New car sales in Offaly rose 5% in 2025New car sales in Offaly rose by 5.1% during 2025, ahead of the national trend. New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today showed that nationally, total new car registrations for 2025 reached 124,954, representing a 3% increase when compared to 2024 (121,316). In Offaly, the total car sales of all types was 1,374, up from 1,307 in 2024, a 5.13% increase. In Offaly, there was a whopping 64% rise in electric car sales, from 117 to 192. Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General, commented: “The new car market in 2025 finished in line with projections, as new car registrations reached 124,954 units, an increase of 3% on 2024.

Source: Irish Independent January 02, 2026 17:18 UTC