Welsh new car sales rise almost 30pc

New car sales in Wales went up 29.77pc in February to 2,040.

The increase has been put down to the scrappage incentive bringing forward business before it is phased out this month, when the new 10-plate is introduced.
The arrival of the new plate is expected to help keep sales up this month but the trade and manufacturers then anticipate a sharp decline with year-end registrations down over 10pc compared to 2009.
A variety of manufacturer incentives, termed "swappage schemes" are also helping keep showroom traffic moving and will play a big part in the sales this year, helped by a spread of new models due out this year.

Wales top ten cars in February were:

1 Ford Fiesta	181	6 Kia Picanto	61
2 Ford focus	83	7 Toyota Yaris	57
3 Hyundai i10	82	8 Vauxhall Corsa	55
4 Citroen C4	71	9 VW Polo	51
5 VW Golf	70	10 Vauxhall Zafira	50

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