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Transport infrastructure identified as a major risk factor for US investment in Ireland

Transport infrastructure identified as a major risk factor for US investment in Ireland

Given that so much of its economy relies on FDI, Ireland should take notice of the American Chamber’s warning

Thu Nov 27 2025 - 06:00
Best cars to buy in 2026: from family EVs to city runabouts

Best cars to buy in 2026: from family EVs to city runabouts

It’s time to put ourselves in the buyer’s seat, so here’s the first part of our suggested cars to buy in 2026

Wed Nov 26 2025 - 04:01
Will the latest global chip shortage scupper January car sales in Ireland?

Will the latest global chip shortage scupper January car sales in Ireland?

Nexperia microchips becoming a political football means your 261-registered car could be delayed

Wed Nov 19 2025 - 03:23
EV Q&A: Is it worth buying a battery to store electricity?

EV Q&A: Is it worth buying a battery to store electricity?

Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions

Tue Nov 18 2025 - 03:20
BYD Dolphin Surf: The Chinese EV that put the fear of God into Europe’s car makers

BYD Dolphin Surf: The Chinese EV that put the fear of God into Europe’s car makers

Once known as the Seagull, this is the little Chinese EV that put the fear of God into Europe’s car makers. What’s it actually like now that it’s here, though?

Wed Nov 12 2025 - 04:15
We may have longer night-rate tariffs, but Ireland’s EV charging costs remain stubbornly high

We may have longer night-rate tariffs, but Ireland’s EV charging costs remain stubbornly high

SSE Airtricity introduces new tariff giving electric car owners more off-peak charging hours

Wed Nov 12 2025 - 03:15
Renault’s new Twingo revives the 1990s look

Renault’s new Twingo revives the 1990s look

Rave reviews for this new electric Twingo, surely? But will it come to Ireland?

Thu Nov 06 2025 - 15:00
Dacia Hipster an early bet for EU’s new small affordable car scheme

Dacia Hipster an early bet for EU’s new small affordable car scheme

Hipster concept seats four or you can carry a washing machine in the back

Tue Nov 04 2025 - 06:00
Cadillac car brand returns to Ireland

Cadillac car brand returns to Ireland

Famed US luxury car maker back on the Irish market with an all-electric lineup

Mon Nov 03 2025 - 15:36
Public transport powers up: Ireland’s electric bus fleet doubles since last year

Public transport powers up: Ireland’s electric bus fleet doubles since last year

With full fleet electrification planned by the mid-2030s, Ireland’s shift to cleaner, quieter public transport is gathering real momentum

Thu Oct 30 2025 - 05:00
Accelerating EV uptake: electric cars overtake diesel in popularity

Accelerating EV uptake: electric cars overtake diesel in popularity

EV registrations surged 38% this year, but uneven infrastructure and high costs could still slow Ireland’s electric transition

Thu Oct 30 2025 - 05:00
Honda’s been making hybrids for 25 years – no wonder this diminutive Jazz is so good

Honda’s been making hybrids for 25 years – no wonder this diminutive Jazz is so good

Pricey it may be, but the smallest Honda is also one of the best all-rounders in the market

Wed Oct 29 2025 - 06:00
Leapmotor’s Irish dilemma – how do you launch a novel new brand?

Leapmotor’s Irish dilemma – how do you launch a novel new brand?

China’s million-car brand is officially on sale here, with big ambitions. But how do you convince customers to buy a car they’ve never heard of?

Wed Oct 29 2025 - 05:45
Is now the right time for me to buy an electric car?

Is now the right time for me to buy an electric car?

The pressure and momentum behind EVs has been building and building, but have we finally reached the tipping point?

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 06:55
Coming attractions: What new EV models are on their way to the Irish market?

Coming attractions: What new EV models are on their way to the Irish market?

