News - SIMI
Just Over 2,000 New Cars Registrations in Shannonside Region Last Year
The figures were revealed in the latest report published by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.
Jan 8, 2026 13:08
32% increase in electric vehicles bought locally so far this year
According to the latest report by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, a total of 207 such vehicles were purchased in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon between January and August.
Sep 4, 2025 11:11
Over 200 electric vehicles registered in Shannonside region this year
SIMI Director General Brian Cooke says the Government needs to continue to build on the latest stats.
Sep 2, 2025 07:38
New local car registrations see decrease since this time last year
A new report from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows there has been a slight decline in registrations in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford.
Jun 7, 2025 14:15
Decrease in car registrations in the Shannonside region so far this year
According to a new report from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford are three of six counties which have experienced a decline in registrations this year.
May 8, 2025 11:26
No increase in sales of EVs locally so far this year- SIMI
Tipperary has seen the highest increase, with electric registrations up 116% year-on-year.
Apr 25, 2025 08:32
Car sales continue to drop across Shannonside region, according to SIMI
Longford has seen the biggest drop in car sales in January and February compared to the same period last year.
Mar 4, 2025 17:04
Sale of new electric vehicles in Shannonside Region drops dramatically
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry says petrol remained the most popular engine type in 2024 both locally and nationally.
Jan 2, 2025 17:31
Decrease in Shannonside electric vehicle registrations this year
The figures have been released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.
May 3, 2024 09:37
Electric car sales in Shannonside region up significantly on last year
Sales of new electric cars in Longford jumped by almost 80%.
Aug 2, 2023 09:21
New car sales on the rise across the Shannonside region
A total of 1,376 cars have been sold so far this year in Longford, Leitrim, and Roscommon.
Jul 4, 2023 13:25
Over 1000 electric cars registered locally this March
Longford had 264 new registrations, a small decrease from 288 in the previous year.
Apr 4, 2023 07:10
Start of 2023 sees major increase in local electric vehicle sales
Roscommon saw an almost doubling in numbers of new EVs purchased.
Feb 3, 2023 08:43
Almost 2000 new cars registered in Shannonside region last year
Electric car registrations also increased significantly in each of the three counties.
Jan 3, 2023 17:20Shannonside Newsletter
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