Motor insurance premiums rose 2% last year - Central Bank The average premium paid by consumers for motor insurance in Ireland last year rose 2% to €568, the first increase in five years. Business • 24 Oct 24
Motor insurance premiums rose 2% last year - Central Bank The average premium paid by consumers for motor insurance in Ireland last year rose 2% to €568, the first increase in five years. Business • 24 Oct 24
Why are motor insurance premiums back on the rise? Car insurance premiums - having declined for a number of years - are back on the rise again. There are a number of factors at play but motorists had expected recent changes in the injury awards mechanisms to deliver greater savings. Business • 18 Aug 24
Why are motor insurance premiums back on the rise? Car insurance premiums - having declined for a number of years - are back on the rise again. There are a number of factors at play but motorists had expected recent changes in the injury awards mechanisms to deliver greater savings. Business • 18 Aug 24
Average motor insurance premiums fell 7% last year The average cost of a private motor insurance policy fell by 7% last year to €568, new data from the Central Bank has found. Business • 13 Dec 23
Average motor insurance premiums fell 7% last year The average cost of a private motor insurance policy fell by 7% last year to €568, new data from the Central Bank has found. Business • 13 Dec 23
Motor insurance premiums fell 5% in first half of 2022 Motor insurance premiums fell by 5% in the first six months of last year, according to new data compiled by the Central Bank of Ireland. Business • 26 Apr 23
Motor insurance premiums fell 5% in first half of 2022 Motor insurance premiums fell by 5% in the first six months of last year, according to new data compiled by the Central Bank of Ireland. Business • 26 Apr 23
Profits at motor insurers rose to record €176m in 2021 Motor insurers here saw their combined operating profits increase to a record level for the fifth straight year in a row last year, as lower levels of activity on the roads due to the pandemic led to fewer claims. Business • 15 Nov 22
Profits at motor insurers rose to record €176m in 2021 Motor insurers here saw their combined operating profits increase to a record level for the fifth straight year in a row last year, as lower levels of activity on the roads due to the pandemic led to fewer claims. Business • 15 Nov 22
Ford to phase out Mondeo sedan production in Europe Ford Motor said it expects to phase out production of its Mondeo sedan in Europe in early 2022, as the US auto maker shifts its focus to electric and sport utility vehicles. Business • 25 Mar 21
Ford to phase out Mondeo sedan production in Europe Ford Motor said it expects to phase out production of its Mondeo sedan in Europe in early 2022, as the US auto maker shifts its focus to electric and sport utility vehicles. Business • 25 Mar 21
Car sales fell 12.3% in October - SIMI New car sales fell in October when compared the same month of 2015, according to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. Business • 01 Nov 16
Car sales fell 12.3% in October - SIMI New car sales fell in October when compared the same month of 2015, according to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. Business • 01 Nov 16
Car sales rose by 33.5% in January - SIMI More than 39,800 new cars were sold in January, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, which was 33.5% higher than the amount sold in the same month of 2015. Business • 01 Feb 16
Car sales rose by 33.5% in January - SIMI More than 39,800 new cars were sold in January, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, which was 33.5% higher than the amount sold in the same month of 2015. Business • 01 Feb 16
Survey finds wide gaps in car insurance quotes A price comparison survey of insurance companies has found differences of between €156 and €1,249 in quotes for fully comprehensive motor insurance. News • 24 Mar 15
Survey finds wide gaps in car insurance quotes A price comparison survey of insurance companies has found differences of between €156 and €1,249 in quotes for fully comprehensive motor insurance. News • 24 Mar 15
October car sales up more than 20% - SIMI New car sales were more than 20% higher in October when compared to the same month of last year, according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. Business • 03 Nov 14
October car sales up more than 20% - SIMI New car sales were more than 20% higher in October when compared to the same month of last year, according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. Business • 03 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
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
US manufacturing falls but trend remains positive US manufacturing output fell for the first time in seven months in August, but the underlying trend remained consistent with a steadily expanding factory sector. Business • 15 Sep 14
US manufacturing falls but trend remains positive US manufacturing output fell for the first time in seven months in August, but the underlying trend remained consistent with a steadily expanding factory sector. Business • 15 Sep 14
Car sales added €450m to Exchequer in Q1 - report New car sales have contributed over €450m to the Exchequer during the first three months of the year, according to a new quarterly review by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry and DoneDeal. Business • 08 May 14
Car sales added €450m to Exchequer in Q1 - report New car sales have contributed over €450m to the Exchequer during the first three months of the year, according to a new quarterly review by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry and DoneDeal. Business • 08 May 14
Retail sales fell by 1.6% in August - CSO The volume of retail sales fell by 1.6% in August when compared to the previous month, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 30 Sep 13
Retail sales fell by 1.6% in August - CSO The volume of retail sales fell by 1.6% in August when compared to the previous month, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 30 Sep 13
US car companies see better-than-expected sales Ford Motor Co and Chrysler Group LLC have reported slightly better-than-expected US auto sales in March, buoyed by greater demand for sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks. Business • 02 Apr 13
US car companies see better-than-expected sales Ford Motor Co and Chrysler Group LLC have reported slightly better-than-expected US auto sales in March, buoyed by greater demand for sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks. Business • 02 Apr 13
New car sales down 8% in February New car sales were down 8% in February according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, putting sales for the year so far down 15% in total. Business • 01 Mar 13
New car sales down 8% in February New car sales were down 8% in February according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, putting sales for the year so far down 15% in total. Business • 01 Mar 13
Dublin motorists may face hike in clamping charge A new report from Dublin City Council says motorists in the capital should face a 60% increase in clamping charges. News • 19 Apr 12
Dublin motorists may face hike in clamping charge A new report from Dublin City Council says motorists in the capital should face a 60% increase in clamping charges. News • 19 Apr 12
