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Official statistics released this week by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI ) show that the total new car registrations for the month of August are down 13.3 percent (5,131) when compared with August 2018 (5,921).

Official statistics released this week by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show the total new car registrations for the month of August are down 13.3 per cent (5,131) when compared with August 2018 (5,921).

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry is warning that motorists are facing the greatest change in taxation since 2009.

The chief executive of Toyota Ireland, Steve Tormey, commented this week on the Government’s Climate Action Plan. He also gave their view on other connected subjects such as the challenges that lay ahead and Toyota’s perspective on the most viable solutions towards a zero emissions motoring environment.

The chief executive of Toyota Ireland, Steve Tormey, commented to us this week on the Government’s climate action plan. He also gave his view on other connected subjects such as the challenges that lie ahead and Toyota’s perspective on the most viable solutions towards a zero emissions motoring environment.

Second-hand, imported cars from the UK continue to rise in popularity with the Irish consumer. In fact, the latest Consumer Market Monitor (CMM)* reports that second-hand cars imported from the UK will overtake the number of new cars sold in Ireland for the first time ever this year.

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) issued the new vehicle registrations statistics for April.

The move towards electric vehicles and hybrids is growing at pace, according to a new report.

Official statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show new electric vehicle registrations continue to grow. Aa total of 1,437 EVs have been registered so far this year, surpassing the total number of EVs registered for the whole of 2018 (1,233).

Volvo had a strong start to 2019 with an increase in sales of 13 per cent year on year, and a growth of four per cent market share in the premium segment. It is the brand's highest market share position in the past decade.