U.K. Vehicle Sales Up 7.3% in September

U.K. vehicle sales totaled 403,939 units for September 2012, up 7.3% vs. September 2011.

September vehicle sales increased 466% vs. August 2012 sales. September sales are traditionally high because buyers wait for the new license plate cycle that begins that month.

2012 sales through September totaled 1,846,544. This was up 3.4% over the same period in 2011.

Ford was the leader in year-to-date sales with a total of 276,400, resulting in a 15.0% market share.