Retail sales down 0.2% on a monthly basis - CSO Monthly retail sales slowed in September on the back of lower sales of books and newspapers, hardware and paints and fuel, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 04 Nov 16
Retail sales down 0.2% on a monthly basis - CSO Monthly retail sales slowed in September on the back of lower sales of books and newspapers, hardware and paints and fuel, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 04 Nov 16
Volkswagen raises full year revenue guidance Volkswagen said third-quarter operating profit at its core brand plunged more than half, adding weight to management calls for cutbacks at VW's biggest division. Business • 27 Oct 16
Volkswagen raises full year revenue guidance Volkswagen said third-quarter operating profit at its core brand plunged more than half, adding weight to management calls for cutbacks at VW's biggest division. Business • 27 Oct 16
New car sales speed up by 6.5% - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that a total of 6,311 new private cars were licensed for the first time in September, up 6.5% on the same time last year. Business • 07 Oct 16
New car sales speed up by 6.5% - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that a total of 6,311 new private cars were licensed for the first time in September, up 6.5% on the same time last year. Business • 07 Oct 16
New car registrations down 1.4% in September New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that car registrations fell by 1.4% in September compared to the same month last year. Business • 03 Oct 16
New car registrations down 1.4% in September New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that car registrations fell by 1.4% in September compared to the same month last year. Business • 03 Oct 16
161 registrations reach over 100,000 - SIMI New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry indicate that it has been a very strong year so far for car sales. Business • 01 Jul 16
161 registrations reach over 100,000 - SIMI New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry indicate that it has been a very strong year so far for car sales. Business • 01 Jul 16
Europe car sales up 16% in May on luxury brands European car sales jumped the most this year in May, new industry data showed today. Business • 16 Jun 16
Europe car sales up 16% in May on luxury brands European car sales jumped the most this year in May, new industry data showed today. Business • 16 Jun 16
Retail sales see weakest growth in seven months Retail sales saw their worst performance in seven months in March, with volumes falling 2.1% compared with February, dragged down by weak car sales. Business • 28 Apr 16
Retail sales see weakest growth in seven months Retail sales saw their worst performance in seven months in March, with volumes falling 2.1% compared with February, dragged down by weak car sales. Business • 28 Apr 16
CarGurus to set up European headquarters in Dublin CarGurus, the car shopping website used by 19 million consumers and 14,000 car dealers in the US, is to establish its European headquarters in Dublin. Business • 09 Mar 16
CarGurus to set up European headquarters in Dublin CarGurus, the car shopping website used by 19 million consumers and 14,000 car dealers in the US, is to establish its European headquarters in Dublin. Business • 09 Mar 16
New car registrations for February rose by 37% New car registrations for February rose by 37% when compared with the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. Business • 01 Mar 16
New car registrations for February rose by 37% New car registrations for February rose by 37% when compared with the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. Business • 01 Mar 16
European car sales up 6.3% in January European car sales rose 6.3% to 1,093,565 vehicles in January, industry data showed today. Business • 16 Feb 16
European car sales up 6.3% in January European car sales rose 6.3% to 1,093,565 vehicles in January, industry data showed today. Business • 16 Feb 16
Volkswagen group sales return to growth in January Volkswagen group sales returned to growth in January thanks to demand in China. Business • 12 Feb 16
Volkswagen group sales return to growth in January Volkswagen group sales returned to growth in January thanks to demand in China. Business • 12 Feb 16
New car registrations up by nearly 35% in January The number of new private cars licensed for the first time rose by 34.8% in January of this year compared to January 2014. Business • 16 Feb 16
New car registrations up by nearly 35% in January The number of new private cars licensed for the first time rose by 34.8% in January of this year compared to January 2014. Business • 16 Feb 16
New car sales rose by 30% in 2015 - SIMI New car sales rose by 30% in 2015, when compared with the previous year. Business • 04 Jan 16
New car sales rose by 30% in 2015 - SIMI New car sales rose by 30% in 2015, when compared with the previous year. Business • 04 Jan 16
