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New Figures Show Increase In Car Sales In Wicklow

Over 4,100 more electric vehicles were registered last month than during August 2020.

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry says there's been a 'significant uplift' in the sale of electric cars this year.

Overall, new car registrations saw a 25% increase in August based on last year's figures.

There's been an increase in the number of new vehicles purchased in 2021 compared to 2020, but it's still down 12.9 % on figures in 2019.

In Wicklow, over 2,100 cars have been sold so far this year, which represents a 15% increase year on year.

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