The 10 best-selling cars in October | Top 10 - Car News Nov 2012

UK new car registrations rose by 12.1% in October, newly-released figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have revealed.

151,252 new cars were registered last month, over 16,000 more than in the same period in 2011, as the British new car market continues to improve. This is in stark contrast to the situation in mainland Europe, where new car sales are struggling.

Paul Everitt, SMMT Chief Executive, said: "Despite uncertainty in the European economy, the UK new car market continues to grow.

"It is encouraging to see the alternatively-fuelled vehicle market performing strongly, up 13% so far this year. Although the alternatively-fuelled vehicle sector represents only a small share of the overall market, it is vital that government sustains its consumer incentive programme and maximises the benefits available through the vehicle taxation system."

Scroll down to see the current UK new car top ten, and click on the links to find out more information on the cars.

	10. VW Polo Number sold: 2,952 £10,420 - £19,950
9. MINI Number sold: 2,970 £11,870 - £22,455
	8. BMW 1 Series Number sold: 3,029 Price Range: £19,380 - £29,310
7. Nissan Qashqai Number sold: 3,567 Price Range: £16,595 - £27,245
	6. BMW 3 Series Number sold: 3,762 Price Range: £22,850 - £43,225
5. VW Golf Number sold: 4,158 Price Range: £16,425 - £33,710
	4. Vauxhall Astra Number sold: 5,754 Price Range: £12,995 - £26,995
3. Ford Focus Number sold: 5,834 Price Range: £13,995 - £25,495
	2. Vauxhall Corsa Number sold: 6,285 Price Range: £9,495 - £18,910
1. Ford Fiesta Number sold: 8,058 Price Range: £9,795 - £16,795

by Laura Reader