New car sales fall for third consecutive month in March New car sales fell for the third consecutive month in March, with sales for last month 7.5% lower when compared with the same period in 2016. Business • 03 Apr 17
New car sales fall for third consecutive month in March New car sales fell for the third consecutive month in March, with sales for last month 7.5% lower when compared with the same period in 2016. Business • 03 Apr 17
Ford expects lower Q1 earnings on sales drop Ford said today it expects lower earnings per share in the first quarter and lower pretax profit in 2017. Business • 23 Mar 17
Ford expects lower Q1 earnings on sales drop Ford said today it expects lower earnings per share in the first quarter and lower pretax profit in 2017. Business • 23 Mar 17
New car sales slow down by over 20% in February - CSO The number of new cars licensed for the first time in February fell by 20.2% compared to the same month last year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 08 Mar 17
New car sales slow down by over 20% in February - CSO The number of new cars licensed for the first time in February fell by 20.2% compared to the same month last year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 08 Mar 17
21% fall in new car sales for February - SIMI New car sales fell by 21% last month when compared with February 2016, according to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). Business • 01 Mar 17
21% fall in new car sales for February - SIMI New car sales fell by 21% last month when compared with February 2016, according to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). Business • 01 Mar 17
Opel, Peugeot lag rivals in strong European market General Motors and PSA Group posted weaker European sales in January than any other major carmaker as they discuss a possible purchase of GM's European car operations by PSA. Business • 16 Feb 17
Opel, Peugeot lag rivals in strong European market General Motors and PSA Group posted weaker European sales in January than any other major carmaker as they discuss a possible purchase of GM's European car operations by PSA. Business • 16 Feb 17
New car sales slow down by 1.6% in January The number of new private cars licensed for the first time fell by 1.6% to 26,668 in January of this year compared to the same month last year. Business • 10 Feb 17
New car sales slow down by 1.6% in January The number of new private cars licensed for the first time fell by 1.6% to 26,668 in January of this year compared to the same month last year. Business • 10 Feb 17
New car sales fall by 1.7% in January - SIMI Car sales fell by 1.7% in January, when compared with the same month last year, according to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. Business • 02 Feb 17
New car sales fall by 1.7% in January - SIMI Car sales fell by 1.7% in January, when compared with the same month last year, according to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. Business • 02 Feb 17
New car sales up almost 18% in 2016 Total car sales for last year breached the 140,000 mark, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 12 Jan 17
New car sales up almost 18% in 2016 Total car sales for last year breached the 140,000 mark, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today. Business • 12 Jan 17
2016 car sales rise 17.5%, Toyota top make - SIMI New car registrations increased by 17.5% last year when compared with 2015, while Toyota was the most popular manufacturer during 2016. Business • 03 Jan 17
2016 car sales rise 17.5%, Toyota top make - SIMI New car registrations increased by 17.5% last year when compared with 2015, while Toyota was the most popular manufacturer during 2016. Business • 03 Jan 17
New car sales dip in November, up 17% annually New car sales in November were 20% lower than the same period last year, while sales for the first 11 months are up 17% on 2015. Business • 01 Dec 16
New car sales dip in November, up 17% annually New car sales in November were 20% lower than the same period last year, while sales for the first 11 months are up 17% on 2015. Business • 01 Dec 16
New car sales up 2.9% in October New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new private cars licensed for the first time in October rose by 2.9% compared to the same time last year. Business • 07 Nov 16
New car sales up 2.9% in October New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of new private cars licensed for the first time in October rose by 2.9% compared to the same time last year. Business • 07 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
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
