Volkswagen revenue jumps on growth in Europe, America Volkswagen has reported a rise in revenue of 22% to €76 billion but saw a drop in operating profit to €5.7 billion, after last year's first quarter profit was boosted by commodity hedging. Business • 04 May 23
Volkswagen revenue jumps on growth in Europe, America Volkswagen has reported a rise in revenue of 22% to €76 billion but saw a drop in operating profit to €5.7 billion, after last year's first quarter profit was boosted by commodity hedging. Business • 04 May 23
New car sales up 14% in April driven by electric switch New car registrations rose 14% last month, according to the latest data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). Business • 02 May 23
New car sales up 14% in April driven by electric switch New car registrations rose 14% last month, according to the latest data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). Business • 02 May 23
Sales of electric cars continue to rise as diesel slows New figures from the Central Statistics Office today reveal the continued growth in the number of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles licensed in Ireland. Business • 12 Apr 23
Sales of electric cars continue to rise as diesel slows New figures from the Central Statistics Office today reveal the continued growth in the number of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles licensed in Ireland. Business • 12 Apr 23
European new car sales up 10.7% in January European new car registrations jumped in January, data from the region's carmaker association showed today. Business • 21 Feb 23
European new car sales up 10.7% in January European new car registrations jumped in January, data from the region's carmaker association showed today. Business • 21 Feb 23
Electric car sales jump by 40% in January - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new electric cars licensed has increased by 40% from 1,813 in January of last year to 2,531 in January of this year. Business • 08 Feb 23
Electric car sales jump by 40% in January - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new electric cars licensed has increased by 40% from 1,813 in January of last year to 2,531 in January of this year. Business • 08 Feb 23
Used car prices almost 70% higher than pre-pandemic Prices sought for used cars across the country continued to rise in the last three months of the year and are now almost 70% higher than they were before the pandemic began. Business • 19 Jan 23
Used car prices almost 70% higher than pre-pandemic Prices sought for used cars across the country continued to rise in the last three months of the year and are now almost 70% higher than they were before the pandemic began. Business • 19 Jan 23
European car sales jump 17.4% in November European new car registrations increased sharply in November, data from the region's carmaker association showed today. Business • 15 Dec 22
European car sales jump 17.4% in November European new car registrations increased sharply in November, data from the region's carmaker association showed today. Business • 15 Dec 22
Electric car sales jump 82% higher so far this year New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new electric cars licensed jumped by 82% from 8,089 in the first 10 months of 2021 to 14,707 in 2022. Business • 09 Nov 22
Electric car sales jump 82% higher so far this year New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new electric cars licensed jumped by 82% from 8,089 in the first 10 months of 2021 to 14,707 in 2022. Business • 09 Nov 22
Mercedes-Benz lifts profit forecast as luxury cars boom Mercedes-Benz has today raised its full-year profit forecast as strong demand for luxury cars and cost savings offset the supply chain bottlenecks that have hampered industry output this year. Business • 26 Oct 22
Mercedes-Benz lifts profit forecast as luxury cars boom Mercedes-Benz has today raised its full-year profit forecast as strong demand for luxury cars and cost savings offset the supply chain bottlenecks that have hampered industry output this year. Business • 26 Oct 22
Second-hand car prices up 67% since 2020 - DoneDeal Prices for second-hand cars were up 67% in September this year compared with March 2020, according to new analysis by second-hand sales website DoneDeal. Ireland • 25 Oct 22
Second-hand car prices up 67% since 2020 - DoneDeal Prices for second-hand cars were up 67% in September this year compared with March 2020, according to new analysis by second-hand sales website DoneDeal. Ireland • 25 Oct 22
New car sales motor 15% higher in September - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the continued growth in the number of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles licensed here. Business • 11 Oct 22
New car sales motor 15% higher in September - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the continued growth in the number of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles licensed here. Business • 11 Oct 22
BMW Group sales drop slightly in third quarter BMW sold nearly as many cars in the third quarter as it did in the same period a year before, after the war in Ukraine and supply shortages led to a drop in deliveries in the first half of 2022, the German carmaker said today. Business • 10 Oct 22
BMW Group sales drop slightly in third quarter BMW sold nearly as many cars in the third quarter as it did in the same period a year before, after the war in Ukraine and supply shortages led to a drop in deliveries in the first half of 2022, the German carmaker said today. Business • 10 Oct 22
New car sales rise by 4% in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the continued growth in the number of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles licensed in Ireland. Business • 08 Sep 22
New car sales rise by 4% in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the continued growth in the number of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles licensed in Ireland. Business • 08 Sep 22
