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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.

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.

The Government scrappage scheme contributed to a rise in new car sales of 4.5 per cent in January compared to the same period in 2009, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

The motor industry has been one of the worst affected trades during the current economic downturn, with numerous big name dealers folding under economic pressures. But in Mayo it seems the lure of a 2010 number plate on the front bumper was far more appealing than a 2009 one.

Figures just released from the SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) show that total car sales for the month were 16,464 - that is a 26 percent increase on the July 2007 figure.

New car registrations in March were down 64 per cent on the same month last year, according to figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). Just 7,811 new cars were registered in March, compared to 21,590 for the same month last year.

While latest figures show car sales for 2009 set to fall to their lowest levels in over 20 years, Ford has strengthened its market position, claiming 14.5 per cent of a market down 62 per cent on last year. Buoyed by sales of Focus and the new Fiesta, the blue oval finished the half year with 6,808 units, ahead of Toyota (6,482) and Volkswagen (4,529).

As car sales figures are set to fall to their lowest levels in more than 20 years, Ford has strengthened its market position, claiming 14.5 per cent of a market which is down 62 per cent from last year.