- February UK registrations fell 1.4 per cent to 75,996 units
- Year-to-date registrations were down 9.7 per cent at 233,359 units
- Diesel penetration continues to climb, 38 per cent of February market
‘So far this year the market has suffered from two things; firstly a surge in demand for diesel cars distorting the market at the end of 2005 and secondly weaker consumer confidence’, said SMMT chief executive Christopher Macgowan. ‘However, we believe March will present a more accurate barometer of performance for the year. While times are still tough, the plate-change is shifting the car market spike from September to March. Competitive deals like zero per cent finance and free insurance should also help drive customers to showrooms throughout March.’
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New car registrations | ||
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September |
March | |
|
2001 |
443,265 |
408,024 |
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2002 |
432,661 |
423,727 |
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2003 |
439,365 |
438,075 |
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2004 |
430,763 |
466,954 |
|
2005 |
417,052 |
442,939 |
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