SIMI calls for extension of electric vehicle supports The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has called on the Government to extend electric vehicle supports in this month's Budget. Business • 01 Sep 22
SIMI calls for extension of electric vehicle supports The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has called on the Government to extend electric vehicle supports in this month's Budget. Business • 01 Sep 22
New car sales down 25% but EV sales soar - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the continued growth in the number of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles licensed in Ireland so far this year. Business • 10 Aug 22
New car sales down 25% but EV sales soar - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the continued growth in the number of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles licensed in Ireland so far this year. Business • 10 Aug 22
New car sales in Europe lowest since 1996 Europe registered the lowest number of new passenger cars in the month of June this year since 1996 at just over 1.06 million vehicles, with some carmakers seeing sales drop by nearly 50%, data from Europe's automobile association showed today. Business • 15 Jul 22
New car sales in Europe lowest since 1996 Europe registered the lowest number of new passenger cars in the month of June this year since 1996 at just over 1.06 million vehicles, with some carmakers seeing sales drop by nearly 50%, data from Europe's automobile association showed today. Business • 15 Jul 22
New car sales rise by 11% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that electric and plug-in hybrid cars made up 21% of all new cars licensed for the first time in the first quarter of this year. Business • 08 Apr 22
New car sales rise by 11% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that electric and plug-in hybrid cars made up 21% of all new cars licensed for the first time in the first quarter of this year. Business • 08 Apr 22
New car sales motor 17% higher in February - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new electric cars licensed has almost trebled from 1,309 in the first two months of 2021 to 3,642 over the same two months in 2022. Business • 08 Mar 22
New car sales motor 17% higher in February - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new electric cars licensed has almost trebled from 1,309 in the first two months of 2021 to 3,642 over the same two months in 2022. Business • 08 Mar 22
Record low January car sales in European Union New car registrations in the European Union hit a record low for the month of January, according to industry data released today, as the sector continues to be hamstrung by a lack of semiconductors. Business • 17 Feb 22
Record low January car sales in European Union New car registrations in the European Union hit a record low for the month of January, according to industry data released today, as the sector continues to be hamstrung by a lack of semiconductors. Business • 17 Feb 22
Car sales slow down in January - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 21% of all new cars licensed for the first time in January were electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). Business • 08 Feb 22
Car sales slow down in January - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 21% of all new cars licensed for the first time in January were electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). Business • 08 Feb 22
EU car market to grow 7.9% this year - ACEA The European Union's car market will return to growth in 2022 after two years of decline, but registrations will remain 20% below 2019 levels as the chip shortage continues to hamper production. Business • 08 Feb 22
EU car market to grow 7.9% this year - ACEA The European Union's car market will return to growth in 2022 after two years of decline, but registrations will remain 20% below 2019 levels as the chip shortage continues to hamper production. Business • 08 Feb 22
Big jump in number of new cars licensed in November New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 2,167 new private cars were licensed in November, an increase of 47.6% on the 1,468 licensed the same time last year. Business • 08 Dec 21
Big jump in number of new cars licensed in November New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 2,167 new private cars were licensed in November, an increase of 47.6% on the 1,468 licensed the same time last year. Business • 08 Dec 21
European new car sales down by 30% in October - ACEA New car registrations in Europe tumbled almost 30% in October as global semiconductor shortages continued to hurt vehicle supply, industry data showed today. Business • 18 Nov 21
European new car sales down by 30% in October - ACEA New car registrations in Europe tumbled almost 30% in October as global semiconductor shortages continued to hurt vehicle supply, industry data showed today. Business • 18 Nov 21
Number of new cars licensed in October slows by 7.3% New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the number of new cars licensed in October of this year fell by 307 vehicles (7.3%) compared with October 2020 but increased by 688 vehicles when compared with the same month in 2019. Business • 08 Nov 21
Number of new cars licensed in October slows by 7.3% New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the number of new cars licensed in October of this year fell by 307 vehicles (7.3%) compared with October 2020 but increased by 688 vehicles when compared with the same month in 2019. Business • 08 Nov 21
New car sales motor over 16% higher in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the number of new cars that were licensed in August rose by 16.3% compared to the same time last year. Business • 08 Sep 21
New car sales motor over 16% higher in August - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the number of new cars that were licensed in August rose by 16.3% compared to the same time last year. Business • 08 Sep 21
