Pent up demand and an easing in supply chain issues have seen another ramp up in the number of new cars sold in Northern Ireland.
Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed 4,108 new cars were registered in the province in June, a jump of some 18% on the same month last year. The most popular new car sold was the Ford Puma, followed by the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage.
The overall increase was in line with other parts of the UK and comes despite the inflationary environment which has put pressure on household finances. The SMMT said waiting times for new cars have been cut significantly from the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic when manufacturers struggled to meet demand and alluded to pent-up demand from consumers.
