Gross sales of latest automobiles in Northern Eire continued to recuperate in April in line with trade knowledge.

Figures from the Society of Motor Producers and Merchants (SMMT) present there have been 3,432 gross sales, up 6.8% on the identical month in 2022.

Thus far this 12 months 16,750 new automobiles have been bought in Northern Eire, up 17.4% in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months.

The most well-liked fashions this 12 months are the Hyundai Tucson and Ford’s Fiesta and Puma.

Within the final couple of years the brand new automobile market was badly hit by provide chain issues, which delayed the supply of automobiles.

There have been significantly severe issues acquiring semiconductors, that are utilized in an enormous array of digital methods, from in-car leisure to engine administration.

Within the UK as a complete, April was the ninth successive month of development, with an 11.6% improve to succeed in 132,990 registrations.

Nonetheless that was nonetheless 17.4% down on pre-pandemic volumes in April 2019.

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief government, mentioned the brand new automobile market is ‘more and more bullish, as easing provide chain pressures present a much-needed enhance”.