Most popular new car colour revealed as sales soar for green vehicles outside and in

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 31,220 new cars were registered in green in 2022

Supply shortages have been blamed for new car registrations falling to the lowest level since 1992 (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)

Demand for new green cars soared by nearly three-quarters last year amid a spike in sales of electric models.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 31,220 new cars were registered in that colour in 2022.

That was the most in 16 years and represented a 74.2% increase on the previous 12 months.