445,711 Total Licensed Motor Vehicles In Malta By December 2024

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In the fourth quarter of 2024, the stock of licensed motor vehicles increased by 2,518 compared to the previous quarter. By the end of December, the total number of licensed motor vehicles stood at 445,711. Passenger cars accounted for 74.1%, while 14.3% were commercial and agricultural vehicles. Motorcycles, E-bikes, PA-bikes, E-kick scooters, quadricycles, and ATVs made up 10.9%, with buses and minibuses comprising less than 1%. On average, the stock increased by 27 vehicles per day.

During this quarter 5,650 new vehicles were fully licensed and on the roads. Passenger cars dominated with 3,580 (63.4%), followed by motorcycles and similar vehicles at 1,082 (19.2%). Newly licensed “new” vehicles accounted for 57.9% (3,271), while “used” vehicles made up 42.1% (2,379). An average of 61 new motor vehicles were licensed daily.

A total of 7,038 vehicles were taken off the road, with 39.3% garaged, 29.9% resold, and 29.4% scrapped. Meanwhile, 4,339 vehicles had restrictions lifted, primarily for being garaged (53.2%) or resold (46.0%).

By December 2024, petrol-powered vehicles totaled 259,339 (58.2%), while diesel vehicles reached 156,230 (35.1%). Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles represented 4.0% (17,759). Compared to the previous quarter, electric vehicles increased by 13.5%, while mild hybrid petrol and diesel vehicles rose by 4.7% and 3.7%, respectively.

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52 Year Old Motorist Grievously Injured After H’Attard Accident

52 Year Old Motorist Grievously Injured After H'Attard Accident
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A 52 year old man resident of Haz-Zebbug was taken to Mater Dei Hospital at around 0900hrs after an accident in Vjal l-Istadium Nazzjonali in Ta’ Qali, H’Attard.

Preliminary investigations showed that the man was driving a Kymco motorcycle, lost control and fell.

He was given preliminary medical aid and was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

Investigations are still ongoing.

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Caritas Founder Dun Victor Grech Dies Aged 95

Caritas Founder Dun Victor Grech Dies Aged 95
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Mons Victor Grech (1929-2025), founder of Caritas, has passed away at the age of 95.

Grech was loved by many and honoured for leading the fight against drug struggles as well as counselling people in need locally.

Dun Victor touched hearts nationwide through radio programmes and charity work, with the latter being his work for 50 years.

Bishop Charles Scicluna wrote: “The Church in Malta mourns the death of Mons Victor Grech, a priest and benefactor of our nation who selflessly dedicated himself to Caritas Malta and forged its mission and its vision for decades. May he rest in peace!”

Caritas Malta wrote, “Thank you Dun Victor for all the love you sewed in our hearts for those who are suffering and vulnerable.”

Grech was ordained a priest in 1956 and involved in Caritas since its inception in Malta in 1977 and stepped down after 37 years in 2014. However, he remained involved and continued to contribute to counselling.

Throughout his career, he traveled to various countries to study different approaches to addressing drug issues and supporting vulnerable individuals.

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Local Trainer Performs 2 Plyo Pushups On 5 Steppers

Local Trainer Performs 2 Plyo Pushups On 5 Steppers
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Local personal trainer Steve Galea showed off his intense training regiment on social media, performing two plyo pushups onto 5 steppers.

Jumping into the push-up position, Steve performed the two exercises whilst a few metres off the ground.

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2 x Plyo pushups – 5 steppers 💪 Time to get back to that plyos .. #plyometrics #plyopush #plyopushups #bodyweight #bodyweightexercises #calisthenics #upperbodystrength #explosivetraining

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With some support from his fellow sports enthusiasts, Steve shares his fitness lifestyle on social media – everything from calisthenics, kickboxing and all around fitness.

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