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).