New car sales slow in Europe in November Car sales in Europe braked in November due to a slowdown in demand in Germany and France, the European car makers' association said today. Business • 16 Dec 14
New car sales slow in Europe in November Car sales in Europe braked in November due to a slowdown in demand in Germany and France, the European car makers' association said today. Business • 16 Dec 14
Europe's car recovery continues in October European new car sales rose 6.2% in October from the same time last year as premium leaders including the Volkswagen and BMW groups recorded stronger demand in key markets. Business • 18 Nov 14
Europe's car recovery continues in October European new car sales rose 6.2% in October from the same time last year as premium leaders including the Volkswagen and BMW groups recorded stronger demand in key markets. Business • 18 Nov 14
Nissan's Q2 results beat estimates Nissan today reported a slight increase in second-quarter profit, beating analyst estimates, as record sales in the US dulled the impact of a slowdown in China. Business • 04 Nov 14
Nissan's Q2 results beat estimates Nissan today reported a slight increase in second-quarter profit, beating analyst estimates, as record sales in the US dulled the impact of a slowdown in China. Business • 04 Nov 14
Car sales contributed €900m to Exchequer: report New and used car sales contributed more than €900m to the Exchequer in the first nine months of the year, according to a report by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry and DoneDeal. Business • 21 Oct 14
Car sales contributed €900m to Exchequer: report New and used car sales contributed more than €900m to the Exchequer in the first nine months of the year, according to a report by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry and DoneDeal. Business • 21 Oct 14
New car sales motor 34% higher in September New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a slight dip in the total number of vehicles registered in September. Business • 07 Oct 14
New car sales motor 34% higher in September New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a slight dip in the total number of vehicles registered in September. Business • 07 Oct 14
Car sales rise 24% in September - SIMI Almost 4,000 cars were sold in September, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, up 24% on the same month of 2013. Business • 01 Oct 14
Car sales rise 24% in September - SIMI Almost 4,000 cars were sold in September, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, up 24% on the same month of 2013. Business • 01 Oct 14
Car sales 32% higher in August: SIMI More than 4,870 cars were sold in August, according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, up almost 32% on the same month last year. Business • 01 Sep 14
Car sales 32% higher in August: SIMI More than 4,870 cars were sold in August, according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, up almost 32% on the same month last year. Business • 01 Sep 14
Car purchases drive May retail sales higher The volume of retail sales rose by 0.9% in May from April on the back of higher car and electrical goods sales. Business • 27 Jun 14
Car purchases drive May retail sales higher The volume of retail sales rose by 0.9% in May from April on the back of higher car and electrical goods sales. Business • 27 Jun 14
Used car sales increase in last six months of 2013 Over 470,000 used cars were sold in Ireland during the last six months of 2013, according to findings of the third Carzone.ie Motoring Report. Business • 02 Apr 14
Used car sales increase in last six months of 2013 Over 470,000 used cars were sold in Ireland during the last six months of 2013, according to findings of the third Carzone.ie Motoring Report. Business • 02 Apr 14
26.6% rise in vehicle sales so far this year: SIMI The number of vehicles sold in the first three months of 2014 was 26.6% higher than the same period of last year, according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. Business • 01 Apr 14
26.6% rise in vehicle sales so far this year: SIMI The number of vehicles sold in the first three months of 2014 was 26.6% higher than the same period of last year, according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. Business • 01 Apr 14
European car sales up for sixth month in a row European car sales rose 7.6% in February, as a gradual economic recovery in Portugal, Spain and Italy boosted demand for mass market brands. Business • 18 Mar 14
European car sales up for sixth month in a row European car sales rose 7.6% in February, as a gradual economic recovery in Portugal, Spain and Italy boosted demand for mass market brands. Business • 18 Mar 14
Car sales up more than 20% in February - SIMI More than 12,700 new vehicles were registered in February, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, a 20.5% increase on the same month of 2013. Business • 03 Mar 14
Car sales up more than 20% in February - SIMI More than 12,700 new vehicles were registered in February, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, a 20.5% increase on the same month of 2013. Business • 03 Mar 14
