New Car Registrations reach almost 100,000, even with a reduction in May sales

Official statistics released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that new car registrations for the month of May were down -6%(6,532) compared to May 2015 (6,919) while total new car sales are up 23% (99,740) on the same period last year (80,889). Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), are currently up 8% (1,839) […]

Four new car breakdowns a day for AA Rescue

The AA is reminding motorists that new cars are still vulnerable to breakdowns after attending to over 4 a day in January alone. An analysis of AA Rescue assignments for the month of January reveals how they were called out to fix 128 brand new 161-registered vehicles. Last month also saw them attend to 741 breakdowns of cars […]

Audi Ireland reports 22% increase in registrations in 2015 and forecasts an even stronger 2016

Audi reports a 4.2% total market share YTD; 32% share of the premium car market in Ireland YTD; Audi records a significant increase in 2016 dealer order bank.   Audi, Ireland’s leading premium car brand, has reported a 22% increase in car registrations in 2015, and is forecasting an even stronger 2016, based on early […]

The New ŠKODA Superb on Sale in Ireland this July

Prices for the 1.6 TDI start from €27,795 Three trim levels – Active, Ambition and Style 80mm longer wheelbase, 625-litres of luggage space, 75 kg lighter 1.6 TDI 120bhp boasts 14% more power and 13% improved fuel economy The new ŠKODA Superb was one of the big stars at this year’s Geneva Motor Show and […]

Škoda announces entry price of €15,495 for new Fabia Combi

New Fabia Combi model launch set for 9th February Fabia Combi Finance available from €165 per month for 151 plates The new ŠKODA Fabia Combi, presented alongside the brand new Fabia at the Paris Motor show in September will launch in Ireland on the 9th February. Prices for the new Fabia Combi have been confirmed with all […]