Motor industry hopes to drive on in 2014 as car sales up 33% last month

There was a 33% annualised increase in the sale of new cars last month, with 22,927 vehicles purchased.

The findings from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) are being interpreted as a sign that the car sector is returning to growth mode in Ireland.

“It was clear in December that there was a strong demand for new ‘141’ cars, with dealers reporting far better levels of activity in the lead-up to January.