The Corsa was last months best seller
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced there were only 63,225 new cars registered last month, 18.6% less than this time last year. This brings the figures for the year to date to -3.8% compared with 2007.
It blamed decining consumer confidence for slowing sales across all european markets and called on the government to take 'sustained action' to boost the economy and restore confidence. The group said that falling oil prices could also help restore sales.
Interest in economical and 'green' cars remained strong however and Diesel cars increased their market share, even though the absolute number sold still fell.