Despite the drop [in new car sales], down from a 21st century peak of 2.69m in 2016, the number of registrations is still in line with the UK’s 10-year sales average, and maintains the UK’s position as the second largest new car market in Europe, behind Germany.
2018's most registered cars
1. Ford Fiesta, 95,892 registered;
2. VW Golf, 64,829 registered;
3. Vauxhall Corsa, 52,915 registered
4. Nissan Qashqai, 50,546 registered;
5. Ford Focus, 50,492 registered;
6. VW Polo, 45,149 registered;
7. Mini, 44,904 registered;
8. Mercedes A-Class, 43,527 registered;
9. Ford Kuga, 40,398 registered;
10. Kia Sportage, 35,567 registered.
Manufacturers recording greatest growth
MG +100%; Mitsubishi +31%; Abarth +27%; Subaru +17%; Seat +12%; McLaren +10%; Volvo +9%; Jaguar +4%; Kia +3%.
Manufacturers recording largest falls
Infiniti -79%; DS -45%; Nissan -32%; Maserati -24%; Fiat -20%; Audi - 18%; Alfa Romeo -17%; Ford -12%.
Read the full story: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/uk-car-registrations-fall-68-2018-plus-2018s-best-sellers-revealed
