Northern Ireland reported a 6.28% rise in new car registrations in August to 5,277 units, compared to a drop in England, Scotland and Wales.

According to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders England sold 63,222 last month, a marginal 0.79% drop compared to 63,728 in August 2006.

Scotland saw a 4% drop from 6,055 units in August 2006 to 5,813 units last month. Wales had the largest dip, with a 7.46% reduction to 76,793 units.

British Nation		Aug 2006		Aug 2007		% change +/-		YTD 2006		YTD 2007		% change +/-
England		63,728		63,22		-0.79		1,252,014		1,279,150		2.12
Northern Ireland		4,940		5,277		6.82		49,328		51,866		5.15
Scotland		6,055		5,813		-4.00		121,199		123,997		2.31
Wales		2,681		2,481		-7.46		54,449		55,188		1.36
Grand total		77,404		76,793		-0.79		1,476,990		1,510,201		2.25

Channel Islands & Isle of Man new car registrations not included.