Ten Game-Changing Trends in Ireland’s New Car Sales for 2025

Ireland’s new-car market in 2025 tells a story of shifting power, collapsing traditions, and a reshaping of what buyers value. Here are ten trends of 2025 writes Geraldine Herbert 1. Chinese Brands Are No Longer Niche  The days of treating Chinese carmakers as curious outsiders are over. BYD exploded by 79.88% to 2,628 units, vaulting past Suzuki, Opel, and SEAT to become Ireland’s 14th-largest brand. The Seal U SUV virtually unknown...