East Mids car sales grow
Used car sales in the East Midlands continued to grow in the second quarter of 2010, according to statistics from Experian.
Sales rose by 1 per cent in the quarter, with the "supermini" segment performing well, which includes cars such as the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa.
The biggest fall in the UK was Scotland, falling 3.5 per cent, while the West Midlands grew by 1.6 per cent, the biggest rise.
Joe Myers, director of commercial for Experian Credit Services, said: “After hitting a ten-year low in Q4 2009, each quarter the UK has seen sales rise and this is the second consecutive quarter to see an improvement.
“The rise in sales of cars in the mini segment and also hybrid and electric models goes to show that greener more fuel efficient cars are increasing in popularity. Using market intelligence to support car sales can be the key to spotting trends and really understanding the market in which you are trading.”
