Number of new cars registered drops by 33% on 2019 figures

The figures from the CSO show the continued growth in the number of electric and hybrid vehicles licensed in Ireland

Figures from the Central Statistics Office show more than 64,500 cars were licensed up to July compared to 96,380 last year. File photo

Nearly 32,000 fewer new cars were registered in the first seven months of this year compared to the same period in 2019.

Figures from the Central Statistics Office show more than 64,500 cars were licensed up to July compared to 96,380 last year.