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    Top 10 best-selling cars of 2017 revealed

    The Ford Fiesta has topped the sales chart of 2017 as the best-selling car according to numbers revealed today. Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that 2017 was a disappointing year for new car

  • BusinessAOL

    New car sales reach record numbers in 2016

    The number of new cars sold in the UK hit record numbers in 2016. Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal that 2.69 million cars were registered last year, a two per cent increase over

  • NewsAOL

    British car production at its highest level in 17 years

    Car production in Britain reached its highest level in 17 years in November, thanks to rising domestic and international demand for the vehicles. Latest figures have revealed that in last month alone, 169,247 vehicles were manufactured within

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    UK automotive industry boosted by Nissan's decision to build new models in UK

    Thousands of jobs in the UK Automotive industry have had a massive boost after Nissan pledged to build two of its next generation models at its Sunderland plant. The Japanese manufacturer, which is the second largest in Britain, made the

  • BusinessAOL

    Brexit is not affecting car sales, figures suggest

    New car sales continue to rise despite fears that the economy would struggle after Britain voted to leave the European Union. August sales showed a rise of 3.3 per cent, with sales to fleet customers up 7.7 per cent. Sales to private owners were

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    British car firms warn Brexit will put jobs at risk

    The bosses of a number of car firms have warned of the effects quitting the EU could have on the thriving British car industry. With just three days to go until the EU referendum, influential members of Jaguar Land Rover, Toyota, Vauxhall and

  • BusinessAOL

    Spring car buying surge sees car sales hit 10-year high

    Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that new car sales in the UK have risen again – for the 38th consecutive month. Thanks to a 5.1 per cent rise in new car registrations – up to 185,778