Today, the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) released their official 252 new vehicle registration statistics for November. New car registrations for November were down 25.2% (838) when compared to November 2024 (1,121). Registrations year to date are up 3.1% (124,680) on the same period last year (120,893). Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) increased by 95% (1,035) compared to November last year (531). Year to date, LCVs are up 6.2% (32,476). Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) registrations are up 16.6% (112) compared to November 2024 (96). Year to date, HGVs are down 6.7% (2,653).