The UK car market has seen its best year since the beginning of the financial crisis, with sales up 10.8 per cent on 2012.
Figures from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) have revealed that 2,264,737 cars were sold in 2013, exceeding the organisation's 2.25 million forecast for the year.
On average, an additional 600 extra cars were registered per day in 2013 than in the previous year, making 2013 the best year for new car sales since 2007.
"With its best year since a pre-recession 2007, the UK new car market has helped stimulate the country's economic recovery," said Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive.
"While the European market is only now showing signs of improvement, the UK has consistently outperformed the rest of Europe with 22 consecutive months of growth. The 10.8% increase in 2013 reflects the attractive financial offers available, as well as increased demand for more technologically advanced new cars.
"We expect new car registrations to remain stable in 2014 as customers return to a more regular replacement cycle."
The Ford Fiesta was Britain's biggest-selling car in 2013, followed by the Ford Focus, the Vauxhall Corsa, the Vauxhall Astra, the VW Golf, the Nissan Qashqai, the BMW 3 Series, the VW Polo, the BMW 1 Series and the Peugeot 208.
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