28% hike in vehicles sold this year

Almost 30% more vehicles were sold this year compared to 2013, as the previously struggling car market shows signs of recovery.

According to vehicle history experts Cartell.ie, a total of 118,696 vehicles have been sold so far this year — a 28% increase on last year.

This number includes all new vehicles registered in 2014 and includes private, hackney taxis as well as light and heavy commercial vehicles, and all other classes of vehicle.