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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP team to visit Dakshina Kannada to assess recent communal incidents
Mangaluru: A BJP delegation will visit Dakshina Kannada on Monday to gather information on murders of Suhas Shetty, Abdul Rahiman, and a series of killings reported in the past. The aim is to understand the backgrounds and find reasons for these incidents. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As a responsible party, the BJP team, led by BJP state president BY Vijayendra, opposition leader R Ashoka, and others, is visiting the district to find solutions and restore peace in the region, said BJP MLC CT Ravi. He said on Saturday that govt should find the roots of all clashes. "There is a need for peace in the district, and Congress leaders have put forth the same demand. Meanwhile, police is also taking measures in this direction. As far as I know, illegal cow transportation, cow slaughter, love jihad, and religious conversion are the reasons for all communal hatred. Hence, govt should put an end to all these illegal activities to preserve harmony in the district," said Ravi. Individuals involved in cow slaughter violate constitutional principles, yet authorities maintain equal treatment towards both perpetrators and those who stand against such acts. Ravi urged the police and govt to destroy the organised ecosystem that promotes love jihad, due to which several families have suffered. While PM Narendra Modi has a vision to make India a developed nation by 2047, there are some organisations like SIMI, PFI, and Indian Mujahideen working with the agenda for Islamisation of the nation. The major sources of funding for all illegal activities are ganja, drugs, betting, illegal mining, and sand trade, Ravi said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ravi advocated for prohibiting religious texts that promote jihad and destruction of 'kafirs'. He emphasised that implementing restrictions on such religious literature would foster harmony. He also criticised the Congress for not visiting the house of Suhas Shetty. "The Congress govt is trying to frame Hindutva leaders in the Abdul Rahiman murder case," he alleged. On allegations that CM Siddaramaiah chose to dine at a hotel even after being informed of multiple deaths due to the stampede, Ravi said if it was true, even God will not forgive our CM. "If it is true, he has no right to continue as the chief minister," he added.
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Mayo records sharp increase in electric car registrations
Between January and May this year, 127 electric vehicles were registered in Mayo, up from the 88 registered on the same period in 2024. This gives the county just over a 1pc share of all the electric vehicles registered in Ireland between January and May this year. In Mayo, 1,358 new vehicles were registered between January and May of this year, a 6.18pc increase on the 1,279 registered last year. Petrol cars remain the most popular engine type, accounting for 27.60pc of the market, followed by hybrid (petrol electric) at 23.09pc, diesel at 17.42pc, electric at 15.63pc, and plug-in electric hybrid at 14.64pc. Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General, said that private consumers continue to account for the majority of EV sales. 'While we are now on schedule to reach the interim Climate Action Plan target of 175,000 electric cars (EV & PHEV) by the end of this year, as highlighted by the EPA recently, we need to do more to accelerate the growth in EV sales between now and the end of the decade. In this context, Government initiatives and supports will be vital' he said. Grants of up to €3,500 are available from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) for purchasing for privately purchased battery electric vehicles. Approved electric vehicles with a full price of more than €60,000 and less than €14,000 are not eligible for grants.
RTÉ News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- RTÉ News
New car registrations down 8.8% in May, but EVs up 5.3%
New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that while new car registrations overall slowed in May, the number of new electric car registrations increased. The SIMI figures show that new car registrations for May were down 8.8% to 5,832 from 6,398 the same month last year. However, registrations so far this year are up 2.4% to 79,301 from 77,461 the same time last year. SIMI said a total of 1,092 new electric cars were registered in May, a rise of 5.3% on the 1,037 EV registrations in May 2024. So far this year, 12,392 new electric cars have been registered, marking a 23.3% increase compared to the same time last year when 10,052 electric cars were registered. Meanwhile, imported used cars rose by 7.9% to 5,949 in May of this year compared to a figure of 5,513 in May of last year, SIMI said. Year to date imports are up 7.5% to 28,184 on 2024's 26,206, it added. Today's figures show that petrol cars remain the new car market leader at 27.6%, followed by hybrid (petrol electric) at 23.09%, diesel at 17.42%, electric at 15.63% and plug-in electric hybrid at 14.64%. They also reveal that the top selling new car in May was the Volkswagen Tiguan while the top selling new electric car was the Hyundai Inster. The five top selling new car brands so far this year are Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Skoda and Kia, while the top five selling new car models are the Hyundai Tucson, the Toyota RAV 4, the Toyota Yaris Cross, the Kia Sportage and the Skoda Octavia. Meanwhile the five top selling new electric vehicles brands are Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai, Tesla and BYD. The five top selling new EV Models are the Volkswagen ID.4, the Kia EV3, the Tesla Model 3, the Kia EV6 and the Hyundai Kona. The most popular colour for a new car was grey, followed by black and blue. Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General, said that the fifth month in a row, new electric vehicle sales have increased, with EV registrations 5% ahead of May last year, with over 12,300 new electric cars sold so far this year, representing a 23% increase on last year. He noted that private consumers continue to account for the majority of EV sales. "While we are now on schedule to reach the interim Climate Action Plan target of 175,000 electric cars (EV & PHEV) by the end of this year, as highlighted by the EPA recently, we need to do more to accelerate the growth in EV sales between now and the end of the decade," Mr Cooke said. He said Government initiatives and supports will be vital to achieve this. He also noted that the Commercial vehicle sector experienced a decline in May, with the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market down nearly 2% in May and 9% year to date. Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) registrations are down 22% in May and 10% year to date.