Car sales drive retail sales 2.3% higher New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a rise in the volume of retail sales in January, on the back of strong car sales. Business • 28 Feb 14
Car sales drive retail sales 2.3% higher New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a rise in the volume of retail sales in January, on the back of strong car sales. Business • 28 Feb 14
GM earnings hit by weak international results General Motors reported a modest increase in quarterly profits, but badly missed expectations on weak performance in its international operations. Business • 06 Feb 14
GM earnings hit by weak international results General Motors reported a modest increase in quarterly profits, but badly missed expectations on weak performance in its international operations. Business • 06 Feb 14
Car sales up 33% in January New car sales rose 33% in January compared to the same month in 2013 according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motoring Industry. Business • 03 Feb 14
Car sales up 33% in January New car sales rose 33% in January compared to the same month in 2013 according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motoring Industry. Business • 03 Feb 14
Retail sales grow by 0.6% in December The volume of retail sales rose by 0.6% in December when compared with November, new CSO figures show. Business • 28 Jan 14
Retail sales grow by 0.6% in December The volume of retail sales rose by 0.6% in December when compared with November, new CSO figures show. Business • 28 Jan 14
BMW reports record sales in 2013 BMW said today it sold more cars than ever before in 2013 and it aims to top that number again this year. Business • 13 Jan 14
BMW reports record sales in 2013 BMW said today it sold more cars than ever before in 2013 and it aims to top that number again this year. Business • 13 Jan 14
New car sales fell 7% in 2013 - SIMI New car sales were nearly 7% lower last year when compared to 2012, according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, despite the introduction of the dual licence plate system. Business • 03 Jan 14
New car sales fell 7% in 2013 - SIMI New car sales were nearly 7% lower last year when compared to 2012, according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, despite the introduction of the dual licence plate system. Business • 03 Jan 14
New car sales down 6.5% so far this year New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that the sale of new cars was down 20% in November, compared to last year. Business • 02 Dec 13
New car sales down 6.5% so far this year New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that the sale of new cars was down 20% in November, compared to last year. Business • 02 Dec 13
Fall in car sales drives down retail figures The volume of retail sales fell by 0.2% in the month of October. Business • 28 Nov 13
Fall in car sales drives down retail figures The volume of retail sales fell by 0.2% in the month of October. Business • 28 Nov 13
Car sales rise in October but 6.3% in year to date New car sales rose slightly last month, according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, however they remain 6.3% lower in the year to date. Business • 01 Nov 13
Car sales rise in October but 6.3% in year to date New car sales rose slightly last month, according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, however they remain 6.3% lower in the year to date. Business • 01 Nov 13
GM posts strong profits on US demand General Motors today posted a better than expected quarterly profit on strong results in its core North American market and the first revenue increase in Europe in two years. Business • 30 Oct 13
GM posts strong profits on US demand General Motors today posted a better than expected quarterly profit on strong results in its core North American market and the first revenue increase in Europe in two years. Business • 30 Oct 13
Europe's car market grows in September A surge in UK car sales and an extra working day boosted Europe's new car market in September. Business • 16 Oct 13
Europe's car market grows in September A surge in UK car sales and an extra working day boosted Europe's new car market in September. Business • 16 Oct 13
European car sales resume slide in August European car sales resumed declining in August as record joblessness contributed to falling demand at Volkswagen, PSA Peugeot Citroen and Fiat. Business • 17 Sep 13
European car sales resume slide in August European car sales resumed declining in August as record joblessness contributed to falling demand at Volkswagen, PSA Peugeot Citroen and Fiat. Business • 17 Sep 13
European car sales rise during June Europe's ailing car market grew in annual terms for only the second time this year in July, supporting hopes of a much-needed stabilisation in the second half of 2013. Business • 16 Aug 13
European car sales rise during June Europe's ailing car market grew in annual terms for only the second time this year in July, supporting hopes of a much-needed stabilisation in the second half of 2013. Business • 16 Aug 13