A huge number of new EVs to suit all budgets and tastes will be available to drivers in Ireland very soon

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 06:48
Charging at home: The issues you will face when looking to set up a charger

Charging at home: The issues you will face when looking to set up a charger

With the cost of public charging high, it’s never been more important to have access to off-street charging

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 06:05
REX or REEV? Do you know a Type 2 from a CCS connector? EV jargon explained

REX or REEV? Do you know a Type 2 from a CCS connector? EV jargon explained

There’s a whole new language evolving around electric cars. Here’s your go-to glossary

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 06:03
Adventurous couple prove there’s no limit to electric range

Adventurous couple prove there’s no limit to electric range

Chris and Julie Ramsey have taken EV motoring to places you’d never expect

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 06:00
Business end of electric vehicles: All you need to know if you fancy an EV as a company car

Business end of electric vehicles: All you need to know if you fancy an EV as a company car

There’s huge potential to save money, as well as the environment, by switching car company fleets to electric cars. So why are some still reluctant?

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 05:50
Longevity anxiety: What happens to your EV’s battery after 100,000km?

Longevity anxiety: What happens to your EV’s battery after 100,000km?

The short answer seems to be… not much.

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 05:45
From ‘flawless’ to ‘a bouncy castle’: First-time EV owners’ thoughts on taking the plunge

From ‘flawless’ to ‘a bouncy castle’: First-time EV owners’ thoughts on taking the plunge

Drivers who have made the electric switch share their experiences

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 05:30
EV public charging: What you need to know about cost, speed and compatibility

EV public charging: What you need to know about cost, speed and compatibility

On-the-go charging is improving in Ireland but we’re still a long way from where we need to be

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 05:15
‘I think I’m done with anything with an exhaust’: What long-term EV owners love and loathe

‘I think I’m done with anything with an exhaust’: What long-term EV owners love and loathe

Owners talk about the practical and financial pros and cons of life with an electric vehicle

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 05:00
How can I get my EV running on solar energy?

How can I get my EV running on solar energy?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we answer your EV questions

Tue Oct 21 2025 - 06:00
Biofuels and hydrogen: Realistic alternative fuels or pie in the sky?

Biofuels and hydrogen: Realistic alternative fuels or pie in the sky?

Formula One’s move to synthetic fuel in 2026 highlights the promise – and the pitfalls – of alternatives to electrification

Fri Oct 17 2025 - 05:00
Affordable electric cars aren’t the future – they’re here now

Affordable electric cars aren’t the future – they’re here now

EVs are no longer luxury items – with prices starting at under €16,000, affordability is finally driving mass adoption in Ireland

Fri Oct 17 2025 - 05:00
Can the State meet its 2030 targets for reducing transport emissions?

Can the State meet its 2030 targets for reducing transport emissions?

Ireland pledged to halve transport emissions by 2030—but with sluggish EV uptake and policy gaps, we’re far off track and time is running out

Fri Oct 17 2025 - 05:00
Plug-in hybrids just as polluting as petrol cars, claims eco group

Plug-in hybrids just as polluting as petrol cars, claims eco group

Transport & Environment says PHEVs are no better for the environment, as car makers prepare for tougher emissions standards

Wed Oct 15 2025 - 23:01
Are autonomous cars a credible substitute for public transport?

Are autonomous cars a credible substitute for public transport?

Dermot Desmond seems to think robot cars will mean there’s no need for Metrolink. The reality is not so straightforward

Wed Oct 15 2025 - 05:00
VW’s California is a versatile home from home – and not just for surfer dudes

VW’s California is a versatile home from home – and not just for surfer dudes

Updated Cali is more car-like than before, but how does it do as an actual home?

Wed Oct 15 2025 - 04:26
Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic previews stunning electric future for S-Class

Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic previews stunning electric future for S-Class

Vision Iconic is an electric coupe with art deco styling and a steampunk interior

Tue Oct 14 2025 - 20:45
EV Q&A: Why are there no solutions for EV drivers without driveways?

EV Q&A: Why are there no solutions for EV drivers without driveways?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we answer your EV questions

Tue Oct 14 2025 - 10:26
Europe’s car makers want the EV regulations changed — but will that torpedo electric sales?

