The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has released regional new car registration figures for England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

Top performers by model are also listed.

A total of 172,094 new cars were registered in November 2004 – 1.8% more than in November 2003, and the second-highest November figure ever.

Sales for the January-November 2004 period are now just 682 fewer than those in the first 11 months of 2003.

British Region Nov-03 Nov-04 % Change +/- Ytd 2003 Ytd 2004 % Change +/-
ENGLAND 143,729 147,726 2.78 2,053,841 2,050,661 -0.15
NORTHERN IRELAND 4,161 3,689 -11.34 65,135 63,941 -1.83
SCOTLAND 14,720 14,126 -4.04 203,236 203,624 0.19
WALES 5,872 5,962 1.53 86,299 90,346 4.69
Grand Total 168,482 171,503 1.79 2,408,511 2,408,572 0.00
* Note: Channel Islands & Isle of Man New Car Registrations not Included.