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New car sales should be the highest for ten years in 2014, car makers have reported, and the best-seller list from a decade ago reveals what has changed when it comes to our car-buying habits.
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, just over 2.55million cars sold in 2004. This year the motor industry is on track to shift 2.46million, continuing a recovery in sales after new registrations slipped below the 2million mark over that period.
Five of the 10 best selling cars from 2004 have been replaced with their corresponding 2014 models - while the top three sellers are the same, albeit in a different order.
But French cars have fallen distinctly out of favour with British buyers and Mondeo Man has drifted out of the top ten - replaced by Qashqai dad perhaps.
Racing ahead: New car sales are set to be at their highest level since 2004
The Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa retain the top positions (see full list below), while the VW Golf and Vauxhall Astra keep their place in the list.
There is a complete absence of French cars from the 2014 top ten. This is notable as four of the ten best sellers from 2004 were French.
According to the SMMT, mini and supermini motors accounted for 34 per cent of sales in 2004. Today, this is nearer 40 per cent, as motorists look for better fuel economy and cheaper insurance costs.
The statistics reveal a shift in fuel type. There were 835,334 diesel registrations in 2004 compared to 1,731,935 petrol ones.
Today, sales of diesel have overtaken unleaded motors, with 1,067,425 diesel cars shifted so far this year, compared to 1,027,951 petrol ones.
Also, SMMT data shows a decade ago, 36 per cent of new cars were silver. However, this year, white is the top colour, with 22 per cent drivers picking it.
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2004 vs 2014: TOP SELLING CARS OF EACH YEAR
2004 2014 (so far)
1 . FORD FOCUS 1. FORD FIESTA
2. VAUXHALL CORSA 2. FORD FOCUS
3. FORD FIESTA 3. VAUXHALL CORSA
4. PEUGEOT 206 4. VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
5. RENAULT MEGANE 5. VAUXHALL ASTRA
6. VAUXHALL ASTRA 6. NISSAN QASHQAI
7. RENAULT CLIO 7. VOLKSWAGEN POLO
8. VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 8. AUDI A3
9. FORD MONDEO 9. FIAT 500
10. PEUGEOT 307 10. NISSAN JUKE
Changing patterns: Small cars and multi-purpose vehicles have grown in popularity
The top selling cars of 2004
1. FORD FOCUS
Number sold in 2004: 141,021
Number sold so far in 2014: 74,131
Place in 2014 top 10 list: 2nd
2. VAUXHALL CORSA
Number sold in 2004: 101,625
Number sold so far in 2014: 68,877
Place in 2014 top 10 list: 3rd
3. FORD FIESTA
Number sold in 2004: 89,295
Number sold so far in 2014: 116,087
Place in 2014 top 10 list: 1st
4. PEUGEOT 206
Number sold in 2004: 86,605
Place in 2014 top 10 list: N/A
5. RENAULT MEGANE
Number sold in 2004: 86,569
Place in 2014 top 10 list: N/A
6. VAUXHALL ASTRA
Number sold in 2004: 85,087
Number sold so far in 2014: 51,043
Place in 2014 top 10 list: 5th
7. RENAULT CLIO
Number sold in 2004: 72,412
Place in 2014 top 10 list: N/A
8. VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Number sold in 2004: 69,784
Number sold so far in 2014: 69,787
Place in 2014 list: 4th
9. FORD MONDEO
Number sold in 2004: 60,441
Place in 2014 list: N/A
10. PEUGEOT 307
Number sold in 2004: 58,742
Place in 2014 list: N/A