Demand from business customers, according to the society of Motor Manufacturers and traders. But sales are expected to fall sharply this year, as our industry correspondent john moylan reports once, new cars were the preserve of the privileged few. Not any more. These days, we buy cars like mobile phones. The reason were all buying so many new cars is because the industry makes it so easy for us. In fact, the vast majority of customers are now effectively leasing new vehicles for an affordable monthly payment, rather than worrying about the overall sticker price. Ivan foreman used to buy cars second hand. Now he doesnt have to. All of the options are now available with leasing and financing. I can now pay less overall on a monthly basis but still go home with a brand new car. You can probably now have a car like that for £10 a month more than your golf. This shift in how we buy cars is also changing the type of car were buying, too. Theres a real trend for people to buy more upmarket
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