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11/02/2010
Irish Car Sales Disparity Shock
The latest Irish Government figures on the level of car sales in Ireland have completely contradicted figures released by the Irish motor industry.
Figures released today by the Central Statistics Office showed the number of new cars licensed in January fell by 4.8% compared to the same time last year.
Today's findings are in stark contradiction to figures published last week by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) who said the amount of new cars registered in January 2010 were up 5% on January 2009.
Commenting on the figures, SIMI Director General Alan Nolan said: "At 5% up on January last year, we are very pleased with new car sales so far this year.
"Dealers are also reporting that the Scrappage Scheme has been very well received by the public who are actively seeking out the best value in 2010 low emission cars."
Today the Central Statistics Office said instead that a total of 10,469 new cars were licensed last month, down 527 from the 10,996 licensed the same time last year.
Other statistics provided by the Government statistics body showed that out of the 10,469 new cars sold last month, 35.2% were petrol and 60.6% were diesel.
The most popular brand of new car sold last month was Ford, followed by the beleaguered Toyota brand, Renault and Volkswagen.
(DW/BMcC)
Figures released today by the Central Statistics Office showed the number of new cars licensed in January fell by 4.8% compared to the same time last year.
Today's findings are in stark contradiction to figures published last week by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) who said the amount of new cars registered in January 2010 were up 5% on January 2009.
Commenting on the figures, SIMI Director General Alan Nolan said: "At 5% up on January last year, we are very pleased with new car sales so far this year.
"Dealers are also reporting that the Scrappage Scheme has been very well received by the public who are actively seeking out the best value in 2010 low emission cars."
Today the Central Statistics Office said instead that a total of 10,469 new cars were licensed last month, down 527 from the 10,996 licensed the same time last year.
Other statistics provided by the Government statistics body showed that out of the 10,469 new cars sold last month, 35.2% were petrol and 60.6% were diesel.
The most popular brand of new car sold last month was Ford, followed by the beleaguered Toyota brand, Renault and Volkswagen.
(DW/BMcC)
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