March 2,009 new electric cars registered, which was⬇️41.1% lower than 3,412 registrations in March 2023. Year to date 7,971 new electric cars have been registered a 14.3% decrease compared to the same period in 2023 when 9,297 electric cars were registered.
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Imported Used Cars have seen an ⬆️11.0% (5,216) rise in March 2024, when compared to March 2023 (4,698). Year to date imports are ⬆️24.2% (15,487) on 2023 (12,473).
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HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) registrations are ⬆️ 28.2% (350) in comparison to March 2023 (273). Year to date HGVs are ⬆️15.0% (1,110).
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Light Commercial vehicles (LCVs) increased by⬆️31.7% (4,410) compared to March last year (3,348). Year to date LCVs are ⬆️34.1% (15,356).
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New car registrations for March were ⬇️16% (14,936) when compared to March 2023 (17,685). Registrations year to date are ⬆️8.0% (62,807) on the same period last year (58,151).
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New Car Registrations: 16% decrease in March 2024
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨

📊 🚗 European car sales figures for February are fresh off the press!

📈 New EU car sales rose by over 10%, 🔋 with the #batteryelectric market share remaining relatively stable at 12% .

⛽ #Petrol #cars retained their lead as the most popular choice for buyers…

⬇️ See you there ⬇️

Today is International Women's Day🎉

We celebrate all the extensive contributions made by women across the Irish Motor Industry.

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Imported Used Cars have seen a ⬆️24% (4,945) rise in February 2024, when compared to February 2023 (3,989). Year to date imports are ⬆️up 32.1% (10,270) on 2023 (7,775).
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In February 1,866 new electric cars were registered, 15.5%⬇️lower than the 2,207 registrations in February 2023. This year 5,968 new electric cars have been registered a 1.4%⬆️increase compared to same period in 2023 when 5,885 electric cars were registered.
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HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) registrations are up ⬆️14.2% (305) in comparison to February 2023 (267). Year to date HGVs are ⬆️10.3% (763).
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Light Commercial vehicles (LCVs) increased by ⬆️36.8% (3,515) compared to February last year (2,569). Year to date LCVs are ⬆️35.6% (10,987).
#SIMIstats #LCV 🚚

New car registrations for February were ⬆️25% (16,455) when compared to February 2023 (13,122). Registrations year to date are⬆️18.3% (47,882) on the same period last year (40,466).
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New Car Registrations Up 25% in February 2024
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And that's a wrap for another incredible SIMI Annual Dinner & Motor Industry Awards in Partnership with Bank of Ireland

Congratulations to all the outstanding winners and runners-up tonight 👏

We're looking forward to seeing you all again next year 🌟
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ZEVI EV Dealership of the Year Regional Award Winners 🏆
Fitzpatrick's Garage Kildare Ltd in Kildare for Leinster
Fermoy Nissan in Cork for Munster
Western Motors Ltd in Galway for Connaught
Connolly's Volkswagen Letterkenny for Ulster!

A warm welcome to Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland, who announced the winners of the ZEVI EV Dealership of the Year regional awards!

The ZEVI Dealership of the Year awards recognises & rewards excellence in the promotion & sales of electric vehicles in Ireland!

Congratulations to Western Motors Drogheda, winners of Franchise Sales Operation of the Year 🏆 #SIMIAWARDS

Congratulations to Toyota Naas, winners of Franchise Aftersales Operation of the Year 🏆 #SIMIAWARDS