1 minute ago by Reuters1 minute ago by Reuters1 minute ago by Reuters1 ReadFILE PHOTO: On February 18, 2019, a lorry with a car carrier trailer exits the Honda car plant in Swindon, England. Eddie Keogh/Eddie Keogh/Eddie Keogh/Eddie Keogh (Reuters) – LONDON (Reuters) – In June, new car registrations in the United Kingdom increased by 28 percent year on year, despite the fact that several showrooms were closed for much of the month owing to COVID-19 limitations. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a total of 186,128 new cars were registered in June, which was lower than the 10-year average. Customers were welcomed back into dealerships on June 1 in England, June 8 in Northern Ireland, June 22 in Wales, and June 29 in Scotland in 2020. According to the SMMT, a shortage of semi-conductor chips was also impacting volumes. Costas Pitas contributed reporting, and David Milliken edited the piece./n
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