"New car registrations in August rose for the first time since June 2010, " said Paul Everitt, chief executive of the SMMT.

BBC: UK car sales in first rise for 14 months, SMMT says

"The outlook for 2013 remains positive, with demand in many faster-growing global markets offsetting the continued weakness in European economies, " said SMMT head Paul Everitt.

BBC: UK car exports hit record despite European market slump

"Future environmental and economic success will be determined by sustained investment in new technology, research and development, infrastructure and consumer incentives, " said SMMT's chief executive, Paul Everitt.

BBC: Sales of low emission cars soar in UK