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New car sales for May were up just over 10 per cent compared to the same month in 2010, according to figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. New car sales at 9,471 for the month were up 10.38 per cent on May 2010 (8,580).

As car sales jumped by 70 per cent last month on the same period last year, Ford maintained its position as the country’s best-selling car brand, according to statistics released by the Society for the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). Total sales in the month rose to 8,677 units from 5,084 last year. Ford, with 1,341 cars, or 15.5 per cent market share, was the most popular brand, ahead of Toyota (12.1 per cent) and VW (11.5 per cent). Total year to date sales stand at 59,475, a 41.9 per cent increase on the figure for the same period to May 2009 (17,574).

As car sales jumped by 70 per cent last month on the same period last year, Ford maintained its position as the country’s best-selling car brand, according to statistics released by the Society for the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). Total sales in the month rose to 8,677 units from 5,084 last year. Ford, with 1,341 cars, or 15.5 per cent market share, was the most popular brand, ahead of Toyota (12.1 per cent) and VW (11.5 per cent). Total year to date sales stand at 59,475, a 41.9 per cent increase on the figure for the same period to May 2009 (17,574).

BMW was named Ireland’s most reputable car brand, and the third most reputable company overall, in the RepTrak 2010 Corporate Reputation study, which was revealed yesterday.

BMW was named Ireland’s most reputable car brand, and the third most reputable company overall, in the RepTrak 2010 Corporate Reputation study, which was revealed this week.

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.

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).

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.