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). However, 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 sales year to date (2020) 87,728 v (2019) 116,885 -25.0%
- New car sales total November (2020) 914 v (2019) 761 +20.11%
- Light Commercial Vehicles sales year to date (2020) 21,431 v (2019) 25,161 -14.8%
- Light Commercial Vehicles sales total November (2020) 830 v (2019) 857 -3.2%
- Heavy Goods Vehicle total sales year to date (2020) 2,038 v (2019) 2,610 -21.9%
- Heavy Goods Vehicle sales total November (2020) 82 v (2019) 118 -30.5%
- Used Car Imports total year to date (2020) 67,151 v (2019)103,900 -35.4%
- Used Car Imports total November (2020) 8,647 v (2019) 10,008 -13.6%
- Electric Vehicle sales year to date (2020) 3,928 v (2019) 3,413 +15.09%
- Electric Vehicles Car total November (2020) 61 v (2019) 193 -68.39%
- 5 Top Selling Car Brands 2020 were: 1. Volkswagen 2. Toyota 3. Hyundai 4. Skoda 5.Ford
- 5 Top car model’s year 2020 were 1.Toyota Corolla 2.Hyundai Tucson 3.Volkswagen Tiguan 4.Ford Focus 5.Hyundai Kona
- Top Selling Car November 2020: Hyundai Tucson
- Market share by engine type 2020: Diesel 43.22% Petrol 36.98% Hybrid 11.91%, Electric 4.48%, Plug-in Hybrid 2.79%
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New Car Registrations by County January-November 2020 |
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County |
2020 Units |
2019 Units |
% Change |
2020 % Share |
2019 % Share |
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Carlow |
1025 |
1251 |
-18.07 |
1.17 |
1.07 |
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Cavan |
1000 |
1163 |
-14.02 |
1.14 |
0.99 |
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Clare |
1971 |
2241 |
-12.05 |
2.25 |
1.92 |
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Cork |
11058 |
13952 |
-20.74 |
12.6 |
11.94 |
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Donegal |
2094 |
2330 |
-10.13 |
2.39 |
1.99 |
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Dublin |
33808 |
51962 |
-34.94 |
38.54 |
44.46 |
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Galway |
3608 |
4289 |
-15.88 |
4.11 |
3.67 |
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Kerry |
1932 |
2305 |
-16.18 |
2.2 |
1.97 |
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Kildare |
3878 |
4448 |
-12.81 |
4.42 |
3.81 |
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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 |
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Limerick |
3186 |
3875 |
-17.78 |
3.63 |
3.32 |
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Longford |
426 |
510 |
-16.47 |
0.49 |
0.44 |
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Louth |
2103 |
2646 |
-20.52 |
2.4 |
2.26 |
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Mayo |
1633 |
1935 |
-15.61 |
1.86 |
1.66 |
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Meath |
2816 |
3290 |
-14.41 |
3.21 |
2.81 |
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Monaghan |
780 |
884 |
-11.76 |
0.89 |
0.76 |
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Offaly |
1114 |
1263 |
-11.8 |
1.27 |
1.08 |
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Roscommon |
839 |
929 |
-9.69 |
0.96 |
0.79 |
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Sligo |
930 |
1053 |
-11.68 |
1.06 |
0.9 |
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Tipperary |
2506 |
2971 |
-15.65 |
2.86 |
2.54 |
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Waterford |
2105 |
3096 |
-32.01 |
2.4 |
2.65 |
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Westmeath |
1285 |
1584 |
-18.88 |
1.46 |
1.36 |
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Wexford |
2221 |
2764 |
-19.65 |
2.53 |
2.36 |
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Wicklow |
2056 |
2347 |
-12.4 |
2.34 |
2.01 |
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