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
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
Car sales up by over 5% in February - SIMI New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that new car registrations for February were up 5.3% to 13,834 compared to the same time last year. Business • 02 Mar 21
Car sales up by over 5% in February - SIMI New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that new car registrations for February were up 5.3% to 13,834 compared to the same time last year. Business • 02 Mar 21
Brexit pushes cost of buying used cars from UK higher Revenue has warned that anyone buying a used car from the UK needs to be aware of the significant additional costs that may apply, following the end of the Brexit transition period. Business • 08 Feb 21
Brexit pushes cost of buying used cars from UK higher Revenue has warned that anyone buying a used car from the UK needs to be aware of the significant additional costs that may apply, following the end of the Brexit transition period. Business • 08 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
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
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 car sales increase by 2.2% in August - CSO The number of new cars licensed in August rose by 2.2% compared to the same month last year, the latest Central Statistics Office figures show. Business • 08 Sep 20
New car sales increase by 2.2% in August - CSO The number of new cars licensed in August rose by 2.2% compared to the same month last year, the latest Central Statistics Office figures show. Business • 08 Sep 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
Car sales showrooms to reopen from Monday The motor sector has welcomed the news that showrooms can reopen on Monday. Business • 15 May 20
Car sales showrooms to reopen from Monday The motor sector has welcomed the news that showrooms can reopen on Monday. Business • 15 May 20
96% slump in car sales in April - SIMI The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has confirmed that new car registrations for April sank by 96.1% compared to the same time last year. Business • 01 May 20
96% slump in car sales in April - SIMI The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has confirmed that new car registrations for April sank by 96.1% compared to the same time last year. Business • 01 May 20
New car sales plunge by 63% in March - SIMI New car registrations for March plunged by 63% compared to the same time last year, new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show, as Covid-19 has resulted in the closure of car showrooms. Business • 01 Apr 20
New car sales plunge by 63% in March - SIMI New car registrations for March plunged by 63% compared to the same time last year, new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show, as Covid-19 has resulted in the closure of car showrooms. Business • 01 Apr 20
New and used car registrations down further in February New car registrations fell 7.7% in February, according to the latest data from the car industry here, continuing the downward trend of last year. Business • 02 Mar 20
New and used car registrations down further in February New car registrations fell 7.7% in February, according to the latest data from the car industry here, continuing the downward trend of last year. Business • 02 Mar 20
New and second-hand car registrations slow down - SIMI New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that both new and second-hand car registrations fell in January. Business • 03 Feb 20
New and second-hand car registrations slow down - SIMI New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that both new and second-hand car registrations fell in January. Business • 03 Feb 20
SIMI urges no tax increases on new cars in Budget New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that total new car registrations rose by 7.4% in September to 3,428 from 3,192 the same time last year. Business • 01 Oct 19
SIMI urges no tax increases on new cars in Budget New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that total new car registrations rose by 7.4% in September to 3,428 from 3,192 the same time last year. Business • 01 Oct 19
New car sales slow again in August - SIMI The motor industry has called on the Government not to increase tax on new cars in next month's Budget. Business • 02 Sep 19
New car sales slow again in August - SIMI The motor industry has called on the Government not to increase tax on new cars in next month's Budget. Business • 02 Sep 19
7.4% drop in new car registrations in first six months The number of new cars registered in Ireland in the first half of the year has fallen by 7.4%, according to figures released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. Business • 30 Jul 19
7.4% drop in new car registrations in first six months The number of new cars registered in Ireland in the first half of the year has fallen by 7.4%, according to figures released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. Business • 30 Jul 19
New car registrations motor 13% higher in June - SIMI New figures today show that total new car registrations for the month of June are up 13% to 1,410 when compared with the same month last year. Business • 01 Jul 19
New car registrations motor 13% higher in June - SIMI New figures today show that total new car registrations for the month of June are up 13% to 1,410 when compared with the same month last year. Business • 01 Jul 19
SIMI elects Keane as its new president Gabriel Keane has been elected as president of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry at the organisation's recent AGM in Naas in Co Kildare. Business • 17 May 19
SIMI elects Keane as its new president Gabriel Keane has been elected as president of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry at the organisation's recent AGM in Naas in Co Kildare. Business • 17 May 19
New car registrations slow down by 5.6% in March - SIMI New figures published today show that total new car registrations fell by 5.6% to 16,738 in March compared to the same time last year. Business • 01 Apr 19
New car registrations slow down by 5.6% in March - SIMI New figures published today show that total new car registrations fell by 5.6% to 16,738 in March compared to the same time last year. Business • 01 Apr 19
New car sales fall in June, rise in secondhand imports New car sales fell by 10.4% to 1,255 during June when compared with the same month last year, latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show. Business • 02 Jul 18
New car sales fall in June, rise in secondhand imports New car sales fell by 10.4% to 1,255 during June when compared with the same month last year, latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show. Business • 02 Jul 18
New car registrations slow by 5.5% in Q1 - SIMI The latest new car registration figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show a 5.5% slowdown to 71,805 in the first three months of the year. Business • 24 Apr 18
New car registrations slow by 5.5% in Q1 - SIMI The latest new car registration figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show a 5.5% slowdown to 71,805 in the first three months of the year. Business • 24 Apr 18
New car sales down 4.8% in January - SIMI New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that new car sales in January were down 4.8% on the same time last year. Business • 01 Feb 18
New car sales down 4.8% in January - SIMI New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that new car sales in January were down 4.8% on the same time last year. Business • 01 Feb 18
New car registrations down 9% in November - SIMI New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that new car registrations for the month of November were down 9% to 687 as the industry prepares for sales of 181 cars in January. Business • 01 Dec 17
New car registrations down 9% in November - SIMI New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that new car registrations for the month of November were down 9% to 687 as the industry prepares for sales of 181 cars in January. Business • 01 Dec 17
