SIMI reports 'encouraging' level of new cars sales New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that 5,955 new cars were registered in May. This compares to 1,741 in May 2020 and 6,320 in May 2019. Business • 01 Jun 21
SIMI reports 'encouraging' level of new cars sales New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that 5,955 new cars were registered in May. This compares to 1,741 in May 2020 and 6,320 in May 2019. Business • 01 Jun 21
Car sales up in April but down compared to 2019 The number of new cars registered in April was substantially higher year-on-year, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, but was lower than the same month of 2019. Business • 04 May 21
Car sales up in April but down compared to 2019 The number of new cars registered in April was substantially higher year-on-year, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, but was lower than the same month of 2019. Business • 04 May 21
Electric and hybrid car sales see another strong rise New figures from the Central Statistics Office highlight the continued growth in the number of electric and hybrid vehicles licensed in Ireland. Business • 09 Apr 21
Electric and hybrid car sales see another strong rise New figures from the Central Statistics Office highlight the continued growth in the number of electric and hybrid vehicles licensed in Ireland. Business • 09 Apr 21
New car sales up 54% last month, compared to March 2020 New car sales were up 54% last month when compared to March 2020, according to figures published by the Society for the Irish Motor Industry. Business • 01 Apr 21
New car sales up 54% last month, compared to March 2020 New car sales were up 54% last month when compared to March 2020, according to figures published by the Society for the Irish Motor Industry. Business • 01 Apr 21
Calls to reinstate click & collect for motor industry The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) is calling on the Government to reinstate a 'click & collect' service for car sales from the start of next month. Business • 22 Mar 21
Calls to reinstate click & collect for motor industry The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) is calling on the Government to reinstate a 'click & collect' service for car sales from the start of next month. Business • 22 Mar 21
New car registrations down 17.8% in January - SIMI New cars registrations for January are down 17.8% when compared to the same month last year, the latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show. Business • 01 Feb 21
New car registrations down 17.8% in January - SIMI New cars registrations for January are down 17.8% when compared to the same month last year, the latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show. Business • 01 Feb 21
Toyota overtakes VW to become top selling car brand Japan's Toyota overtook Germany's Volkswagen in vehicle sales last year, regaining pole position as the world's top selling automaker for the first time in five years. Business • 28 Jan 21
Toyota overtakes VW to become top selling car brand Japan's Toyota overtook Germany's Volkswagen in vehicle sales last year, regaining pole position as the world's top selling automaker for the first time in five years. Business • 28 Jan 21
PSA posts 27.8% drop in 2020 sales due to Covid crisis French carmaker PSA said today that its worldwide sales slumped 27.8% in 2020 in a global automotive market hammered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 14 Jan 21
PSA posts 27.8% drop in 2020 sales due to Covid crisis French carmaker PSA said today that its worldwide sales slumped 27.8% in 2020 in a global automotive market hammered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 14 Jan 21
Volkswagen brand's sales drop in 2020 German carmaker Volkswagen said today that sales of its core brand dropped by 15% to 5.3 million vehicles in 2020 as the outbreak of coronavirus and lockdowns imposed to restrict infections hit car dealerships around the world. Business • 12 Jan 21
Volkswagen brand's sales drop in 2020 German carmaker Volkswagen said today that sales of its core brand dropped by 15% to 5.3 million vehicles in 2020 as the outbreak of coronavirus and lockdowns imposed to restrict infections hit car dealerships around the world. Business • 12 Jan 21
Renault sales fell 21% in 2020, but turnaround on track French automaker Renault said today its worldwide sales fell by 21.3% last year, underperforming a decline in the global automotive market triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic and a slowdown in world economies. Business • 12 Jan 21
Renault sales fell 21% in 2020, but turnaround on track French automaker Renault said today its worldwide sales fell by 21.3% last year, underperforming a decline in the global automotive market triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic and a slowdown in world economies. Business • 12 Jan 21
New car sales slow down by 12.4% in November - CSO The number of new cars licensed for the first time in November fell by 12.4% compared to the same time last year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 09 Dec 20
New car sales slow down by 12.4% in November - CSO The number of new cars licensed for the first time in November fell by 12.4% compared to the same time last year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 09 Dec 20
Contactless car sales a success during the restrictions Two car dealerships who successfully moved their car sales pitch online in order to deliver fully contactless car sales. Boost My Business • 01 Dec 20
Contactless car sales a success during the restrictions Two car dealerships who successfully moved their car sales pitch online in order to deliver fully contactless car sales. Boost My Business • 01 Dec 20
