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Can I remove the battery of my hybrid EV car for a long trip?

Can I remove the battery of my hybrid EV car for a long trip?

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

Tue Oct 01 2024 - 05:25
Why a car parts shortage is driving up insurance premiums

Why a car parts shortage is driving up insurance premiums

Europe is suffering a drought of spare parts for cars, and it’s making life expensive

Wed Sept 25 2024 - 06:30
Honda’s ZR-V is just a bit disappointing for a car with a €54,000 price tag

Honda’s ZR-V is just a bit disappointing for a car with a €54,000 price tag

The effort put in by Honda’s engineers definitely doesn’t shine through

Wed Sept 25 2024 - 06:00
Do synthetic fuels make more sense than EVs?

Do synthetic fuels make more sense than EVs?

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

Tue Sept 24 2024 - 05:30
Ireland’s EV charging network in need of a jolt of energy

Ireland’s EV charging network in need of a jolt of energy

Even with sagging electric car sales, the network of charging points needs a serious upgrade. How long will we have to wait?

Thu Sept 19 2024 - 05:00
Transport emissions: Is Ireland’s 2030 target already off the rails?

Transport emissions: Is Ireland’s 2030 target already off the rails?

Claims that Ireland will miss its 50 per cent transport emissions reductions target by almost half raise the question: what can we do now?

Thu Sept 19 2024 - 05:00
Test drive: the Peugeot E-3008 electric SUV-coupe is a long-range surprise

Test drive: the Peugeot E-3008 electric SUV-coupe is a long-range surprise

Dramatic styling inside and out for the new Peugeot, but the real story here is the tech underneath

Wed Sept 18 2024 - 07:00
How far can you go in an electric car? Almost 917km as it happens

How far can you go in an electric car? Almost 917km as it happens

Bridgestone and Webfleet team set new EV distance record - and it wasn’t even in some kind of space-age vehicle

Wed Sept 18 2024 - 06:00
When the battery runs out on a plug-in hybrid, do you have to manually switch to the engine?

When the battery runs out on a plug-in hybrid, do you have to manually switch to the engine?

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

Tue Sept 17 2024 - 05:30
James May reckons the car is at ‘most interesting part of its history since it was invented’ as trio sign off on The Grand Tour

James May reckons the car is at ‘most interesting part of its history since it was invented’ as trio sign off on The Grand Tour

The three presenters turn off their engines after one last epic trip

Fri Sept 13 2024 - 17:00
Robot racing car wants to speed up autonomous tech

Robot racing car wants to speed up autonomous tech

Rapid run at Goodwood shows artificial intelligence can improve self-driving technology

Thu Sept 12 2024 - 05:45
Why do we not seem to be able to provide the EV charging network the State needs?

Why do we not seem to be able to provide the EV charging network the State needs?

Ireland’s sclerotic planning system acts as a major brake, but things could be about to improve

Wed Sept 11 2024 - 10:14
How to reverse the slump in EV sales

How to reverse the slump in EV sales

Sales of electric cars in Ireland have fallen by 26 per cent this year. How can that be turned around?

Tue Sept 10 2024 - 10:00
Are EVs more expensive to insure than other cars?

Are EVs more expensive to insure than other cars?

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

Tue Sept 10 2024 - 06:00
Volvo refreshes hybrid XC90 to sell alongside new electric flagship

Volvo refreshes hybrid XC90 to sell alongside new electric flagship

Updated XC retains plug-in system with up to 70km of electric range

Wed Sept 04 2024 - 16:19
Will the battery pack get damaged if the bottom my EV hits off a speed bump or a rock?

Will the battery pack get damaged if the bottom my EV hits off a speed bump or a rock?

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

Tue Sept 03 2024 - 06:00
First look: BYD’s new electric hatch is a shorter Seal, the latest dramatic expansion of the sub-brand

First look: BYD’s new electric hatch is a shorter Seal, the latest dramatic expansion of the sub-brand

Seal 06 GT is the full production version of the Ocean M concept vehicle

Mon Sept 02 2024 - 06:00
How long will my car last?

