New car registrations up 12.1% in October

October 2012 new car registration figures: New car registrations were up 12.1% in October according to the latest figures released today by the SMMT.

151,252 cars were registered in the month, with the market 12.1% or 16,308 units up on October 2011 (which was up 2.6% on October 2010). Year to date the market is up 5% (83,823 units) to 1,771,861 units.

“Despite uncertainty in the European economy, the UK new car market continues to grow, with registrations rising more than 12% in October to 151,252 units,” said Paul Everitt, SMMT Chief Executive. “It is encouraging to see the alternatively-fuelled vehicle market performing strongly, up 13% so far this year. Although the alternatively-fuelled vehicle sector represents only a small share of the overall market, it is vital that government sustains its consumer incentive programme and maximises the benefits available through the vehicle taxation system.”

Top ten best sellers October

1	Fiesta	8,058
2	Corsa	6,285
3	Focus	5,834
4	Astra	5,754
5	Golf	4,158
6	3 Series	3,762
7	Qashqai	3,567
8	1 Series	3,029
9	MINI	2,970
10	Polo	2,952