Rise of the (small) machines

Sales of big cars down:

Daimler – down 50%

Porsche – down 37%

Land Rover – down 32%

Saab – down 31%

Lexus – down 22%

Sales of Small cars up:

Smart – up 147%

Kia – up 36%

Hyundai – up 21%

Fiat – up 14%

Nissan - up 9%

Source: Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders