Seen many '141' cars around?

Chances are you’ve seen a few, sales are up 50 per cent compared to last year.

By Cliodhna Russell Friday 7 Feb 2014, 2:28 PM

Feb 7th 2014, 2:28 PM 23,788 Views 95 Comments

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Image: Anna Gowthorpe via Press Association Images

Image: Anna Gowthorpe via Press Association Images

ALMOST SIXTEEN THOUSAND new cars were licensed in January of this year.

That’s a jump of almost 50 per cent compared to January 2012 when that number was 10,735.

New figures from the CSO show that 15,975 new private cars were licensed last month.

Almost 75 per cent of these cars were diesel, while just under 24 per cent were petrol.

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When it comes to new cars these brands are making the mark in Ireland:

Toyota is top of the list with 2, 354
Volkswagen is next in line at 1,719
Ford is third up with 1,575
While Hyundai comes in in forth place with 1,572

Good sign for 2014? Car sales zoom ahead by 33 per cent>

This chart shows how the 132 registration plate boosted the Irish car market>

Volkswagen most popular as new vehicle licenses jump 16 per cent>

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Seen many '141' cars around?

Chances are you’ve seen a few, sales are up 50 per cent compared to last year.

Good sign for 2014? Car sales zoom ahead by 33 per cent>

This chart shows how the 132 registration plate boosted the Irish car market>