Top 10: UK car sales Q2 2014

1,287,265 new cars were registered in the UK during the first six months of 2014, according to data just published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

That total, a 10.6% increase on the same period last year, was the highest half-year figure recorded since 2005.

One category continuing to show particular growth is alternative fuel vehicles (anything that doesn’t run solely on petrol or diesel), which is up by over 50 percent so far this year. However, it’s worth pointing out that with 23,337 registrations, it still accounts for just 1.8% of the market.

Turning to the top ten models, the list is virtually identical to the first quarter’s. Indeed, the only significant movements were a two-place fall for the Volkswagen Polo and a two-place rise for the Audi A3.

Ford Fiesta Black Edition 3-Door (2014) Front Side
Predictably, the Ford Fiesta remains the UK's most popular car.

Top 10: Cumulative UK Car Registrations Q2 2014
Position Manufacturer Model Registrations
1 Ford Fiesta 70,153
2 Ford Focus 44,754
3 Vauxhall Corsa 42,285
4 Volkswagen Golf 38,142
5 Vauxhall Astra 32,311
6 Nissan Qashqai 26,190
7 Audi A3 23,116
8 Volkswagen Polo 22,971
9 Fiat 500 21,686
10 BMW 3 Series 22,207

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