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).
Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General commenting:
“While the registration numbers year to date highlight the extremely difficult trading conditions, down 25% on last year and 40% since 2016, today Ireland moves out of Level 5 restrictions which sees motor retailers re-open their vehicle sales functions. SIMI members operate with large well-ventilated showrooms and this along with the ability to display vehicles in an outdoor setting allow for business to be done in a very low risk environment for the transmission of COVID-19, making them safe for both customers and staff. With the key New Year selling period only weeks away, this re-opening comes at an opportune time. The use of digital platforms during the lockdown has provided an important shop window for customers looking to buy a new or used car and with Vehicle Manufacturers and retailers offering generous incentives to buy a new “211” car, the Industry is hopeful that activity will be brisk in the coming weeks and months ahead.”
2020 Total New Vehicle Stats
New Car Registrations by County January-November 2020 | |||||
County | 2020 Units | 2019 Units | % Change | 2020 % Share | 2019 % Share |
Carlow | 1025 | 1251 | -18.07 | 1.17 | 1.07 |
Cavan | 1000 | 1163 | -14.02 | 1.14 | 0.99 |
Clare | 1971 | 2241 | -12.05 | 2.25 | 1.92 |
Cork | 11058 | 13952 | -20.74 | 12.6 | 11.94 |
Donegal | 2094 | 2330 | -10.13 | 2.39 | 1.99 |
Dublin | 33808 | 51962 | -34.94 | 38.54 | 44.46 |
Galway | 3608 | 4289 | -15.88 | 4.11 | 3.67 |
Kerry | 1932 | 2305 | -16.18 | 2.2 | 1.97 |
Kildare | 3878 | 4448 | -12.81 | 4.42 | 3.81 |
Kilkenny | 1780 | 2063 | -13.72 | 2.03 | 1.76 |
Laois | 1177 | 1341 | -12.23 | 1.34 | 1.15 |
Leitrim | 397 | 393 | 1.02 | 0.45 | 0.34 |
Limerick | 3186 | 3875 | -17.78 | 3.63 | 3.32 |
Longford | 426 | 510 | -16.47 | 0.49 | 0.44 |
Louth | 2103 | 2646 | -20.52 | 2.4 | 2.26 |
Mayo | 1633 | 1935 | -15.61 | 1.86 | 1.66 |
Meath | 2816 | 3290 | -14.41 | 3.21 | 2.81 |
Monaghan | 780 | 884 | -11.76 | 0.89 | 0.76 |
Offaly | 1114 | 1263 | -11.8 | 1.27 | 1.08 |
Roscommon | 839 | 929 | -9.69 | 0.96 | 0.79 |
Sligo | 930 | 1053 | -11.68 | 1.06 | 0.9 |
Tipperary | 2506 | 2971 | -15.65 | 2.86 | 2.54 |
Waterford | 2105 | 3096 | -32.01 | 2.4 | 2.65 |
Westmeath | 1285 | 1584 | -18.88 | 1.46 | 1.36 |
Wexford | 2221 | 2764 | -19.65 | 2.53 | 2.36 |
Wicklow | 2056 | 2347 | -12.4 | 2.34 | 2.01 |
For further information:
Teresa Noone, SIMI, Tel 087 792 8844 Email tnoone@simi.ie