Car sales on the rise again
The UK new car market is showing signs of life, and the industry is looking forward to a further boost as showrooms prepare to reopen.
The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that new car registrations were up 11.5% in March compared with the same month last year, with click and collect providing a lifeline for the sector.
Plug-in vehicle demand reached its highest ever level: battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles took a combined market share of 13.9%, up from 7.3% a year ago as the number of models available to customers increased from 72 to 116.
UK s new car market sees first rise since August 2020
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