U.K. Vehicle Sales Up 7.3% in February

U.K. vehicle sales totaled 78,368 units for February 2013, up 7.3% vs. February 2012.

February vehicle sales decreased 51.9% vs. January 2013 sales. February sales are typically low because buyers wait to purchase in March, when the new license plate cycle begins.

2013 sales through February totaled 241,269. This was up 9.5% over the same period in 2012.

Ford was the leader in year-to-date sales with a total of 36,673, resulting in a 15.2% market share.