UK’s new car registrations up nearly 8% in January – SMMT

(Reuters) – New car registrations in the United Kingdom rose about 8% in January, preliminary industry data showed on Monday.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will provide the final figures for the month at 0900 GMT.

(Reporting by Prerna Bedi in Bengaluru; Editing by Eileen Soreng)