
The UK car industry is enjoying its strongest period of growth for a decade, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). New car registrations increased 7.7 per cent in May to 194,032 units – the most in May since 2004.

The UK car industry is enjoying its strongest period of growth for a decade, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). New car registrations increased 7.7 per cent in May to 194,032 units – the most in May since 2004.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has once again increased its new car forecast for 2013. The news comes off the back of the 20th consecutive month of growth, with new car registrations up 4% in October.