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Drivers are increasingly choosing greener vehicles
A VW Golf electric car being recharged on a street in London
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners welcomed the news today that sales of new diesel cars have plummeted, as drivers increasingly choose greener vehicles.
Last month, sales for diesel models fell by 31 per cent, while overall sales for the year were down by 17 per cent.
A total of 2.54 million new cars were registered in 2017, compared with 2.69 million the previous year, indicating the first drop in sales for six years, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.
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