SMMT research shows new car sales rise 10% in 2013
The British new car sales have grown to a new five-year high, industry figures have highlighted on Tuesday
British car sales have improved in recent years, in a trend that pre-dated last year's rapid economic recovery. This has seen Britain climb to 2nd in the European new car market.
However the SMMT expects sales growth to be slower in 2014, with total sales close to 2013 levels.
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