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MOTOR INDUSTRY OPTIMISTIC 212 REGISTRATION PLATE COMMENCES

2,767 new cars registrations for the month of June compared to 1,006 in June 2020 and 1,408 in June 2019. 63,867 new cars registered year to date compared to 52,885 for the same period in 2020 (+20.8%) and 80,758 in 2019 (-20.9%). The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official new vehicle statistics. To present a more accurate picture of the new vehicle registrations, it is important to compare registrations totals with the same period in 2019 (pre-COVID) when businesses were fully operational.

MAY NEW VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS ENCOURAGING

5,955 new cars registrations for the month of May compared to 1,741 in May 2020 and 6,320 in May 2019. 61,147 new cars registered year to date compared to 51,879 for the same period in 2020 (+17.9%) and 79,350 in 2019 (-23%). The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official new vehicle statistics. To present a more accurate picture of the new vehicle registrations, it is important to compare registrations totals with the same period in 2019 (pre-COVID) when businesses were fully operational.

SIMI President Gillian Fanning: Motor Industry optimistic after first week of Trading

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) says its members are optimistic after the first week of trading following the reopening of car showrooms. SIMI Retailers across the country, have reported steady flow in business, with an increase in enquiries for both new and used cars, and this should be reflected when the official new car registration numbers for the month May are to be released on June 1st. Customers should be re-assured when attending showrooms for test drives, with social distancing, car sanitation and other COVID safety protocols, all standard practice in SIMI dealerships

APRIL REGISTRATIONS POSITIVE AS RETAILERS PREPARE FOR SHOWROOM RE-OPEN ON 17TH OF MAY

7,166 new cars registrations for the month of April compared to 343 in April 2020 and 8,904 in April 2019. 55,207 new cars registered year to date compared to 50,138 for the same period in 2020 (+10.11) and 73,030 in 2019 (-24.41%).

13th April 2021

Opel’s new Mokka, here, here

Opel’s all-new Mokka has arrived on Opel Dealer forecourts around Ireland. This new Mokka is the second new model from the Opel stable in 2021. It is available in petrol, diesel and all-electric and retails in Ireland from €23,295 plus delivery related charges, for the SC 1.2 petrol 100bhp model.

01st April 2021

€500 MILLION SHORTFALL IN NEW CAR SALES Q1 2021

New car registrations for March were up 54.3% (9,270) when compared to March 2020 (6,006) but down 44.45% (16,687) on March 2019. Registrations year to date are down 3.23% (48,188) on 2020 (49,794) and down 24.85% on the same period in 2019 (64,126).

22nd March 2021

Low Risk/High Return-Motor Industry’s urgent call to reinstate “Click & Collect” from April 5th

In a recent national survey conducted by Behaviour & Attitudes 75% of the people surveyed said they would be comfortable visiting car dealerships/garages when travel restrictions allowed. Car dealerships/garages were ranked first out of eight non-essential Retailer categories as the most comfortable to visit. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), along with Industry leaders, from Retail, Wholesale and Vehicle Distribution have re-emphasised that motor retail is ready to open, when restrictions allow. Retail in the Motor Industry is different from other non-essential retail. The large size of dealerships, the low average footfall, the ability to do business on a strict appointment only basis and the option of displaying cars outside lends itself to social distancing and safe retailing making car sales very low risk.

03rd March 2021

Important Update to SIMI Release: Motor Industry Low Risk High Value For Re-Opening

New car registrations for February were up 5.30% (13,834) when compared to February 2020 (13,138). Registrations year to date are down 11% (38,986) on the same period last year (43,788). Light Commercials vehicles (LCV) are up 51.30% (3,315) compared to February last year (2,191) and year to date are up 6.39% (8,339). HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) registrations are down 15.8% (224) in comparison to February 2020 (266). Year to date HGV's are down 9.5% (563). Used car imports for February (5,757) have seen a decrease of 7.04% on February 2020 (6,193). Year to date imports are down 1.84% (12,579) on 2020 (12,815).

01st February 2021

JANUARY 211 SEES NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS DOWN 17.8%

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), today released the official 211 new vehicle registration figures for January. New cars registrations for January are down 17.8% (25,191) when compared to January 2020 (30,650). Light Commercial vehicles (LCV) are down 10.9% (5,033) compared to January last year (5,647). HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) registrations also showing a decrease of 4.5% (340) in comparison to January 2020 (356).