How long will my car last?

If you’re very lucky, 400,000km seems to be the answer, and if longevity is of utmost importance to you, look to Japan

Wed Aug 28 2024 - 07:00
Skoda’s new Superb truly lives up to its badge

Skoda’s new Superb truly lives up to its badge

New Superb Combi estate makes a mockery of our SUV obsession

Wed Aug 28 2024 - 06:00
Do all EVs come with autonomous driving capabilities?

Do all EVs come with autonomous driving capabilities?

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

Tue Aug 27 2024 - 10:00
Our Test Drive: Renault Scenic E-Tech

Our Test Drive: Renault Scenic E-Tech

The all-electric Renault Scenic will compete with the Peugeot E-3008 and on balance the Peugeot offers more at a lesser price. Video: Neil Briscoe

Thu Aug 22 2024 - 08:34
Our Test Drive: Mazda 3

Our Test Drive: Mazda 3

People often ask Neil Briscoe what car he would buy with his own money, one new family car later and he is able to answer that question: a Mazda 3.

Wed Aug 21 2024 - 08:42
The updated Suzuki Swift is cute, economical and fun to drive. Consider me a Swiftie

The updated Suzuki Swift is cute, economical and fun to drive. Consider me a Swiftie

The previous version had a depressingly cheap black plastic interior, but this new Swift excels when it comes to cabin design

Wed Aug 21 2024 - 06:00
Can EVs only be serviced at expensive dealerships rather than local independent mechanics?

Can EVs only be serviced at expensive dealerships rather than local independent mechanics?

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

Tue Aug 20 2024 - 11:09
Our Test Drive: MG3 Hybrid+

Our Test Drive: MG3 Hybrid+

The MG3 is finally coming to Ireland, in hybrid form only, and given its pricing, it could emerge as a competitor to the Toyota Yaris and Renault Clio.

Fri Aug 16 2024 - 12:59
Our Test Drive: Peugeot E-3008

Our Test Drive: Peugeot E-3008

The old Peugeot 3008 came across as a dull, if practical, Quashqai-esque crossover, but the new version comes with a look that will turn heads.

Thu Aug 15 2024 - 14:18
What’s really happening with electric car sales?

What’s really happening with electric car sales?

The headlines are full of EV doom and gloom, but that’s not the full story

Wed Aug 14 2024 - 09:00
MG’s impressive small hybrid undercuts Toyota and Renault on price

MG’s impressive small hybrid undercuts Toyota and Renault on price

Is this new hatchback as good as its competition, though?

Wed Aug 14 2024 - 08:00
Will charging an EV at my house double my electricity bill?

Will charging an EV at my house double my electricity bill?

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

Tue Aug 13 2024 - 11:14
Amazon creates a ‘mega-brain’ of F1 stats

Amazon creates a ‘mega-brain’ of F1 stats

Amazon Web Services is a sponsor of Formula One but it’s also leveraging its tech to delve deeper into the sport

Thu Aug 08 2024 - 06:00
Our Test Drive: Skoda Kodiaq

Our Test Drive: Skoda Kodiaq

The Skoda Kodiaq exudes comfort and quality, but the selection plus represents a more realistic price point than more expensive Kodiaq models.

Wed Aug 07 2024 - 14:23
Our Test Drive: Suzuki Swift

Our Test Drive: Suzuki Swift

The latest iteration of the Suzuki Swift is a rare thing in today's car market: reliable, practical, fun to drive and most importantly, affordable.

Wed Aug 07 2024 - 12:15
Maserati is safe – for now – but will other Stellantis brands be shut down?

Maserati is safe – for now – but will other Stellantis brands be shut down?

Chief executive’s dire warning is partially retracted, but Stellantis faces difficulties in balancing the needs of 15 different car makers

Wed Aug 07 2024 - 06:00
Are EVs too heavy for multistorey car parks?

