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| Toyota was the top-selling brand. |
Total new car registrations reached 124,954, rising 3 per cent from 2024, writes Brian Byrne. According to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, electric car registrations surged by 35.1 per cent to 23,601 units sold.
Imported used cars increased by 16.6 per cent to 61,583.
In the powertrain market share, petrol remains the top choice, but electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid now account for over 56 per cent. Diesel engines represented 17.09 per cent of the total.
Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) registrations grew by 7 per cent to 30,669, while Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) declined by 5.1 per cent to 2,862.
Toyota was the top-selling brand for the fifth consecutive year.
