Vehicle registrations increase 11.5% in first 7 months, used cars maintain a steady lead

The total number of vehicle registrations increased by 11.5% in the period January–July 2026, reaching 34,787, compared with 31,200 in the same period of 2025. At the same time, the Statistical Service’s ‘Motor Vehicle Registrations’ report shows a slight decrease of 3.8 per cent in new vehicle registrations and a 24.1 per cent increase in used vehicle registrations.