SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry)

SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) SIMI is the official voice of the Motor Industry in Ireland. We represent over 1200 member companies operating within the motor industry.

The SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) is the official voice of the motor industry in Ireland. We are a member's organisation which consists of Dealers, Repairers, Vehicle Distributors, Wholesalers, Retailers, Vehicle Testers and many more important operators within the industry in Ireland. Our role is to represent the views of the motor industry by campaigning to the Government, state bodies, the media and the motoring public.

Celebrating Women@SIMI 2026! ✨Last week we hosted our 11th Women@SIMI event, in partnership with Bank of Ireland, bringi...
07/09/2026

Celebrating Women@SIMI 2026! ✨

Last week we hosted our 11th Women@SIMI event, in partnership with Bank of Ireland, bringing together 200 professional women from across Ireland’s motor industry at the InterContinental Dublin.

It was an inspiring day focused on leadership, confidence, resilience, networking, entrepreneurship and embracing change.

🎤 Joanne Somers, Managing Director of Johnson's Ireland, shared powerful insights on self-belief, personal brand and knowing your value, encouraging women to back themselves, take chances and recognise their own strengths.

💡 Áine Denn, Tech Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Blazer, highlighted the importance of building strong networks, investing in yourself and embracing AI to improve productivity and stay competitive while recognising that human connection remains at the heart of innovation.

SIMI President Liam Denning and Karen Kennedy of Bank of Ireland Finance also highlighted the importance of diversity, inclusion and developing the next generation of talent as the motor industry continues to evolve.

👏 A huge thank you to everyone who made this year's Women@SIMI such a success!

Huge congratulations to everyone getting their Leaving Cert results today! Whatever the numbers say, you should be incre...
21/08/2026

Huge congratulations to everyone getting their Leaving Cert results today!

Whatever the numbers say, you should be incredibly proud of how far you’ve come.

Your results are just one part of your journey, there are so many exciting opportunities ahead. 🌟

Take a moment to celebrate and remember: this is just the beginning! 🎓

Celebrating our 2026 SIMI Skillnet Automotive Retail Management graduates! 🎓What a fantastic achievement for our latest ...
21/08/2026

Celebrating our 2026 SIMI Skillnet Automotive Retail Management graduates! 🎓

What a fantastic achievement for our latest group of graduates, who celebrated the completion of their Automotive Retail Management programme at the Killashee Hotel.

It was wonderful to see everyone recognised for their dedication, hard work and commitment to developing their careers within the motor industry.

A huge congratulations to each and every graduate!! 👏

And of course, thank you to our fantastic trainers for sharing their expertise and supporting our graduates throughout their journey. 🙌

There are 2 spot available for our 2026/2027 Programme, Interested... 🤔

📧: [email protected]

Know someone getting their Leaving Cert results this Friday? 🎓As the next chapter begins, remember: college isn’t the on...
19/08/2026

Know someone getting their Leaving Cert results this Friday? 🎓

As the next chapter begins, remember: college isn’t the only route to a rewarding career.

If they’re passionate about cars, technology and hands-on work, an automotive apprenticeship could be the perfect pathway to a future-focused career. 🚗🔧

Find out why an automotive apprenticeship could be the right next step, where it can lead, and how to get started.

https://www.simi.ie/en/careers-overview/motor-industry-apprentices

Celebrating Our Apprentice of the Year Nominees! We’re so proud to celebrate 33 Apprentices who have been nominated for ...
14/08/2026

Celebrating Our Apprentice of the Year Nominees!

We’re so proud to celebrate 33 Apprentices who have been nominated for Apprentice of the Year! 👏

This year’s nominees include:

🔧 17 Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
🚗 12 Motor Mechanics
🛠️ 4 Vehicle Body Repairs

These nominations recognise the hard work & dedication apprentices show throughout their training.

They also shine a light on the incredible support provided by our members and employers, who play such an important role in mentoring, developing & recognising the next generation of talent.

A huge congratulations to all 33 nominees & we wish everyone the very best of luck at the Apprentice of the Year Awards 🏆

✨ Discover your future in automotive! ✨We’re excited to be exhibiting at 2026 and can’t wait to meet the next generatio...
06/08/2026

✨ Discover your future in automotive! ✨

We’re excited to be exhibiting at 2026 and can’t wait to meet the next generation of automotive professionals.

💠Are you a student thinking about your future career?
💠Are you a teacher helping students explore their options?
💠Are you a parent looking for exciting opportunities?

Come and chat with our team to learn more about automotive apprenticeships, training pathways, and the skills you need to start a rewarding career in the automotive industry.

📍 Find us at stand 43

Come say hello, ask your questions, and discover where an automotive apprenticeship could take you! 🔧🚘

📊 Today, we published our official new vehicle registration data for July. 🚗The data shows a positive 262 sales period, ...
04/08/2026

📊 Today, we published our official new vehicle registration data for July.

🚗The data shows a positive 262 sales period, with new car registrations for July up 9% (29,046) compared to July 2025 (26,738). Registrations year to date are up 5.2% (114,228) on the same period last year (108,487). There was significant growth in battery-technology cars (BEV, PHEV, HEV).

🚗🔌Record-breaking levels of new battery electric cars were registered 9,682 units, a 98% increase from the 4,898 registrations in July 2025. So far this year, 29,840 new electric cars have been registered, representing a 61% increase compared to the same period in 2025, when 18,527 electric cars were registered.

🚚🚛 In the commercial sector, Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) experienced a 6% decline in July registrations, while Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) experienced a 14.2% increase in registrations for July.

ℹ️ For Full stats info, visit👉 https://stats.simi.ie/

Mark your calendars! 📍Something exciting is coming...Women@SIMI is back on 4th September 2026 at the InterContinental Ho...
17/07/2026

Mark your calendars! 📍

Something exciting is coming...

Women@SIMI is back on 4th September 2026 at the InterContinental Hotel, Dublin!

Expect an inspiring day filled with insightful conversations, meaningful connections, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate the amazing women driving our industry forward.

Watch this space 👀

Full details coming soon!

04/07/2026

From a garage in Galway to the world stage. 🇮🇪🌍

Meet Kalem Redmond, Ireland's WorldSkills Shanghai competitor in Automobile Technology.

At just 21 years old, Kalem's journey started in a garage at 16. Nominated by his lecturer, he's now preparing to represent Ireland against the world's best.

Hard work. Dedication. Irish pride. 💚🤍🧡

FutureSkills ProudToRepresent Galway Apprenticeship SkillsForSuccess 🇮🇪

Drogheda Motor Show takes place, Saturday 13 June, Dominic Street Car Park & Father Connolly Way, ⏰ 10am–4pm. Free to at...
12/06/2026

Drogheda Motor Show takes place, Saturday 13 June, Dominic Street Car Park & Father Connolly Way, ⏰ 10am–4pm.
Free to attend. Check out https://brandnewdrive.ie/ for more information.

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5 Upper Pembroke Street
Dublin
D02EN22

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:15pm
Thursday 9am - 5:15pm
Friday 9am - 5:15pm

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