New car sales up 20% in November - SIMI New figures show that new car sales rose by 20% in November when compared to the same month last year, however registrations year to date remain 25% lower on the same period in 2019. Business • 01 Dec 20
New car sales up 20% in November - SIMI New figures show that new car sales rose by 20% in November when compared to the same month last year, however registrations year to date remain 25% lower on the same period in 2019. Business • 01 Dec 20
Car sales down 25% compared to last year - SIMI New figures show that car sales rose by 6.2% in October, but remain over 25% lower than the same time last year. Business • 02 Nov 20
Car sales down 25% compared to last year - SIMI New figures show that car sales rose by 6.2% in October, but remain over 25% lower than the same time last year. Business • 02 Nov 20
New car registrations race 66% higher in September The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has again called on the Government to reduce Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) in this month's Budget. Business • 01 Oct 20
New car registrations race 66% higher in September The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has again called on the Government to reduce Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) in this month's Budget. Business • 01 Oct 20
New European car sales fall by 17.6% in August European car registrations dropped in July and August but not as steeply as in previous months, industry data showed today, pointing to a slow recovery in Europe's auto sector that was hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. Business • 17 Sep 20
New European car sales fall by 17.6% in August European car registrations dropped in July and August but not as steeply as in previous months, industry data showed today, pointing to a slow recovery in Europe's auto sector that was hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. Business • 17 Sep 20
New car registrations down 18% in July - CSO The number of new cars registered in July dropped by 18% compared to the same month last year, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 10 Aug 20
New car registrations down 18% in July - CSO The number of new cars registered in July dropped by 18% compared to the same month last year, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 10 Aug 20
UK new car sales rise in July for first time in 2020 British new car registrations rose by roughly 11% year on year in July, according to preliminary industry data. Business • 05 Aug 20
UK new car sales rise in July for first time in 2020 British new car registrations rose by roughly 11% year on year in July, according to preliminary industry data. Business • 05 Aug 20
New car sales down 14% in July New car registrations posted an annual fall of 14% in July, a key month for sales where registration plates change, the Society of the Irish Motor Industry said. Business • 04 Aug 20
New car sales down 14% in July New car registrations posted an annual fall of 14% in July, a key month for sales where registration plates change, the Society of the Irish Motor Industry said. Business • 04 Aug 20
European new car sales down 24.1% in June - ACEA European passenger car sales slumped in June compared to a year ago but showed an improvement since May with the easing of coronavirus lockdown measures across the region, industry data showed today. Business • 16 Jul 20
European new car sales down 24.1% in June - ACEA European passenger car sales slumped in June compared to a year ago but showed an improvement since May with the easing of coronavirus lockdown measures across the region, industry data showed today. Business • 16 Jul 20
New car sales down over 43% in June - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a slight recovery in cars sales in June compared to April and May sales figures. Business • 08 Jul 20
New car sales down over 43% in June - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a slight recovery in cars sales in June compared to April and May sales figures. Business • 08 Jul 20
Tesla beats vehicle delivery estimates for Q2 Tesla outpaced analyst estimates for second-quarter vehicle deliveries today, defying a trend of plummeting sales in the wider auto industry as coronavirus-linked lockdown orders kept shoppers at home. Business • 02 Jul 20
Tesla beats vehicle delivery estimates for Q2 Tesla outpaced analyst estimates for second-quarter vehicle deliveries today, defying a trend of plummeting sales in the wider auto industry as coronavirus-linked lockdown orders kept shoppers at home. Business • 02 Jul 20
Car sales slow down by 28% in June - SIMI New car registrations for June slowed down by 28.2% compared to the same month last year, new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show today. Business • 01 Jul 20
Car sales slow down by 28% in June - SIMI New car registrations for June slowed down by 28.2% compared to the same month last year, new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show today. Business • 01 Jul 20
European new car sales fall 56.8% in May - ACEA European passenger car sales slumped in May but the drop was not as sharp as in the previous month because of an easing of restrictions imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic, industry data showed today. Business • 17 Jun 20
European new car sales fall 56.8% in May - ACEA European passenger car sales slumped in May but the drop was not as sharp as in the previous month because of an easing of restrictions imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic, industry data showed today. Business • 17 Jun 20
New car sales sink by 83.7% in May - CSO The impact of the Covid-19 crisis on car sales continued to be felt last month, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 08 Jun 20
New car sales sink by 83.7% in May - CSO The impact of the Covid-19 crisis on car sales continued to be felt last month, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 08 Jun 20
