Scotland was the only region in the UK which recorded a rise in new car registrations in February.

However, it was only a rise of 1.34% compared to the same month last year.

England, Northern Ireland and Wales all recorded a drop in new car registrations last month, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

British Nation Feb 2006 Feb 2007 % change +/- Ytd 2006 Ytd 2007 % change +/-
England 62,791 60,665 -3.39 193,710 199,424 2.95
Northern Ireland 5,853 5,622 -3.95 13,296 13,776 3.61
Scotland 4,837 4,902 1.34 16,746 16,215 -3.17
Wales 2,070 1,830 -11.59 7,632 7,840 2.73
Grand total 75,551 73,019 -3.35 231,384 237,255 2.54