THERE was a decrease in new car sales in Kerry in June compared to the same month in 2025, according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
There were 39 new car registrations in the county in June compared to 47 in June 2025, a decrease of 17%. However, so far this year, new car sales in Kerry are at 1,790 compared to 1,663 in the first half of 2025, an increase of over 7%.
Nationally, new car registrations for June were 2,200 compared to 2,436 in June 2025, a decrease of nearly 10%.
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In the half of 2026, Toyota is still the most popular make of car in Kerry with 245 units sold, followed by Volkswagen (205), Hyundai (201), Kia (200) and Skoda (185).
The most popular model sold this year so far is the Hyundai Tucson (89), followed by Toyota Yaris Cross (79), Kia Sportage (73), Hyundai Kona (48) and Volkswagen Tiguan (43).
Petrol Electric Hybrid is the most popular engine type with 469 units sold this year, followed by Electric (399); Petrol (362); Diesel (290); Petrol/Plug-In Electric Hybrid (226); Diesel Electric Hybrid (36) and Diesel/Plug-In Electric Hybrid (8).