04th January 2021

2020 New Car Registrations down 25%

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official new vehicle registrations statistics for 2020. Total new car registrations for 2020, finished at 88,324 -25% down on 2019 (117,109).

10th December 2020

Five-Star award for new Kia Sorrento in Euro NCAP test

Kia’s new Sorento SUV has been awarded the highest-possible safety rating by Euro NCAP. The entire Sorento line-up, including the upcoming Plug-in Hybrid, achieved the maximum five-star rating from Europe’s leading independent safety testing organisation. The Sorento achieved 82% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection, 63% for pedestrian protection, and 87% in the ‘Safety Assist’ category.

07th December 2020

SEAT’s new Ateca set to star in 2021

Comact SUV’s/Crossovers are the popular choice for the nations’s carparks, Easy to get into and even easier to alight from, a raised driving positon, roomy interior, with information, entertainment and connectivity only the touch of a finger away, form the main ingredients of this ever-growing segment.

07th December 2020

MG Motor Ireland announces dealers and models

The MG brand will make an electric return to the Irish market this month, with a family friendly range of electric and plug-in hybrid cars. Under the stewardship of the very experienced Frank Keane Group, the reintroduction of MG to the Irish car-park adds a real ray of sunshine to 2021, in the aftermath of the gloom of 2020.

07th December 2020

Honda Ireland bring home charging home

Having just introduced their all-electric Honda e to Irish customers in the past few weeks, Honda Ireland have teamed up with SSE Airtricity to make the transition to driving electric hassle free. The compact, all-electric Honda e will go on sale in Ireland from the end of November 2020, priced from €29,995 inclusive of SEAI grants and VRT relief totalling €10,000.

01st December 2020

Car Showrooms open as retailers gear up for business

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official new vehicle registrations statistics. New car registrations for November seen an increase of 20.11% (914) when compared to November 2019 (761). While registrations year to date are down 25.0% (87,728) on the same period last year (116,885). Light Commercials vehicles (LCV) are down 3.2% (830) compared to November last year (857) and year to date are down 14.8% (21,431). HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) registrations are down 30.5% (82) in comparison to November 2019 (118). Year to date HGV's are down 21.9% (2,038). Used car imports for November (8,647) have seen a decrease of 13.6% on November 2019 (10,008). While year to date imports are down 35.4% (67,151) on 2019 (103,900).

30th November 2020

Twenty-three new Stars set to twinkle in 2021 for Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz have a busy future, with some 23 new model introductions scheduled and arrivals spread across eight months beginning January through to December 2021. Of these, six will be conventionally powered vehicles with an overarching feature being the arrival of an additional five new fully electric models and a further 12 new PHEV plug-in electric hybrids.

30th November 2020

Second-generation Toyota Mirai to demo here in ‘21

Toyota, having begun development of a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle in 1992, when they introduced the Mirai saloon, have announced their second-generation Mirai will be available in 2021. Toyota Ireland are looking to bring in a demonstrator model here in 2021, with limited numbers arriving in 2023, in conjunction with the Hydrogen Mobility Ireland Roadmap

30th November 2020

Bill Sheehan brings Opel to Terenure

Opel Ireland has appointed Bill Sheehan & Sons at Rathdown, Terenure to the Opel Dealer Network. Established Family Business in Terenure Operating in the automotive trade in Rathgar since the mid-1950s, Bill Sheehan & Sons, a true success story of the automotive industry in Ireland, was formally established in the early 1960s from humble beginnings, when Bill Sheehan Senior began servicing cars from a small garage in Rathgar. The family run business has over the years employed three generations of the Sheehan family. Today, sixty years later, Dealer Principal, Michael Sheehan and his son, David Sheehan, are firmly recognised as pillars of the local community they operate in, enjoying a strong reputation for excellent customer service.

30th November 2020

Audi eScooter provides a nice little kick

Electric scooters are an everyday sight on our urban roads. There is no doubt about their popularity or easy convenience, whilst users here need to make sure they are compliant with Road Traffic regulations, which are undergoing some amendments to include this new mobile phenomenon.

30th November 2020

Audi readies to open its doors with new models

With Authorised Audi dealerships set to reopen nationwide from December 2nd, Audi Ireland has announced updated details of its 2021 Milestones Sales Event taking place in authorised Audi dealerships nationwide. The full 2021 model line-up has been unveiled with exclusive APR available on select models. Appointment based test drives with full health and safety compliant measures to provide customer peace of mind and to ensure the utmost convenience will continue to be available.

