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EV Q&A: Why doesn’t Ireland use roadside furniture for charging electric vehicles?

EV Q&A: Why doesn’t Ireland use roadside furniture for charging electric vehicles?

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

Tue Jun 03 2025 - 10:17
Regal Rolls-Royces roll up to help preserve Ireland’s Georgian legacy

Regal Rolls-Royces roll up to help preserve Ireland’s Georgian legacy

A coming together of minds sees Rolls-Royce 20-Ghost Club and Irish Georgian Society mark 45 years of working together

Sun Jun 01 2025 - 06:00
The VW Buzz is a superhero, here to save us from villainous SUVs

The VW Buzz is a superhero, here to save us from villainous SUVs

Most seven-seat cars fudge the third row and turn it into a kids-only zone. Not this one

Wed May 28 2025 - 07:00
Leapmotor joins the Chinese ranks in Ireland in September

Leapmotor joins the Chinese ranks in Ireland in September

More Chinese electric cars coming, this time with Gowan Auto as the importer

Tue May 27 2025 - 15:21
EV Q&A: Should I buy an out-of-warranty, used electric car?

EV Q&A: Should I buy an out-of-warranty, used electric car?

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

Tue May 27 2025 - 05:00
You’d be genuinely mad to buy an SUV unless you need it - just look at latest climate and safety figures

You’d be genuinely mad to buy an SUV unless you need it - just look at latest climate and safety figures

The new Kodiaq is efficient, but the Superb estate is a much better option

Fri May 23 2025 - 05:51
Beware the car hire honey trap: We had the most intensive inspection of a returned rental I’ve ever seen

Beware the car hire honey trap: We had the most intensive inspection of a returned rental I’ve ever seen

Our hire car experience went from sunny to cloudy in minutes

Wed May 21 2025 - 06:00
EV Q&A: Why do electric cars still have old-fashioned 12-volt batteries?

EV Q&A: Why do electric cars still have old-fashioned 12-volt batteries?

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

Tue May 20 2025 - 10:48
Is the State about to miss another EV target?

Is the State about to miss another EV target?

Mobility Partnership Ireland says ‘more ambition’ is needed to hit electric car charging targets

Tue May 13 2025 - 05:31
EV Q&A: Why does our car not work with some chargers?

EV Q&A: Why does our car not work with some chargers?

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

Tue May 13 2025 - 05:00
Changing your playlist can make you a safer driver, claims Allianz research

Changing your playlist can make you a safer driver, claims Allianz research

Insurer’s research shows that music with a slower beat keeps you calm behind the wheel

Mon May 12 2025 - 09:56
Renault 4’s electric reboot charms you like few other cars

Renault 4’s electric reboot charms you like few other cars

Retro styling cloaks an up-to-date EV package that’s just about practical enough

Fri May 09 2025 - 09:48
Updated BMW M2: adorable, fun and ludicrously powerful

Updated BMW M2: adorable, fun and ludicrously powerful

Yes, it’s overpriced, but this muscular, wound-up little coupe has more power than a 1970s F1 car

Thu May 08 2025 - 06:00
Has Jeff Bezos-backed Slate just revolutionised the electric car?

Has Jeff Bezos-backed Slate just revolutionised the electric car?

Ultra-simple, ultra-customisable, and ultra-cheap – the EV pick-up intends to upend the car industry

Wed May 07 2025 - 06:45
Electric vehicle Q&A: Which EV charging point apps do I need?

Electric vehicle Q&A: Which EV charging point apps do I need?

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

Tue May 06 2025 - 05:00
Polestar opens a proper Irish dealership – is this the end of the agency model?

Polestar opens a proper Irish dealership – is this the end of the agency model?

Polestar turns, in part, to a more conventional way of selling cars. Others seem to be following suit

Wed Apr 30 2025 - 06:15
Electric vehicle Q&A: What if I can’t charge at home?

Electric vehicle Q&A: What if I can’t charge at home?

