LONDON, England - British new car sales accelerated in September 2014 to the best September in a decade, lifted by demand for the latest number plates, industry data showed Monday.
New car registrations rose 5.6% in September to 425 861 against September 2013, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.
That was the highest level for the month since 2004.
STRONG PERFORMANCE
SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said: "September's strong performance underlined the continuing robustness of the UK new car market.
"Demand... has been boosted by intensifying confidence in the UK economy, with consumers attracted by a wide range of exciting, and increasingly fuel-efficient, new cars."
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