New car registrations down 17% in past year, figures show

July is typically the industry’s second highest sales period

July is typically the motor industry’s second highest sales period (Liam McBurney/PA)

New car registrations in Ireland have declined by 17% in the past year, figures have shown.

Brian Cooke, director general of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), described the registrations as “disappointing”.