Car sales could veer off course in 2017 with uncertain period expected due to Brexit

Car sales could be flat in 2017 as the motor industry faces an uncertain period due to Brexit.

The more conservative outlook for next year came from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) as it launched its second quarterly review of the motor sector.

The report, in conjunction with DoneDeal, highlighted that despite some deceleration as the year has progressed, the economic outlook is still positive with total car sales forecast to reach 152,000 by the end of the year.