Car sales in UK suffer worst March since 1998

The number of new cars registered last month fell by more than 14%.

Ewan Petrie

New figures show car sales in the UK have suffered their worst March since 1998.

The number of new cars registered last month fell by more than 14% and a shortage of parts is hampering supply.

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