BMW's surprise Q3 profit gain on Europe recovery BMW today posted a surprise increase in third-quarter operating profit as strong sales in higher-margin core European markets outweighed weak demand in China. Business • 03 Nov 15
BMW's surprise Q3 profit gain on Europe recovery BMW today posted a surprise increase in third-quarter operating profit as strong sales in higher-margin core European markets outweighed weak demand in China. Business • 03 Nov 15
Annual car sales up 30% at end of October - SIMI New car sales rose by 28% in October, when compared with the same month in 2014. Business • 02 Nov 15
Annual car sales up 30% at end of October - SIMI New car sales rose by 28% in October, when compared with the same month in 2014. Business • 02 Nov 15
Nissan raises full-year profit forecast Nissan has raised its full-year operating profit forecast by 8% after it turned in a higher-than-expected second-quarter operating profit due to stronger vehicle sales in North America. Business • 02 Nov 15
Nissan raises full-year profit forecast Nissan has raised its full-year operating profit forecast by 8% after it turned in a higher-than-expected second-quarter operating profit due to stronger vehicle sales in North America. Business • 02 Nov 15
Monthly retail sales slow by 4% in August New figures show that the volume of retail sales fell by 4% in August compared to July on the back of slower car and book sales. Business • 28 Sep 15
Monthly retail sales slow by 4% in August New figures show that the volume of retail sales fell by 4% in August compared to July on the back of slower car and book sales. Business • 28 Sep 15
New car sales 38% higher in August The total number of new cars licensed in the first eight months of this year has passed the 100,000 mark, new figures from the CSO show. Business • 07 Sep 15
New car sales 38% higher in August The total number of new cars licensed in the first eight months of this year has passed the 100,000 mark, new figures from the CSO show. Business • 07 Sep 15
European car sales growth hits 5 year high in June Demand for mid-market brands and luxury cars pushed growth of new car sales in Europe to the highest monthly rate in five and a half years in June. Business • 16 Jul 15
European car sales growth hits 5 year high in June Demand for mid-market brands and luxury cars pushed growth of new car sales in Europe to the highest monthly rate in five and a half years in June. Business • 16 Jul 15
Car sales 26% higher in first half of 2015 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new car sales rose by 15.8% in June compared to the same time last year. Business • 14 Jul 15
Car sales 26% higher in first half of 2015 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new car sales rose by 15.8% in June compared to the same time last year. Business • 14 Jul 15
Car sales down in June but ahead for year-to-date New car sales fell in June when compared to the same month of 2014, according to industry body SIMI, representing the first year-on-year decline since December 2013. Business • 01 Jul 15
Car sales down in June but ahead for year-to-date New car sales fell in June when compared to the same month of 2014, according to industry body SIMI, representing the first year-on-year decline since December 2013. Business • 01 Jul 15
European car sales motor almost 7% higher in April New car registrations in Europe rose 6.9% in April, industry data showed, on growth in large markets like Italy, France, Germany and the UK Business • 19 May 15
European car sales motor almost 7% higher in April New car registrations in Europe rose 6.9% in April, industry data showed, on growth in large markets like Italy, France, Germany and the UK Business • 19 May 15
Annual retail sales jump 9.2% in March New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of retail sales rose by 1.4% on a monthly basis in March, while they jumped by 9.2% on an annual basis. Business • 28 Apr 15
Annual retail sales jump 9.2% in March New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of retail sales rose by 1.4% on a monthly basis in March, while they jumped by 9.2% on an annual basis. Business • 28 Apr 15
Volkswagen says CEO to stay in defeat for chairman Martin Winterkorn will stay on as chief executive of Volkswagen, the company said today, in an unprecedented defeat for its powerful chairman. Business • 17 Apr 15
Volkswagen says CEO to stay in defeat for chairman Martin Winterkorn will stay on as chief executive of Volkswagen, the company said today, in an unprecedented defeat for its powerful chairman. Business • 17 Apr 15
Car sales rose by 33% in March - SIMI More than 19,000 new cars were sold in March, according to industry body SIMI, a 33% increase on last year. Business • 01 Apr 15
Car sales rose by 33% in March - SIMI More than 19,000 new cars were sold in March, according to industry body SIMI, a 33% increase on last year. Business • 01 Apr 15
