New car sales have grown for the first time in half a year, according to figures published by the auto sector this morning. Almost 284,000 motors were registered in March, which was an 11.5 per cent increase on the same month last year. Demand for new cars grew by 11.5% last month compared with March 2020, new figures showThe total number of new cars bought last month rang in at 283,964. When looking back further than last year's virus-hit registrations figures, the statistics show that March 2020 sales were down around 37 per cent on the average volume of purchases for 2010 to 2019. March is the biggest auto sales month of the year, boosted by the first of two new registration numbers launching - and dealers offering improved deals to tempt customers into the latest models.

Source: The Nation April 06, 2021 09:45 UTC