Irish Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Irish Times
Commercial vehicle sales tumble amid ‘uncertain' business environment
Sales of commercial vehicles, including light and heavy goods vehicles, continued to decline in May, reflecting the uncertain economic terrain businesses in Ireland are navigating, an industry body has said. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) said in its monthly report that more than 5,800 cars were registered for the first time in the Republic in May, almost 9 per cent fewer than in the same month last year. Over the year to date overall registrations are up 2.4 per cent at 79,300. The increase is largely driven by a rise in the number of imported second-hand car registrations, up 7.9 per cent in May to almost 6,000 and 7.5 per cent in the year so far to more than 28,100. READ MORE However, commercial vehicle sales have fallen sharply so far this year, SIMI said. In the light commercial vehicle segment, 1,944 light commercial vehicles were registered in the State in May, bringing to 17,795 the total for the January to May period, an 8.8 per cent decline from last year. Sales of heavy goods vehicles have also declined sharply, plunging almost 22 per cent in May alone and 10.3 per cent so far this year to just 1,521. Brian Cooke, director general of SIMI, said declining commercial vehicle sales are a 'concern' and a reflection of 'the uncertain business environment at present, with many companies deferring investment decisions'. Meanwhile, SIMI said 1,092 new electric vehicles (EVs) were registered in May, 5.3 per cent ahead of the same period last year, representing the fifth consecutive month of growth. Some 12,392 EVs have now been registered in the State for the first time in 2025, 23.3 per cent higher than the same period last year. Oliver Holt, UK and Ireland sales manager at fleet management group Geotab, said the latest increase in EV sales is positive but is largely overshadowed by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) recent admission that the Republic is way behind on its 2030 climate ambitions. The Government's target of having 945,000 EVs on Irish roads by 2030 'will be at least 300,000 vehicles short in a best-case scenario', he said. 'Half a million additional EVs will need to roll off Irish forecourts in order to reach the new projection of 640,000, but with 12,392 sold in Ireland this year to date we remain far off the pace,' Mr Holt said. 'There are some positive signs, with interventions like the Public Sector Climate Action Mandate, which requires relevant bodies to only procure zero-emission vehicles wherever possible, having an impact on public sector procurement decisions.' However, he said the Government must invest in incentives for EV adoption to avoid 'billions in EU fines' for missing its targets. Mr Cooke, meanwhile, said private consumers will account for the majority of EV sales and more needs to be done to accelerate adoption growth between now and the end of the decade.
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Irish Examiner
New car registrations fell 8.8% in May but EV sales rise again
New car registrations fell 8.8% last month compared to May 2024, the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) said, though EV sales continue an upward trend. There were 5,832 cars registered in May 2025, compared to 6,398 last year. Registrations year to date are up 2.4% (79,301) on the same period last year (77,461). The most popular selling car in May was the Volkswagen Tiguan. Sales of battery electric vehicles (EVs) were up 5.3% during May, with 1,092 new electric cars registered, compared to 1,037 registrations in May 2024. The most popular EV sold in May was the Hyandai Inster. So far this year, 12,392 new electric cars have been registered, representing a 23.3% increase on the year to date in 2024, when 10,052 electric cars were registered. Elon Musk's Tesla sales were down 60% compared to May 2024, with 91 units sold over the month compared to 237 in May 2024, with sales of the brand's Model Y down over 50%, though sales of its Model 3 are up 43%. Mr Musk's political links to Donald Trump have seen Tesla sales across Europe fall significantly in recent months, though Irish sales had remained robust. Tesla has sold 993 units to date in Ireland this year compared to 1,085 in 2024. Last week, Mr Musk announced he was stepping away from the US Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), which has slashed budgets at several US government agencies. Tesla is the fourth highest EV seller by brand this year, behind Volkswagen, Kia, and Hyandai, and just ahead of Chinese EV maker BYD. The Tesla Model 3 is the third highest selling EV, behind the Volkswagen ID.4 and the Kia EV3. May was the fifth consecutive month that EV sales have increased on 2024, said SIMI director general Brian Cooke, with over 12,300 new electric cars sold so far this year, representing a 23% increase on last year. "While we are now on schedule to reach the interim Climate Action Plan target of 175,000 electric cars by the end of this year, as highlighted by the EPA recently, we need to do more to accelerate the growth in EV sales between now and the end of the decade,' said Mr Cooke. User car imports were up 7.9% (5,949) in May 2025, compared to May 2024 (5,513). Year to date imports are up 7.5% (28,184) on 2024 (26,206). In the new car market share by engine type for 2025, petrol cars remain the new car market leader at 27.6%, followed by hybrid (petrol electric) at 23.09%, diesel at 17.42%, electric at 15.63%, and plug-in electric hybrid at 14.64%.
