Search Results for 'Transport economics'

The motor industry is now in a far stronger position than it was this time last year, according to recently released figures for new car registrations.

The motor industry is now in a far stronger position than it was this time last year, according to recently released figures for new car registrations.

While you can debate long into the night whether it is green environmental issues or greenback (money) savings that are driving people into smaller and diesel and petrol cars, the fact is that it is happening.

According to official industry figures for new cars registered in March 2010, they are up 78 per cent on March 2009, from 7,764 to 13,813.

According to official industry figures, 13,813 new cars were registered in March 2010, up 78 per cent on March 2009 (7,764).

Last month, 333 new cars were registered in Mayo, an increase of 109.43 per cent on March 2009, according to the latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

While you can debate long into the night about if it is green environmental issues or green back (money) savings that is driving people into smaller and diesel and petrol cars, it is a fact that it is happening.

While you can debate long into the night about if it is green environmental issues or green back (money) savings that are driving people into smaller and diesel and petrol cars, it is a fact that it is happening.

The rise in new car sales accelerated last month, as registrations grew by 38 per cent over February 2009. And the the jump in sales of vans was even more pronounced, at 72 per cent. Even with a couple of big fleet deals by two marques, this is a remarkable sales performance for vans and light commercials.

The rise in new car sales accelerated last month, as registrations grew by 38 per cent over February 2009. And the the jump in sales of vans was even more pronounced, at 72 per cent. Even with a couple of big fleet deals by two marques, this is a remarkable sales performance for vans and light commercials.