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Kilkenny mirrored the national trend with new car sales rising by 2024.
The most recent figures, published through the Automobile Industry Society of Ireland, show that registrations in 2024 are the same in the county to date: Kilkenny has a total of 1,316 from January to June this year, up from 1,311 in 2023.
Nationwide, new car registrations in June decreased by 50% (1,499) compared to June 2023 (2,990). Contributions so far this year have increased by 1. 7% (78,942) compared to last year (77,602).
Imported used cars saw an increase of 22. 2% (5,165) in June 2024, with June 2023 (4,228). So far this year, imports have increased by 25. 4% (31,372) until 2023 (25,025).
In June, 692 new cars were registered, 52% less than the 1,432 registrations in June 2023.
So far this year, 10,747 new electric cars have been registered, a decrease of 25% compared to the same period in 2023 (14,307).
In the percentage of the new car market by engine by 2024, gasoline cars lead the new car market with 32. 96%, followed by diesel with 22. 89%, then hybrids (gasoline electric) with 20. 11%, electric with 13. 61%, and plug-in electric hybrids. . to 8. 83%.
“Retailers are positive as we enter the era of 242-license plate sales,” said Brian Cooke, CEO of SIMI.
“New models coming to market and a variety of exciting offerings will stimulate sales activity in July, the second busiest month for new car sales. “
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