Europe’s car makers want the EV regulations changed — but will that torpedo electric sales?

Eco think-tank says car makers’ demands will halve EV sales, but the car makers say that they’re under and existential threat

Thu Oct 09 2025 - 13:54
Porsche’s travails are a warning to the wider car industry

Porsche’s travails are a warning to the wider car industry

Once a profit-laden golden child, Porsche is now struggling and if it can happen in Stuttgart it can happen anywhere

Wed Oct 08 2025 - 04:54
EV: Can I have two car chargers at home?

EV: Can I have two car chargers at home?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Tue Oct 07 2025 - 05:17
Self-charging: Using solar panels to provide your car’s charge

Self-charging: Using solar panels to provide your car’s charge

What are the costs and will it deliver a return?

Wed Oct 01 2025 - 06:20
EV Q&A: Should I have been told about prior damage to the car?

EV Q&A: Should I have been told about prior damage to the car?

Your EV questions answered: Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts

Tue Sept 30 2025 - 05:35
What’s driving up the cost of car insurance in Ireland?

What’s driving up the cost of car insurance in Ireland?

There are steps to take to reduce your premium even as new tech increases prices

Wed Sept 24 2025 - 06:15
EV Q&A: Why are charging prices not displayed up front?

EV Q&A: Why are charging prices not displayed up front?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Tue Sept 23 2025 - 11:00
Is Xpeng ready to take on the premium EV players?

Is Xpeng ready to take on the premium EV players?

Chinese carmaker’s updated G6 and new G9 stun with their tech, but taking on the Germans is a far greater challenge

Wed Sept 17 2025 - 06:17
EV Q&A: Is an electric car more likely to make me carsick?

EV Q&A: Is an electric car more likely to make me carsick?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Tue Sept 16 2025 - 06:00
Is the new T-Roc really Volkswagen’s last all-combustion model?

Is the new T-Roc really Volkswagen’s last all-combustion model?

Is this really Volkswagen’s last all-combustion engine model?

Wed Sept 10 2025 - 06:12
‘Full speed against a wall’: Munich motor show a mix of excitement and angst

‘Full speed against a wall’: Munich motor show a mix of excitement and angst

Lots of shiny new cars scattered about the city of Munich, but equally plenty of dire warnings of the future

Wed Sept 10 2025 - 05:37
German stars turn out for Munich motor show

German stars turn out for Munich motor show

The IAA show, which spreads itself all across the city of Munich, has suddenly exploded into life, with a host of new-model premieres

Tue Sept 09 2025 - 09:41
EV Q&A: Why should I pay for parking while charging my EV in Dublin?

EV Q&A: Why should I pay for parking while charging my EV in Dublin?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Tue Sept 09 2025 - 06:00
BMW unveils the Neue Klasse - the first of its next-generation electric vehicles

BMW unveils the Neue Klasse - the first of its next-generation electric vehicles

New iX3 is the first of BMW’s next-generation electric vehicles

Fri Sept 05 2025 - 10:15
Does Audi’s new TT Coupe concept suggest a return to sports cars?

Does Audi’s new TT Coupe concept suggest a return to sports cars?

Concept C previews a return to sports cars for Audi, this time with electric power 

Thu Sept 04 2025 - 09:15
Exploring Alpine’s past to divine its future

Exploring Alpine’s past to divine its future

The A110 sports car and the A290 electric hatch really couldn’t be much further apart in price, performance and practicality. But there’s something linking both and it’s good

Wed Sept 03 2025 - 07:15
Leap for joy? Or dive for cover? Leapmotor’s ultra-affordable models arrive in Ireland

Leap for joy? Or dive for cover? Leapmotor’s ultra-affordable models arrive in Ireland

The tiny T03 wants to take on the Dacia Spring, but the big C10 SUV has more premium targets in mind

Wed Sept 03 2025 - 06:54
EV Q&A: Should the ESB just focus on developing chargers in Ireland?

EV Q&A: Should the ESB just focus on developing chargers in Ireland?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Tue Sept 02 2025 - 06:31
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