17th November 2020

Nissan LEAF reduced prices

The cost of buying a 100% electric Nissan LEAF has fallen by up to €1,843 as a result of the recent Budget with Nissan also making it now possible for Irish motorists to get behind the wheel of a new electric vehicle (EV) for €27,595. James McCarthy, CEO of Nissan Ireland, commented, “The Budget VRT changes and recent VAT changes have had a very positive impact on the cost of buying a new Nissan LEAF and this in turn has led to a significant upsurge in interest from EV buyers online and across our dealer network.”

17th November 2020

Ford’s new E-Transit here in ‘22

Ford, which has been making Transit family vehicles for 55 years and commercial vehicles since 1905, has just introduced the new E-Transit van that offers customers enhanced productivity enabled by its fully electric powertrain, software solutions, services and Pro Power Onboard options. It is due to arrive in Europe in Spring, 2022.

02nd November 2020

OCTOBER NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS SLIGHTLY UP: YEAR TO DATE MARKET DOWN 25%

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official new vehicle registrations statistics. New car registrations for October seen an increase of 6.2% (2,315) when compared to October 2019 (2,179). While registrations year to date are down 25.2% (86,870) on the same period last year (116,124). Light Commercials vehicles (LCV) are up 56.2% (1,667) compared to October last year (1,067) and year to date are down 15.3% (20,587). HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) registrations are up 15.7% (155) in comparison to October 2019 (134). However, year to date HGV's are down 21.5% (1,951).

14th October 2020

BUDGET 2021 INCREASES TAX ON CARS

Budget implications for the Motor Industry Budget 2021, announced this afternoon by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe, and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath contains a number of measures specific to motoring:

01st October 2020

BUDGET 2021 REDUCE VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAX

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official new vehicle registrations statistics and reiterated their call to Government to reduce Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) in the upcoming Budget. A reduction in VRT would protect the 40,000 people employed in the Industry, sustain business, stimulate new car sales while helping to decrease emissions from transport and protect Exchequer Revenues.

09th September 2020

Toyota Ireland’s asks motorists to “FaceItDown”

National FaceItDown Awareness Week will run from Monday, September 14th to Sunday, September 20th. This national awareness week campaign is calling for more widespread adoption of Toyota Ireland’s innovative app, FaceItDown app, which was developed by them to help change Irish driver behaviour. Since its launch in 2017, FaceItDown has recorded more than 28.9 million kilometres driven in Ireland with phones faced down. The free app is available to all motorists, whether they drive a Toyota or not, from Apple Store or Google Play.

07th September 2020

Blackstone Motor Group add Opel to their family

Blackstone Motor Group have just been appointed by Opel Ireland to the Opel Dealer Network. The appointment sees the introduction of the Opel franchise for New Vehicle Sales and Aftersales to Blackstone Motor Group's dealerships in both Cavan and Louth.

01st September 2020

REDUCE VRT, SAVE JOBS IN THE MOTOR INDUSTRY!

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official new vehicle statistics. New car registrations for August were down 4.2% (4,875) when compared to August 2019 (5,088). While registrations year to date are down 28.6% (78,920) on the same period last year (110,527). Light Commercials vehicles (LCV) are down 11% (1,683) compared to August last year (1,891) and year to date are down 23.8% (16,700). HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) registrations are up 20.13% (185) in comparison to August 2019 (154). Year to date HGV's are down 25.6% (1,641). Used car imports for August (8,143) have seen a decrease of 16.1% on August 2019 (9,706). While year to date imports are down 45.1% (39,672) on 2019 (72,214).

27th August 2020

KIA’s New Sorento PHEV Set for Early-21 Debut

Kia Motors has revealed the new fourth-generation Kia Sorento, this variant a Plug-in Hybrid, (PHEV), SUV, their offering in the very popular D-segment. It comes with generous luggage space plus the choice of five- and seven-seat layout. This is the second electrified model in the new Sorento line-up, and sits alongside the low-emissions Sorento Hybrid. This new PHEV combines a turbocharged petrol engine with a high capacity battery pack and high-output electric motor, allowing drivers the option to complete shorter drives on all-electric, zero-emissions power.

10th August 2020

New Car Sales Continue to Disappoint July Registrations Down

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official new vehicle statistics. New car registrations for July were down 14.1% (21,213) when compared to July 2019 (24,681). While registrations year to date are also down 29.8% (74,069) on the same period last year (105,439).

