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Total new car registrations for the month hit 74,441, representing a seventh consecutive month of growth

New car registrations increased by 26.2% in February, representing a seventh consecutive month of growth, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Total registrations for the month hit 74,441, which is a significant improvement over last year, if down 6.5% on pre-pandemic 2020.