A SURGE in the number of new cars being registered in Scotland has been linked to drivers turning to more efficient vehicles in a bid to combat increasing fuel prices.
Figures from the Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) show the number of new registrations in Scotland rose by more than 24% to 12,036 in July this year, compared with just 9701 in July 2011.
In comparison, there was a rise in the UK as a whole of 9.31%, with 143,884 units registered.
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