“August represents another disappointing month for new car sales, with sales again down on the same month last year, as they have been each month of 2020. This has led a year to date reduction of 29% in new cars sales, and a 43% reduction over the last 4 years. The Industry is operating at the same business levels as 10 years ago, when the sector shed close to 15,000 jobs.

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official new vehicle statistics. New car registrations for July were down 14.1% (21,213) when compared to July 2019 (24,681). While registrations year to date are also down 29.8% (74,069) on the same period last year (105,439).

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official new vehicle statistics. New car registrations for the month of June declined 28.2% (1,011) when compared to June 2019 (1,408). New car registrations year to date are down 34.5% (52,891) on the same period last year (80,758).

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official new vehicle statistics. New car registrations for May declined 72.3% (1,751) when compared to May 2019 (6,320). Retailer’s showrooms remained closed until the 18th of May, as a result of COVID-19 impacting heavily on sales. Registrations year to date are down 34.6% (51,904) on the same period last year (79,350).

Gillian Fanning, Marketing Director of automotive distributor Serfac Limited, Dublin was elected President of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) at the organisation’s AGM held virtually today. She is the first female president of SIMI in the Society’s 98 year history.

SIMI welcomes the Taoiseach’s announcement that the Government has decided to re-open car showrooms for sales, service and repair, from Monday the 18th of May

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official new vehicle statistics. New car registrations for April declined 96.1% (344) when compared to April 2019 (8,904). As a result of COVID-19 retailer’s showrooms have remained closed since Mid-March, impacting heavily on sales. Registrations year to date are down 30.7% (50,626) on the same period last year (73,030).

“The health of our nation is the overriding priority. The Motor Industry will assist the State in any way we can during this pandemic. While showrooms, service and other activities within the Industry are closed, members are available to assist in emergency call-out or delivery services. This will be vital in keeping essential and emergency services moving. "