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Renault Clio Green NCAP Rating: Are Petrol Cars Still Worth Buying in Ireland?
Green credentials have become closely linked with electric cars. A new Renault Clio has just given the petrol engine a useful reminder that there is still room to improve. Green NCAP tested the latest Renault Clio TCe 115, powered by a conventional 1.2-litre petrol...
Irish Car Market 2026: September Registrations Rise Across Cars, Vans and HGVs
September was a good month for the Irish motor market. New car registrations increased by 13.1% compared with September 2025, while registrations of light commercial vehicles and HGVs also moved higher. Used car imports continued to rise, and electric cars recorded...
Does Your Car Finance Panel Match Your Used Stock? A Guide For Irish Dealers And Brokers
Irish dealers are buying from a changing used car market. Used imports are up sharply. Older cars are behaving differently from younger stock. Vehicle prices continue to vary by age, fuel and body type. The cars arriving on forecourts in 2026 may look quite different...
Used Car Imports Rise 37% In Ireland: What It Means For Dealers In 2026
Used car imports into Ireland are climbing quickly. SIMI recorded 63,815 imported used cars between January and August 2026, up 37% from 46,661 during the same period last year. August alone brought 8,093 imported used cars into the market, a 36% annual increase. That...
Avoiding Common Car Finance Mistakes In Ireland
As a trusted car finance lender in Ireland, we know a thing or two about the mistakes people make with finance. Take a look at our guide, as well as advice, before you apply for your next finance deal. Here are the common mistakes people make with car finance.Focusing...
What Cars Sold The Most In Ireland – August 2025 to 2026
We’ve combed through SIMIs latest motor stats to bring you the latest on the car industry in Ireland. Find out the most popular makes and models, fuel types and car type.Quick Overview – Car Registrations Grow 5,900 more cars were registered in the period August 2025...





