Text: Luke Madden / Photos: Hyundai
The £100m extension to the Scrappage Scheme was welcomed by everyone in the struggling UK motor industry. But one company in particular has reason to celebrate.
Korean manufacturer, Hyundai sold more cars in September than they have sold in any other month. The firm has also beaten their previous annual record sales total of 37,611, racking up 40,578 so far this year. Managing Director of Hyundai, Tony Whitehorn, claims they "could have sold twice as many in September but simply ran out of cars and time".
As a whole the UK saw new car sales boosted 11.4% compared to the same time last year, also marking the third consecutive monthly increase in registrations.
The newly extended scheme, which has resulted in 367,929 cars and light vans ordered since it launched in May 2009, should ensure that the motor industry continues to thrive well into the new year.
Detailed figures also reveal that the introduction of Alfa Romeo's small hatchback, the MiTo, has contributed to sales figures 148% higher than in September 2008.
Some of the biggest winners and losers of the scheme are laid out below.
Winners
Manufacturer September 2009 September 2008 %Change
Alfa Romeo 1,978 796 148
Hyundai 11,031 4,970 122
Kia 9,778 4,825 101
SEAT 5,628 4,072 38
Nissan 16,142 12,417 30
Losers
Manufacturer September 2009 September 2008 %Change
Daihatsu 284 1,077 -74
Saab 1,093 2,186 -50
Jeep 560 660 -15
Mercedes 12,690 14,777 -14
Audi 15,117 16,355 -8
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