31st October 2018

Ford Focus 191 Price Promotion

As part of Ford Ireland’s 191 new registration promotion, Ford has announced revised prices for the All-New Ford Focus which arrived in Ireland in September.

31st October 2018

FUSO eCanter Irish Debut

The world’s first all-electric light truck in series production the FUSO eCanter was revealed to Irish customers recently. The event was attended by Minister Denis Naughten who took a test drive in the electric eCanter.

30th October 2018

Subaru to sponsor Flying Fifteen World Championships 2019

Subaru have been announced as the main sponsor and vehicle partner of the Flying Fifteen World Championships 2019 to be held 2nd – 13th September next year at The National Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire and Dublin Bay.

30th October 2018

De Niro fronts launch of Kia e-Niro at Paris Motor Show

Kia’s first fully-electric crossover utility vehicle, the e-Niro was revealed in European specification at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, the launch fronted by Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro.

23rd October 2018

New Ford Transit Custom

Ford’s new one-tonne Transit Custom commercial hopes to build on the success of the outgoing model, which became the top-selling van in its segment across Europe since 2015.

23rd October 2018

2019 Ford Wagon Mondeo Hybrid

Ford’s Mondeo Hybrid petrol-electric vehicle range 2019 will include the introduction of the Mondeo Hybrid wagon variant. Ford will release full specification and pricing for the enhanced Mondeo Hybrid range –closer to the model’s on-sale date.

23rd October 2018

New BMW 3 Series Debuts in Paris Ahead of Irish Spring 2019 Launch

BMW New 3 Series Ready for Irish Launch in March 2019

22nd October 2018

Mercedes Benz A-Class - Exuberance in the Stars

Buyers seeking an upmarket and stylish hatchback will be interested in the 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

07th September 2018

Opel Grandland X – a Name with game

Opel’s latest entry to the Sports Utility segment arrives with an immediate confidence in its talents. The Grandland X, while not a full-blown 4x4, enters a segment occupied by players with no illusions about their form and function.

06th September 2018

Failte WLTP – Not so welcome – car prices set to rise

WLTP, World Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure, will levy a definitive rating on every car based on its weight, trim level, wheel size, engine and other options. This will obviously create a variance between a model with cloth trim and steel wheels as against the same model with leather trim and larger alloys, producing fuel consumption and CO2 emission values according to the vehicles aerodynamics, weight and rolling resistance.

23rd August 2018

Porter Ford - New Main Ford dealership for Sligo

Ford Ireland has announced the appointment of Porter Ford at Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo, as a Main Ford Dealer. The company will offer the full range of Ford’s popular passenger and commercial vehicle range. At start up, the Dealership will provide employment for 12 persons.

23rd August 2018

Ford Mustang accelerates through the 10 Million barrier

Ford is celebrating the production of its 10 millionth Mustang, now in its sixth generation and the world’s best-selling sports car three years straight.

23rd August 2018

Ford GT – avert thine eyes – temptation beyond endurance is here

Prepare to sin. Guilt by association is a given and malicious intent is an accepted fact – welcome to Ford’s GT supercar, the all-new, carbon fibre, mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive, twin-turbo, 3.5 litre EcoBoost V6, with its 647bhp and 745Nm of torque, soon to be seen on a road near you.

23rd August 2018

Audi Q8 – Premium coupe high-rise motoring

Audi’s new Q8, a four-door, five-seater luxury coupé with the practical versatility of a large SUV and tough enough via its permanent Quattro four-wheel drive, for off-road duty, is set to launch in the Irish market in the third quarter of 2018. The Audi Q8, which will feature S Line as standard and will be available to order from authorised Audi dealerships from late August 2018, with an OTRP of €103,050 for top of the range Audi Q8 3.0TDI 286HP.

09th August 2018

BMW ready for September WLTP changes to vehicle emission testing

From September 2018, all cars must have been homologated under the new WLTP test cycle which is designed to better replicate real life driving conditions.

07th August 2018

Toyota Ireland - Official Supplier of 2018 World Para Swimming Allianz European Championship

Toyota has handed over a seven-car fleet of cars to Team Ireland, ahead of the 2018 World Para Swimming Championships, and has been named as an Official Supplier to the event. Toyota is an Official Partner to Paralympics Ireland and to the 2020 and 2024 Irish Paralympic Teams and this supply of vehicles builds on that partnership.

01st August 2018

182 Registrations only slightly down on July 2017

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today issued the official 182 new vehicle registration figures for July along with their second Quarterly Motor Industry Review of 2018.

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