Car sales hit brakes after 41% drop in purchases last month

NEW car sales are slowing to a halt after a 41% drop in models sold last month.

Car sales hit brakes after 41% drop in purchases last month

Despite a temporary boost in vehicle sales after the introduction of tax incentives for greener motoring, consumers are shunning car showrooms.

Figures for August reveal 5,252 new cars were sold compared to 8,991 in August last year.

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