Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that almost a quarter of new cars registered in 2014 were white, the highest proportion since records began and up from less than 1% a decade ago.

SMMT data also shows the strong upturn in the uptake of white cars, over the past decade. In 2010, white cars accounted for just under 10% of new car registrations, making it the sixth most popular car colour, with black and silver cars the best-selling. In 2005, less than 1% of the UK’s new car buyers chose white.
 
In 2014, black cars took second place followed by grey, taking 19% and 14% of the market respectively. Silver – the second most popular colour in 2010 with almost a quarter of registrations – has now slipped to sixth place, accounting for 13% of the total new car market.



Colour of new cars registered 2014 vs 2010: 

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