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THERE was just one new car sale in Kerry in November, compared to 14 sold in the same month last year, according to the latest official statistics released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
So far this year there were 2,658 new car sales in the first eleven months in the county compared to 2,819 by the end of November 2017, a 5.71% decrease.
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Commenting on the figures Alan Nolan SIMI Director General said “As we approach the end of 2018 new vehicle registrations are in line with Industry projections. Our Industry has experienced a decline in new car registrations 8 months out of 11 so far in 2018 and the month of December will no doubt see a further fall back in new car registrations. The impact of Brexit and sterling weakness continues to drive used car imports to a level where the volume is impacting on the new car market. This challenging and uncertain trading environment is set to continue into 2019.”
