New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that there was a 73% increase in the number of new private cars registered in April, compared to the same month last year.

There were 9,599 new cars were officially registered in April 2010, compared to 5,558 in April 2009.

The bulk of the new cars, some 65%, were diesel, while 30% were petrol, with less than 1% petrol and electric hybrid.

Volkswagen was the most popular make during April, with 1,222 cars registered, followed by Renault, Toyota and Ford.

The number of new goods vehicles registered in April was also up compared to the same month last year – although only by 8%.

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