New car sales roar to a six-year high

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has today announced that new car sales are up 10.8% on the 2012 figures, the best annual total since the pre-recession year of 2007.

RAC Cars chairman Rupert Keane said: “It’s encouraging to see the new car market ending 2013 on such a high and it has to be a positive indicator for broader economic recovery and consumer confidence in the UK. It is also heartening that a significant proportion were produced in the UK.

“Technological advances have played a huge role in driving new car sales to a six year high but many motorists have also resisted the temptation to invest in a newer model during the period of economic uncertainty. This has also had a positive effect on the used car market. We have seen a significant increase in the volume, quality and range of used vehicles coming to the market via our dealer network which can be accessed via our raccars.co.ukwebsite where we currently have over 90,000 vehicles available.”