Read MoreAs well as finding that 28pc of people are planning to buy a car in the next 12 to 18 months, the survey discovered 14pc intended to buy brand new while 13pc planned on purchasing a second-hand vehicle. The nationally representative survey of 1,000 people focused on car-brand and powertrain preferences as well as on buying intentions. One-in-four (25pc) will opt for petrol, according to the survey, with a substantial 33pc still looking favourably towards diesel for their next car. Nonetheless it will give some hope to the motor industry that such a proportion of people are intent on purchasing over the next while. Industry sources have varying stories to tell about the fate of next month's new registration plate (202) in terms of sales.

Source: Irish Independent June 17, 2020 01:36 UTC