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

Tue Apr 29 2025 - 05:00
EU ban would mean direction of travel towards heavier cars

EU ban would mean direction of travel towards heavier cars

If the EU’s putative ban is introduced, it wouldn’t come into force until 2029

Thu Apr 24 2025 - 06:00
Ireland won’t reach its EV target of one million by 2030 – here’s why

Ireland won’t reach its EV target of one million by 2030 – here’s why

The Irish Government’s brave target of hitting seven figures with electric cars may already have passed us by

Thu Apr 24 2025 - 05:00
Greasing the wheels: is eco-fuel supply ready to make a dent in our emissions?

Greasing the wheels: is eco-fuel supply ready to make a dent in our emissions?

Replacements for petrol and diesel already exist but diversification of inputs will be crucial as airlines compete with motorists for supplies

Thu Apr 24 2025 - 05:00
Dacia’s boss wants to move upmarket, but without a big shift in prices

Dacia’s boss wants to move upmarket, but without a big shift in prices

The Bigster SUV breaks new commercial ground for Dacia, but Denis Le Vot wants to ensure that the brand sticks to its affordable roots

Wed Apr 23 2025 - 07:00
Skoda’s sporty Octavia RS is still the Farmer’s Ferrari, but has it lost its edge?

Skoda’s sporty Octavia RS is still the Farmer’s Ferrari, but has it lost its edge?

Big boot? Check. Turbo engine? Check. Thrilling to drive? Errr…

Wed Apr 23 2025 - 06:00
How long can I expect my EV's battery to last? And what happens when it dies?

How long can I expect my EV's battery to last? And what happens when it dies?

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

Tue Apr 22 2025 - 05:00
Is Northern Ireland’s new car market overly reliant on disability grants?

Is Northern Ireland’s new car market overly reliant on disability grants?

Half of all cars sold in the North last year were part of Motability scheme

Wed Apr 16 2025 - 07:00
What do I need to do to take my EV across France this summer? From charging station maps to payments

What do I need to do to take my EV across France this summer? From charging station maps to payments

Electric vehicles: Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions

Tue Apr 15 2025 - 05:00
Will Verne autonomous taxis put carmaker Mate Rimac leagues ahead of the competition?

Will Verne autonomous taxis put carmaker Mate Rimac leagues ahead of the competition?

The brains behind Rimac and Bugatti is looking at a 2026 date to launch his rival to Elon Musk’s Cybercab

Thu Apr 10 2025 - 05:00
Peugeot 5008 Hybrid: Impressively spacious seven-seater with an ineffably French feel

Peugeot 5008 Hybrid: Impressively spacious seven-seater with an ineffably French feel

Masses of room in the new 5008, and it’s stylish too – just don’t expect it to be quick

Wed Apr 09 2025 - 07:59
Will there be more Government initiatives for EVs?

Will there be more Government initiatives for EVs?

Electric vehicles: Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions

Tue Apr 08 2025 - 05:00
BYD shows off megawatt EV charger – 400km for five minutes’ charging

BYD shows off megawatt EV charger – 400km for five minutes’ charging

The rapid-charging figure is a potential game-changer as Chinese car maker BYD begins to set up its own charging network

Mon Apr 07 2025 - 05:00
Avalanche of new car brands will soon dominate the Irish market

Avalanche of new car brands will soon dominate the Irish market

A whole phalanx of new names in the car market are poised to fight for Irish car buyers’ attention. But which ones are worth looking at?

Wed Apr 02 2025 - 05:00
Irish Tesla owners on Musk’s EV company: ‘I’m either stuck with it, or I have to take a big financial hit’

Irish Tesla owners on Musk’s EV company: ‘I’m either stuck with it, or I have to take a big financial hit’

What do Irish Tesla owners think about Elon Musk and his EV company? Here, they have their say

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 14:53
Dacia Bigster may have a cheesy name but it could be the brand’s grand fromage

Dacia Bigster may have a cheesy name but it could be the brand’s grand fromage

Dacia has enlarged its range with the new Bigster that sets a new standard for brand

Thu Mar 27 2025 - 11:00
Nissan reveals three new electric car models: Crossover Leaf, all-electric Micra and Juke

Nissan reveals three new electric car models: Crossover Leaf, all-electric Micra and Juke

Nissan might be on its financial uppers, but the company has reveled three crucial new electric models

Wed Mar 26 2025 - 15:07
How bad might things get for Tesla?

How bad might things get for Tesla?

