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
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
