UK car sales surge 12.1 percent year-on-year in key month of September - SMMT
(Reuters) - New car sales in Britain soared 12.1 percent on the year in September to the highest number in more than five years, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said on Friday.
September is a key month for the auto industry as it marks a twice-yearly change in registration plates.
New car registrations rose to 403,136 units - the highest level since March 2008.