Irish sales of the controversial electric car brand are holding up and will probably increase overall this year

Wed Mar 26 2025 - 06:18
Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster pickup review: Flawed but still a guilty pleasure

Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster pickup review: Flawed but still a guilty pleasure

The big, rugged pickup truck is compromised in many ways – and expensive

Wed Mar 26 2025 - 06:11
Ferrari sold five cars in Ireland last year, Alfa Romeo sold 43. How do these brands survive?

Ferrari sold five cars in Ireland last year, Alfa Romeo sold 43. How do these brands survive?

Several brands in the State sold fewer than 100 new cars last year. What does the future hold for them?

Tue Mar 25 2025 - 05:28
Dublin company behind glow-in-the-dark road markings that could be a lifesaver

Dublin company behind glow-in-the-dark road markings that could be a lifesaver

Trials in Sligo show positive results but the experience elsewhere has been mixed, despite potential for lower emissions and less environmental disruption

Thu Mar 20 2025 - 05:00
Can software updates make my EV better?

Can software updates make my EV better?

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

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 05:48
Cupra Formentor review: Finally it makes sense

Cupra Formentor review: Finally it makes sense

Updated Formentor isn’t as handsome as before, but it’s good fun

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 05:30
New all-electric Mercedes CLA to boast 790km range

New all-electric Mercedes CLA to boast 790km range

Four-door saloon will also come with hybrid power to placate doubters of electric vehicles

Sun Mar 16 2025 - 00:00
Your EV questions answered: Do all electric cars only have rear-wheel drive? What about driving in snow?

Your EV questions answered: Do all electric cars only have rear-wheel drive? What about driving in snow?

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

Tue Mar 11 2025 - 05:48
Audi’s rather lovely new electric A6 has serious range and lightning-fast charging

Audi’s rather lovely new electric A6 has serious range and lightning-fast charging

This e-tron will find itself playing second sales fiddle to the one with diesel and hybrid engines, which seems insane

Sun Mar 09 2025 - 11:43
Audi’s new Q5 SUV: So much sharper than before but at a hefty price

Audi’s new Q5 SUV: So much sharper than before but at a hefty price

Latest Q5 mixes diesel and petrol hybrid power, and drives as smartly as it looks

Thu Mar 06 2025 - 23:01
VW’s new small car concept injects much-needed styling into its EV lineup

VW’s new small car concept injects much-needed styling into its EV lineup

This concept car is a thinly-disguised version of the €20,000 ID.1, due in 2027

Wed Mar 05 2025 - 18:00
Mini Aceman EV review: this is one car you’ll definitely want to take on the open road, but mind the range

Mini Aceman EV review: this is one car you’ll definitely want to take on the open road, but mind the range

Aceman proves that tactile motoring fun can mix with battery power, but there’s just not enough range to enjoy yourself

Wed Mar 05 2025 - 07:06
EV Q&A: Should I buy a new EV on finance or go for a second-hand car?

EV Q&A: Should I buy a new EV on finance or go for a second-hand car?

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

Tue Mar 04 2025 - 10:22
Holiday without the guilt? Kerry hotel plans to offset customers' travel carbon footprint

Holiday without the guilt? Kerry hotel plans to offset customers' travel carbon footprint

Ballygarry Hotel in Kerry reckons it can wipe out your holiday emissions and it could be a template for a model future of tourism

Thu Feb 27 2025 - 05:00
Dangerous car database needed to protect second-hand buyers, State’s consumer body says

Dangerous car database needed to protect second-hand buyers, State’s consumer body says

Consumer watchdog says Ireland is lagging behind countries such as Australia and the UK in providing centralised databases of used car histories accessible to car buyers

Wed Feb 26 2025 - 00:01
What’s the best EV for a 400km round trip without stopping and charging?

What’s the best EV for a 400km round trip without stopping and charging?

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

Tue Feb 25 2025 - 10:00
Happy torque: BMW’s electric M3 is a fan car in more senses than one

Happy torque: BMW’s electric M3 is a fan car in more senses than one

Latest disguised ‘Neue Klasse’ saloon is a pretty blatant hint at the next-gen electric M3

Mon Feb 24 2025 - 05:59
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