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I will try my best to provide detailed info on various cars and what is like to live with them, I have already produced a few for Jaguar-car-forums, I will do my best to be unbiased, but it will be hard for some cars. I will re-produce press releases and copy from other motoring news.

Thursday 6 March 2014

FEBRUARY FIGURES - SMMT releases data for UK new car sales.

  • February new car registrations rise 3.0% to 68,736 units.
  • UK new car market achieves 24 consecutive months of growth, increasing 17.4% over the period.
  • Rising GDP and growing car registrations signal increasing consumer confidence.
  • Automotive retailers look forward to March results as expectations rise for strong 14-plate performance.
"The 3% rise in February new car registrations marks two full years of continuous month-on-month growth; a real endorsement of consumer confidence and the attractiveness of the new car market," said Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive. "While February is typically a quieter month ahead of the March registration plate change, we expect the arrival of the new 14-plate and increasing economic confidence to maintain a steady rate of growth."
New car registrations (rolling-year total by quarter) and GDP growth (year-on-year quarterly): Q1 2011 to Q4 2013 

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Note: GDP is real GDP chained volume measure
About SMMT and UK the automotive industry
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the UK. It supports the interests of the UK automotive industry at home and abroad, promoting a united position to government, stakeholders and the media. 
The automotive industry is a vital part of the UK economy accounting for £59 billion turnover and £12 billion value added. With more than 700,000 jobs dependent on the industry, it accounts for 10% of total UK exports and invests £1.7 billion each year in automotive R&D. The industry plays an important role in the UK’s trade balance, with vehicle manufacturers exporting around 80% of production. More than 30 manufacturersbuild in excess of 70 models of vehicle in the UK supported by around 2,500 component providers and some of the world's most skilled engineers.
Broadcasters: SMMT has an ISDN studio and access to expert spokespeople, case studies and regional representatives.

FebruaryTotalDieselPetrolAFVPrivateFleetBusiness
        
201468,73633,09434,4301,21229,88737,0291,820
201366,74932,32733,58883429,27735,7591,713
% change3.0%2.4%2.5%45.3%2.1%3.6%6.2%
Mkt share '14 48.1%50.1%1.8%43.5%53.9%2.6%
Mkt share '13 48.4%50.3%1.2%43.9%53.6%2.6%
        
Year-to-dateTotalDieselPetrolAFVPrivateFleetBusiness
        
2014223,298112,553106,6744,071101,298112,2389,762
2013210,392105,166102,1053,12190,338110,9769,078
% change6.1%7.0%4.5%30.4%12.1%1.1%7.5%
Mkt share '14 50.4%47.8%1.8%45.4%50.3%4.4%
Mkt share '13 50.0%48.5%1.5%42.9%52.7%4.3%
        
Best sellersFebruary   Year-to-date
        
 1Ford Fiesta4,415 1Ford Fiesta13,487
 2Vauxhall Corsa3,138 2Ford Focus7,899
 3Vauxhall Astra2,707 3Vauxhall Corsa7,608
 4Ford Focus2,566 4Vauxhall Astra6,106
 5VW Golf1,628 5VW Golf6,018
 6VW Polo1,450 6VW Polo5,325
 7Mercedes-Benz C-Class1,231 7Audi A34,278
 8Vauxhall Insignia1,164 8Nissan Qashqai4,079
 9Audi A31,148 9Nissan Juke3,733
 10BMW 3 Series1,085 10Fiat 5003,549
Percentage change in new car registrations by segment, February 2012 to February 2014(rolling year)
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  • The new car market grew 17.4% between February 2012 (1.94 million registrations) and February 2014 (2.28 million)*.
  • While the Supermini segment recorded solid growth over the period, volumes in the Mini segment almost doubled, helped by the introduction of new models. The small car market has been supported by motorists looking to reduce running costs, as well as increased diversification of products and advances in levels of comfort and safety.
  • Dual Purpose vehicles (now the third largest segment) and MPVs recorded above-average growth over the past two years with space, style and versatility attracting consumers.
  • *Volumes relate to rolling year.

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