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UK car sales hit record levels in 2001

07/01/2002

The number of cars sold in the UK during 2001 rose 10.7% to 2,458,769 units – higher than forecast by industry specialists. The year ended with a bumper month in December with an increase in sales of 18,668 cars. The figures were released on Monday (January 7, 2002) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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