New car registrations in Scotland in June totalled 15,274 units, a year-on-year fall of 5.08% (16,092 units).

Douglas Robertson, Scottish Motor Trade Association, said: “We are disappointed to see a drop in sales after the small rise last month.

"It is very tough going in the retail sector just now but we fully expect to see a slow growth over the second six months of the year and are optimistic that September will see a ‘new plate’ surge in car sales.”

> Scottish market sales data (Source: SMMT)