in to showrooms in the last few months. And October has recorded a year on year increase of 31.6%, although total car […]
Ford tops Scrappage Scheme
Yes, we’ve had lots of misgivings about the Scrappage Scheme in the UK. And most of those remain. But it is proving to be a boost to beleaguered car dealers and manufacturers as people stream in to showrooms to take advantage of the headline £2,000 discount. Ford – who are the biggest car seller in […]
Scrappage Kicks in – UK sales improve in June
Yes, it’s been a horrible year for car makers. Sales down. Credit hard to deliver and buyers reluctant to commit to a new car until they see which way the land lies. But the Scrappage Scheme in the UK was brought in to try and give a lift to sales. And – to a degree […]