Motoring

Growth of sales in new hybrid and electric cars continues in July

New figures show an increase in electric and plug in vehicles licensed grew 66 per cent

Data shows that Toyota was the most popular make of new car licensed in July 202

The number of new cars licensed in July this year rose by 20 per cent, or 3,028 cars from July last year, according to CSO statistics.

In total, 18,106 new cars were registered in July this year compared to 15,078 in July 2022.

The figures also show an increase in electric and plug in vehicles licensed grew 66 per cent from 10,105 in the first 7 months of 2022 to 16,766 in the same period ...