New cars: 850% rise in car registrations in Fife

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Car showrooms across Fife enjoyed a bumper return to business last month, according to figures just released.

New car registrations rocketed after dwindling during the 2020 pandemic.

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The Scottish Motor Trade Association said Fife recorded 623 new registrations - an 850% increase on the 65 from 12 months ago.

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It followed a similar pattern across Scotland as registrations rose from 1100 to over 13,000 year on year.

Ford had a 10% share of the market, just ahead of Volkswagen on 9.5%

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