Are EVs too heavy for multistorey car parks?

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

Wed Aug 07 2024 - 05:00
Our Test Drive: Audi Q6 e-tron

Our Test Drive: Audi Q6 e-tron

The Audi Q6 e-tron will likely wipe out sales of Audi's own Q8 e-tron, but there may be better all-electric Audis coming down the road. Video: Neil Briscoe

Tue Aug 06 2024 - 13:31
Our Test Drive: Peugeout E-308

Our Test Drive: Peugeout E-308

The Peugeot E-308 offers plenty of interior perks, wrapped up in an a funky exterior, at an attractive price. Video: Neil Briscoe

Tue Aug 06 2024 - 10:39
New Volkswagen Golf review: Updated and spruced up, and all the better for it

New Volkswagen Golf review: Updated and spruced up, and all the better for it

Changes to the Golf are minimal, but they’re enough to make it a better car, and to show us the error of our ways

Thu Aug 01 2024 - 06:00
Audi’s new A6 e-tron boasts a 756km range

Audi’s new A6 e-tron boasts a 756km range

After long delays, the electric A6 will be available to order in Ireland from September

Wed Jul 31 2024 - 14:46
New EV motor design could stretch range and improve performance

New EV motor design could stretch range and improve performance

DeepDrive’s new in-wheel motors are impressing even BMW

Wed Jul 31 2024 - 06:00
Do electric cars wear through tyres much more frequently?

Do electric cars wear through tyres much more frequently?

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

Tue Jul 30 2024 - 08:00
What should I do if my electric car breaks down?

What should I do if my electric car breaks down?

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

Fri Jul 26 2024 - 08:15
Irish company combines EV charger and heat pump into one unit to power our homes and cars

Irish company combines EV charger and heat pump into one unit to power our homes and cars

EVHACS has raised €2.7 million for its double-whammy combination of technologies

Thu Jul 25 2024 - 06:00
Our Test Drive: Dacia Spring

Our Test Drive: Dacia Spring

The Dacia Spring - which comes in a small and minimalist, yet perfectly adequate package - could be about to change the Irish electrical vehicle market.

Wed Jul 24 2024 - 13:48
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen Golf

Our Test Drive: Volkswagen Golf

The car that kickstarted a hatchback revolution, the Volkswagen Golf, is 50-years-old and still at the top of its game. Video: Neil Briscoe

Wed Jul 24 2024 - 11:22
Renault Rafale review: can this chopped-top SUV truly take flight?

Renault Rafale review: can this chopped-top SUV truly take flight?

SUVs which have had a roof-chop are not normally our cup of tea, but this one, which includes a nod to an aviation connection, might be different

Mon Jul 22 2024 - 06:15
Our Test Drive: Volkswagen Tiguan

Our Test Drive: Volkswagen Tiguan

The new Volkswagen Tiguan is bigger, taller and chunkier than its two predecessors, but offers no major improvement on what has come before. Video: Neil Briscoe

Wed Jul 17 2024 - 15:46
Our Test Drive: Opel Astra Electric

Our Test Drive: Opel Astra Electric

A new all-electric powertrain in the Opel Astra has created a vibrant option for motorists, available at an attractive price. Video: Neil Briscoe

Wed Jul 17 2024 - 09:05
Is there any evidence of safety problems arising from EVs’ acceleration or lower noise levels?

Is there any evidence of safety problems arising from EVs’ acceleration or lower noise levels?

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

Tue Jul 16 2024 - 07:00
Dacia Spring gives you only what you need

Dacia Spring gives you only what you need

Compact EV is likely to be Ireland’s cheapest when it goes on sale

Mon Jul 15 2024 - 05:00
Digital labs provide the glue for adhesive maker Henkel’s R&D efforts

Digital labs provide the glue for adhesive maker Henkel’s R&D efforts

Group’s global network allows Tallaght-based research centre to play a key role in ever-evolving development of superglue

Thu Jul 11 2024 - 05:00
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